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Develop Alliances with Other Local Businesses with Different Custom Services
Over the years, we developed a network of other shops that we refer jobs to if they are outside our…
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Sublimation Tip: Anchor the transfer
Always anchor the transfer. Heat tape and Pro Spray make it easy to align and secure the printed transfer to…
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Word to the Wise: Adding Value through Novelty and Purpose
The possibilities for addressing why customers care are many. The examples below are a couple of ways to drive customer…
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How can screen printers achieve consistent results?
All printers that want to get consistent results with screen printing know that achieving this is a result of limiting…
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The Digital Eye: Painting with Pixels
Wet Paint Applying color to a surface is one of the oldest and most common forms of self-expression. From the…
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How to Add Direct-to-Garment Printing to Your Signage Shop
For sign and digital graphics and screen printing shops, it makes perfect sense to branch out into direct-to-garment printing. Ryan…
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How can I ensure my heat press is producing consistent results?
Due to variations in substrates and heat presses, the recommended heat press settings may vary for your environment. On this…
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What secondary tools should every sublimator invest in?
Consider buying a small convection oven for sublimating to large steins, pet bowls, and other products that cannot be done with…
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How do you use heat-resistant foam to avoid transfer lines?
There are several steps that can be used to eliminate those transfer lines. Try using a special heat-resistant foam to…
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The Long View: Safety First
Over the years, I’ve spoken with countless shop owners and production managers from a range of sign shops, grand-format print…
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What tools are recommended for holding odd-shaped items while laser engraving?
My favorite product for holding many odd-shaped items, keeping things in place, and preventing movement is modeling clay. It is extremely…
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What products should I pitch to organizations in need of fundraising items?
There are many great product ideas for selling to an organization for fundraising: Pillowcases Christmas ornaments Dog tags or pet…
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Material Matters: Engraving Tech-Gadgets
Materials for consumer-tech products are relatively limited. Most gadgets are created from engravable plastic, bare aluminum, anodized aluminum, or stainless…
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What can embroiderers do to keep their machines running for years?
Part of running your embroidery business means maintaining your equipment. Although you might want to vet a trusted tech for…
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What You Need to Achieve Photo-Realistic Screen Prints
I often travel to see customers, many that are quite successful and large. When conducting ink testing or trials at…
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Try This: Personalized Wooden Signs
Creating personalized signs is as fun as it is easy with sign vinyl. Apply sign vinyl to wooden panels and…
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