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What is a solvent vinyl transfer?
This is a tried and true decorating method that most decorators probably haven’t heard of unless they are also involved…
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5 Cardinal Rules for Conducting Team Meetings
In team-based organizations, it is not unusual for employees to spend as much as 70% of their time in meetings.…
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How can embroiderers utilize water-soluble stabilizer?
In a recent video from Ricoma, Laura Gomez breaks down water-soluble stabilizers and how to use them. Water-soluble stabilizer is…
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Why should I add UV-LED printing to my awards shop?
Color, color, and color. Your customers want full-color – give it to them. The future of your awards company depends…
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Which heat press should I buy for sublimation?
I always recommend USA-made presses to ensure many years of service with excellent support. Swing-away style presses are my personal…
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How can a retailer process large-volume sandcarving orders?
When the large order comes in, you have help, such as a custom mask service to produce your photomask stencils.…
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What makes chemical etching a desirable decoration method?
Chemical etching creates a permanent and deep impression in the metal. This increased depth over other engraving methods allows for…
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What should be a printer’s first consideration when an inquiry for a job comes through the shop?
When a printer is presented with an inquiry for a job, the first consideration should be the fabric composition on…
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9 Pointers to Successfully Run a Home-Based Business
My advice is to run the business as if your clientele can’t tell if you are a brick-and-mortar store or…
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What settings on my fiber laser are best to engrave a stainless-steel tumbler?
There is definitely a balance to power and speed; if you run too slow or with too much power, you…
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What are the most popular items to laser engrave this year?
Laser engraving has changed dramatically this year. Marble and granite used to be popular, but they aren’t anymore. Our most…
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What substrates should I stay away from when engraving with a CO2 laser?
Substrates to stay away from processing on a CO2 laser include fiberglass reinforced plastic (RFP) and carbon fiber. Plastics that…
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What are some ways businesses can stand out from the crowd?
Give these four simple methods a try: Take a different approach. When you know you are going up against others…
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What are some things my engraving shop can do for the military?
Dealing with or selling your services to the military can be a complex labyrinth of paperwork, contacts, and red tape.…
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How can I accommodate a lower budget project for glass awards?
Just because a customer is in the market for a “lower end product” does not mean that they will get…
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What should I know before I buy a UV printer?
It might help to start the business with some background on the experience of printing, press, material, color proof, etc.…
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