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What is something I can do with my sublimation misprints?
Mistakes and misprints are part of every decorating technology. Depending on what product it is, sometimes you could put a…
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Why should a small business develop a system for all employees to understand?
Often times, a business owner is busy and understands what needs to be accomplished but lacks the time or talent…
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How should I prepare my glass for sandcarving?
Glass should be cleaned thoroughly with a commercial glass cleaner. Ammonia-based cleaners are not recommended, as they may not effectively…
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What makes sublimation ideal for memorial products?
Memorial items can give comfort to loved ones during the passing of someone close, whether a person or pet. Memorial…
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What are the stages of filtration for laser applications?
Filters remove the contaminants from the airstream so that clean exhaust air can be recirculated back into the workplace without…
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Why should I offer glassware?
Your customers are most likely buying glassware from somebody. Make sure they are buying it from you. Once you have…
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What type of viewing window is safest for laser engravers?
While plastic viewing windows meet the minimum requirements for laser safety, they are not as safe as laminated glass. If…
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Does photoresist film for sandcarving need to be dried after washout?
Since the material is wet after the washout, it has to be dried (unless you are using dry-processed film). You…
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What is the best way to learn how to use CorelDRAW?
I think anyone can learn CorelDRAW, it just takes time. Start by learning how to set up your workspace and save…
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How often should a shop update its customer records?
What’s great about using a management software program is that it’s much faster and easier to update information. You can make…
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How long is the training period when implementing new shop software?
It depends on your staff and how significant the switch is. Change is hard. When Sandlot Sports went from handwritten…
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Word to the Wise: Communication and Shop Workflow
To ensure communication flows seamlessly between departments in a shop, business management software is a huge help. People are creatures…
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What key details does a shop need before adding a job to the production calendar?
There are a few details printers need before a job can be scheduled and moved into production. No. 1 on…
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What common issues do sandcarvers face?
Common issues are not blasting deep enough, blasting too deep, blasting unevenly, digging ‘ruts’ when deep carving, loosing masking, carving…
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What are watermarks and what are they used for?
A watermark is a logo or text inserted on a photo for the means of identification as well as a…
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How can I determine what niche my business will fill?
We have found the people who flourish most in this business are those who are creative, sales-oriented, and outside-the-box thinkers.…
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