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Looking for Trouble: Tell Me the Truth
Some things just feel better when they have that analog swing. Vinyl records, old style film photography, and of course…
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What benefits do stock transfers offer an apparel decoration business?
In a recent episode of STAHLS’ TV, educator Jenna Sackett tells decorators how they can do more with stock transfers.…
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The Growing Pains of Running a Business
Starting your own business is a little bit like being a baby; you must learn to navigate your space, discover…
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Taking on Embroidery Orders Larger Than Your Shop
It seems like small shop owners ask me how to handle large orders, instinctively knowing they need a push to…
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How do you connect the rotary attachment onto the laser engraving machine?
First, move the laser machine table to its lowest position. On some models – for example, our Speedy 360 and Speedy 400 –…
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Transparency is often claimed as a company core value, but what does it actually mean?
Transparency means that everyone has defined roles and needs to be accountable for them, as well as be expected to…
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Are there any fabric or image restrictions when working with sublimation?
To me, there are only two drawbacks to sublimation: the lack of white ink in the process and the fact…
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What shop tools do printers need to achieve clean screen prints on nylon?
Aside from the usual tools of the trade, there are a few specialty items you need to print lasting, crisp…
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How do the different nylon weaves affect a screen print?
Just like other types of fabrics, nylon comes in different weaves, which have different uses and provide different challenges when…
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Sandcarving and Paint-Filling Tile: A quick word of advice
When you etch a tile in the first place, you put a resist material down onto the tile. This material…
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How to Clean Laser Exhaust Parts
Make sure the laser is unplugged before removing any cover. A good Shop Vac is useful in this process. Besides…
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Discharge Cautions: Steps for Safe Printing
Ah, the smell of discharge in the morning! One of my personal favorite shop aromas. What is that smell anyway?…
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The Benefits of American-Made Embroidery Supplies
While apparel is one of the most common goods decorators seek out in the Made-in-USA category, Chris Meyers, Hab+Dash by…
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Do I need to tell my customers to wash their discharge-printed garments before wearing?
Educating your customers on the products they are ordering can go a long way to help your clients understand what…
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An order calls for screen printing and heat printing on each shirt. What’s the proper order and procedure for getting this job done without damage to either decoration?
Generally, most printers agree it’s best to apply screen-printed decoration and then heat press any additional elements needed. Heat-pressed vinyl…
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Utilize Shop Downtime to Conduct Voice-of-the-Customer Surveys
Summertime is a great time to conduct a “Voice of the Customer” survey. This is a valuable practice for when…
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