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How do I tame the fuzz around the edges of my 3D embroidery?
Careful application of a heat source is your best bet for the smaller fibers of foam that remain after you’ve…
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Job Costing for Embroidery Profit: Flexibility is Key
Whether it’s understanding the difference between variable and fixed costs, utilizing keystone pricing, or taking your shot at some of…
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Shop Talk: Laser Logo Techniques
For this job, a local assisted living facility asked us to do several projects for them, mostly outdoor and indoor…
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What considerations should be made when sandcarving marble plaques?
For something different than brass on walnut wall plaques, awards retailers can offer sandcarved marble plaques. Though it is pretty…
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Which online resources offer collage templates for custom photo gifts?
You can find collage-layered PSD templates online – many can be used in Photoshop Elements as well as Photoshop CS4…
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What does ink quality have to do with printer protection?
Sublimation inks must be manufactured with a given printer in mind. Not every inkjet printer can process sublimation ink. For…
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Why should I add hot foil stamping to my awards shop?
Not only is foil stamping technology unique because it gives a finished product an elusive glistening or sparkle not achievable with any…
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Training Programs for Shop Skills
Start from a point of open conversation when it comes to training programs. While there is a lot of commonality…
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Booth Backdrops for New Retailers in the Event Scene
If you’re a new business and looking to attend event-driven sales opportunities like craft fairs or fundraisers, there are several…
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How to Design Corporate Photo ID Badges: Part three – branding
Many companies overlook the branding opportunity in name tags and photo ID badges. Be sure to design your badges with the client’s brand…
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Determine the Emulsion Side of Dry Process Film
When you remove the first process film sheet from the box, make sure you pay attention to which side was…
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What are the most common sublimation printer and paper sizes?
Below is a list of the common printer and paper sizes. When choosing a printer and paper, you’ll need to…
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What are some successful methods to staying organized in a small retail environment?
Another system we use for organization is QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks hooks up to all our financial data, PayPal, and eCommerce store,…
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What are the most common mistakes start-up decorators make when selling online?
Here are the top five mistakes I’ve noticed start-up decorators are making over and over again when they start to…
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What is the difference between sandcarving with aluminum oxide versus silicon carbide?
Though silicon carbide is more expensive than aluminum oxide, it cuts twice as fast, lasts much longer, does not get…
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Do I need to have my offerings available somewhere online?
If potential customers can’t find your business online and on social media, you may as well not exist. They’ll find other…
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