Education
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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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What are the biggest challenges for sublimating patches?
When sublimating patches, there are a few issues to keep in mind: Preventing a faded area along the sides when…
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What can affect how long an engraving job takes?
The height of your text and graphics or volume impacts how long a job will take to laser. This can…
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What challenges will decorators face when mixing embroidery with HTV??
Mixing embroidery with heat transfer vinyl (HTV) can seem challenging at first but can add value to both the finished…
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What’s the reason decorators should consider adopting decoration-specific management software early on?
Though initial order volumes may not seem to warrant a complex system, the hidden benefit of this early adoption of…
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The Digital Eye: A Perspective on Perspective
The prints, paintings, photographs, drawings and even the images that you see on your computer screen are flat, yet many…
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What’s the argument for using heat transfers over other decoration methods on athletic apparel?
The advantage of using heat transfers above other methods of apparel decoration can be observed in the diverse range of…
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Going Digital: 3 Things to Know for E-Commerce Success
With U.S. online sales projected to reach nearly $600 billion in 2024 and e-commerce penetration on the rise, decorators and…
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What are two major pros and cons of financing and leasing?
The pros that come with financing include the ability to preserve your cash-on-hand with a fixed monthly payment while knowing…
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