How can I grow my knowledge on lasering an image onto a plaque?

There are a number of helpful videos, forums, and tutorials on the internet which show and/or talk through the steps…

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How should a retailer plan for inventory of goods and supplies?

How much inventory do you need to have on hand to appropriately service the number of customers you have and…

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What should sandcarvers keep in mind when working with large substrates?

Oversized (4′ X 8′) carpeted worktables are important. A well-thought-out work environment is key when working with oversize projects. Larger substrates…

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Can beverage insulators be sublimated?

Available for assorted sizes of cans, bottles, and other drinkware, beverage insulators can be decorated with full-color monograms, logos, or…

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What does it mean for a shop to set meaningful goals?

Every journey needs a destination, and every business needs direction to grow and change. Moreover, to be intrinsically motivated rather…

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Why should an awards retailer add heat-transfer services to its arsenal?

High competition and customer demands are just two reasons why it’s a great idea for an awards retailer to add…

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What are the different types of fumes that laser engraving machines generate?

The types of fumes that can be generated by a laser engraver are even more varied than the materials they…

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What are some popular decorating trends among corporate clients?

We see a lot of corporate clients that want 3-D subsurface awards and gifts. It’s an imprint process that not…

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How can shops incorporate wood items into their other orders?

Wood can be many natural colors or stained to change its appearance to enhance different mediums of trophies (i.e. metal,…

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What are the most popular hard substrates to sublimate currently?

What’s popular in one region or market doesn’t necessarily carry over to other ones. For example, some sublimators will tell…

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Does the type of computer I have determine the type of design software I should use?

There is far less difference today between Macs and PCs than there used to be, and the same holds true…

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How does adding tint affect the value of a color?

Tint is the addition of white to a pure color. When adding white to most hues, it will often not…

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What is the best way to modify the color of a logo?

Modifying color is quicker and more precise when working with vector graphics. Changing a raster image (JPEG or PNG) to…

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How can commands be customized in CorelDRAW so they are immediately available?

There are various commands in CorelDRAW that I like to have immediately available, most notably several of the Arrange commands.…

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Can copper be marked with a laser?

Copper is a metal that’s problematic. The reason they use copper in wiring is because it conducts heat and electricity…

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What should sublimators be aware of when heat-pressing plates?

Plates usually refers to either sublimatable metal flat sheets or ceramic dishes. In regard to the ceramic dinner plates, decorative…

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