Q&A
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What equipment is needed to add routing jobs to an awards shop?
A vacuum pump attached to the table can be extremely helpful to hold material in place, but this can be…
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Why should a retailer update their offerings with new glass and crystal products?
Like any industry, old products sometimes become boring or stale. The offering of new products renews interest for customers, especially…
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What are the proper settings and procedures to follow when sandcarving glass?
Grit size and type are important when sandcarving glass. For best all-around results, silicon carbide grit in a 180 mesh…
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What’s the step-by-step process for heat printing dimensional logos to caps?
Innovation in new patch products for headwear include embroidered patches, 3D embroidered patches, leather patches, sublimated twill, silicone molded transfers,…
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How can one determine the correct temperature of their heat press?
It is suggested to use a thermocouple to check the temperature of your heat press. You can purchase a basic…
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What can a laser user do to adjust for rounded objects and glassware?
When marking or engraving insulated tumblers and glassware, if there is a taper, the graphics in the drawing need to…
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What can a business do to attract the right customers?
Start with your core values. Whether we have thought of it or not, we create our offering and services based…
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What is the best way to apply aerosol spray to metal?
An aerosol spray can is the go-to application method for most products. An aerosol can is easy and ready to…
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What makes sandcarving a great method for personalization?
Sandcarving is an efficient, clean way to create ultimate customized designs, including fine detail with an array of substrates. Unique…
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What is the difficulty level of designing a new font?
Consistency and unity are what distinguishes a particular font. The subtlest changes in proportion, stroke thickness, and finish can alter…
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What should decorators be aware of when turning their hobby into a business?
A hobby is something you do at your leisure. When you make it a business, you must show up for…
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How can a laser user ensure they are following the laws of fume extraction?
When using a vent-to-outdoor system, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must be satisfied that the contaminated air being emitted to…
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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 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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