Education
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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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What’s the difference between an extraction unit for a laser and one for a printer?
Laser fumes consist of ultrafine particles and VOCs that generate when the material is burned by the laser. In contrast,…
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What should be considered when sandcarving stone?
I like to use a heavier mask for stone. This allows for higher blasting pressures and faster engraving times. When…
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How to Figure Out the Best Laser Settings for Different Substrates
When preparing to engrave on a new product or material for the first time, the operator should dedicate the first…
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Where to Find the CorelDRAW shortcut keys
Those who purchased the box version of CorelDRAW likely received a Quick Reference Card to the many shortcuts available, but…
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How can heat-transfer decorators ensure proper positioning before pressing?
Just like the old carpentry adage, make sure your print is positioned correctly before you press. While you may get…
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What should a business keep in mind to retain its customers?
Customer retention is what we all strive for in our businesses, and it’s important to continuously gain knowledge from your…
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What should sandcarving decorators keep in mind when looking for new market opportunities?
Products depend on the markets, and market opportunities for sandcarving are as vast as they are diverse. What makes you…
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What is the easiest method for someone to get into chemical etching?
Using a laser to create the mask is one of the simplest and easiest ways to get into chemical etching.…
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