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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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Why do screen printing inks crack?
Curing ink is like cooking a steak. If you want a rare steak, you have a hot pan and quickly…
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How can I improve my sales with an account?
Before calling on an account, learn as much about the business as possible. Visit the company website and social media…
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What can I do to maintain the life of my UV-LED printer?
We recommend using sponge swabs with cleaner to clean the print head and print head area every day. Also, make…
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What should I keep in mind when adding color to clear or jade glass after sandcarving?
If you want to add color to award and recognition pieces made from clear or jade glass, make sure you…
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Do I need to invert graphics to laser engrave on glass and acrylic?
While white text and other design elements are perfectly acceptable, I can say without exception that any grayscale or photographic…
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