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Create a Bokeh Light Effect
Use a bokeh light effect (large circles, as exemplified above) on an image with a dark background. If the background…
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Play Nice: How to Communicate About Competitors
Business is sometimes cut-throat and always competitive. When the pressure is on, one can be seduced into trying to create…
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The Danger of Relying Solely on Color Profiles
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, ‘Why are my reds not red?’ Often, the culprit is…
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Use Center Engraving
One way to quickly set up custom jobs on an item like a phone, an award, or anything else that…
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How to Design Corporate Photo ID Badges: Part six – security
Many companies choose to implement a photo ID badge system to increase their security. Make sure you communicate with your…
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How can I successfully stitch lettering on knit caps?
When stitching unsupported, separate letters on knit caps, always use cutaway stabilizer, and don’t cut between letters. When the hat…
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Knitwear Meets Embroidery: The Challenges
Many people puzzle over how to embroider cleanly on knitwear fabric, but each variety of knit materials presents unique challenges…
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Father’s Day Promotion Ideas
Father’s Day offers a unique opportunity for shops and businesses to participate in promotions. Everyone loves a good deal or getting…
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How can a distressed look be created using direct-to-garment printing?
There are several ways to create a distressed or worn look when using direct-to-garment (D2) printing, but for more of…
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What does a typical direct-to-garment printer maintenance routine look like?
Maintenance is the key to consistency when using direct-to-garment (D2) printers. Maintenance will vary slightly between printers on the market,…
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What needs to be kept top of mind when shopping for a direct-to-garment printer?
With various direct-to-garment (D2) printers available on the market, no one system fits the needs of everyone so understanding your…
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The Joy of Technical Sign Murals
Here are four extremely challenging projects that were each conceived by a graphic designer that expected the final product to…
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Growing Pains: Building Your Impressions with Lessons Learned-Part Four
Learning never ends. Growing pains don’t either. The latter breeds the former. I’ve had my share of both over the…
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What common materials found in an engraving shop can be recycled?
We upcycle the wood from our incoming shipment crates to help make new shipping containers for our oversized orders. We…
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What electrical measures do I need to take before installing a new laser?
Lasers either have 240-Volt or 110-Volt power requirements, which is largely dependent upon the laser wattage. The higher the laser…
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What is the difference between cast, reverse channel, and precision-cut lettering?
These lettering methods can be used interchangeably, but it depends on the overall visual effect you want to achieve. Casting…
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