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Using Shape Tools in the Pathfinder Panel for Vinyl Cutting
When creating artwork for vinyl cutting, you need to use vector artwork which is made up of shapes created from…
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Many small business owners seek resources to help them succeed but often overlook the importance of mindset tools and stepping…
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Gear Up Early for the Holiday Season
Happy Holidays! What? It’s only July. Yes, it is. And yet, I’m here to suggest that if you want to…
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Womenswear: Bold, Creative, Modern & Retro
Womenswear is a constantly evolving field, with brands always seeking to stay ahead of the curve and keep things fresh.…
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Hot Off the (Heat) Press
Before we get started, and for purposes of this article, I’ll refer to a heat press as it is defined…
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Do you remember when, back in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign with a guy in black glasses who uttered…
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Heat Transfer Review
Heat transfer is a term I have struggled with for years. When I started in this business almost 30 years…
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Financing Large Production Equipment
Whether you consider yourself a beginner with “bad” credit or already run a well-established graphics business, you will likely reach…
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The Mother of All Markets
Dance moms. Soccer moms. Football, baseball, and softball moms. Cheer moms. Pick almost any sport or activity a child can…
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Intelligent Art Tools
If you’re a Photoshop user, you are no doubt aware of the infinite potential to transform images. From enhancing contrast…
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White Toner Transfer Printing: The ‘Other’ DTF
Advancements in the world of digital decoration are constantly pushing limits, as evidenced by the innovative white toner transfer printing…
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Digital Die Cutters: Tackling the Bottleneck
Digital finishing is an essential part of any sign shop’s workflow. The right table cutter can eliminate bottlenecks to help…
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Glass & Crystal: A Profitable Addition
A question that many trophy and award shop owners have asked me during my 30 years in this industry is,…
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How to Make an Acrylic Award with a Laser
For this example, we used the following: 3/8” (10 mm) thick clear cast acrylic 3M 467 double-sided adhesive tape 3/16”…
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Media Advancements
I’m the type of person who settles into chosen technology and products and is reluctant to make changes. As long…
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E-Commerce: The Company Store Option
Selling online is no longer revolutionary. E-commerce has become just part of doing business, one of the many channels by…
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