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What results will I get when engraving plastic with a brushed finish?
A brushed finish on a plastic can make a practical solution for replacing a metal plate. Gold, bronze, and silver…
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What software options are available to help a business stay organized?
Start by asking yourself, what are some things that I need to do as a business owner that can be…
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What is “abrasive blasting”?
Abrasive blasting is the method of choice for etching glass in most situations. The equipment is not expensive, and the…
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What is the difference between a vinyl cutter and plotter?
A plotter is widely used in engineering projects, and now it is also used in the apparel industry. It uses…
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How are patches made?
Patches are made in various ways: Through sewing on whole polyester swatches, from which you then cut the excess away…
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For shops expanding, what’s the next best equipment purchase?
For those who must have a new toy to add to their machines and presses, one of my top choices…
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Responding to “How Much Do You Charge?”
Are you in need of some good jumping-off points when customers come in asking for a quote? Here are some…
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What considerations should I make when purchasing a quality heat press?
A high-quality heat press will inevitably cost more than cheaper, less durable counterparts. A heat press needs to withstand constant…
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Why is optical crystal a popular substrate for sandcarving?
Optical crystal has a higher perceived value for awards because it looks so much more expensive than it actually is.…
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Which demographic tends to buy the most sublimated products?
From my experience, women are spending the most money on sublimation. Whether you customize phone cases, watchbands, drinkware, coasters, or…
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Is there a way to change a palette on CorelDRAW to pantone colors?
As far as I know, there is no direct way to change an entire CMYK or RGB palette to a…
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What materials are suitable for marking with a fiber laser?
Fiber lasers rated 100 watts or less are used primarily for marking/engraving metal materials. The shorter wavelength of fiber lasers…
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What are some simple ways to build relationships with customers online?
Use social media to show off your work. Social media is a powerful platform for influencing, as well as a…
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What are currently some popular items to decorate using heat-applied transfers?
Hats are always popular, from caps to beanies and bucket hats. Bags are another popular choice – canvas beach bags,…
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When sublimating onto slate, how can I keep the transfer from rippling?
Heat conductive silicone padding over the transfer paper will “push” the heat into uneven surfaces and result in uniform heating…
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How does a direct-to-fabric dye-sublimation printer differ from a transfer dye-sublimation printer?
There are pros and cons to both types of printers. Direct-to-fabric printers do not need the use of transfer paper…
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