Education
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Why is it important to have a quality heat press for heat transfer?
It’s an effortless alley-oop to produce a great final product with commercial inkjet, laser, vinyl, and sublimation transfers when you…
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How to Check Heat Transfers and Fabric for Compatibility
There is a vast array of garment/apparel fabrics and styles available in the market, many with resistant surface coatings and…
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How does the sandcarving process vary with glass versus wood?
Sandcarving glass gives you the ability to blast a surface, moderate, or deep etch. The etch on glass provides contrast.…
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What are some different ways to select objects in CorelDRAW?
There are at least three ways to select an object or multiple objects in CorelDRAW. Click directly on the object,…
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Why is it important for a business to keep financial and legal records up to date?
Record keeping can be a pain to keep up with and traditionally becomes one of the most procrastinated areas of…
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How can printers become more efficient with DTG printing?
Specific areas that you can learn to become more efficient are art, pretreating, printing, and packaging. Increasing efficiency goes straight to…
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What kind of pressure do printers want to use when curing DTG-printed shirts?
When curing shirts, you want less pressing pressure for the moisture to be released. If you trap the moisture, then…
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How can a decorator achieve the best results with apparel sublimation?
There are a lot of great benefits of working with sublimation and 100% polyester garments. Things like moisture wicking, durability,…
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How can a decorator ensure vibrant colors with sublimation?
Make sure you use inks and paper that are specifically for sublimation. It sounds silly, but I encounter numerous problems…
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Ways to Break Through Creative Roadblocks
Our daily grind in this industry and life can be very taxing on our productivity, especially our creative flow. The…
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How can a decorator determine the right photoresist film to use for a sandcarving project?
Photoresist film comes in multiple thicknesses, and which thickness you choose depends on multiple factors: Substrate: The type of material you…
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What should a user never do when UV-LED printing?
To answer simply, the following three tips are important guidelines to follow: Never allow an inexperienced operator to operate the…
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Tips for Hard-to-Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl
Even someone experienced with HTV (heat transfer vinyl) can be challenged by the full range of materials on the market.…
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How are the different women’s sizes broken down?
Women come in all shapes and sizes, and you want to find the best fit for your customer. Let’s dive…
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What should be taken into account when adding a laser to your shop?
When bringing a new laser into your shop, you will need to ensure that there is adequate space around the…
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What glass drinkware options can decorators offer?
Pint glasses are a top-selling beverage glass. These are used for beer, sodas, iced tea, water, and many other drinks.…
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