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Wide-Format Ink Maintenance 101
Although wide-format inkjet printers have become increasingly more powerful and complex in terms of what they are capable of, shop…
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Are poor-quality sewn designs the result of low-cost digitizing?
Not necessarily. Training and experience are key components in creating a high-quality design. In addition to a full understanding of…
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What’s a rotary drum heat press?
A rotary heat press, also known as a calendar transfer machine, is used to continuingly transfer dye-sublimation prints onto a…
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How to Speed Up the Equipment-Financing Process
Whether you’ve been in the decorated apparel game for decades or you’re just starting out, you’ve probably realized that having…
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A&E Asks Women in the Industry: 5 Minutes with Lisa Higginbotham
How long have you been in the awards industry? 19 years in June. What is your background? My background is…
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What are the specific times of year that academic entities purchase awards?
The savvy digital decorator seeks business all year long. Get plugged in to each organization to find out what’s happening…
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What innovations in sublimation technology have emerged over the years?
The two innovations that stand out for me are increases in gamut and definition. Today, you can create sublimated images…
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What are the top questions shops ask about stamps?
How many impressions will a self-inking stamp make before it needs to be re-inked? It depends on the boldness of…
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When engraving and cutting paper, is clamping or fixing the material necessary?
Clamping or fixing the material is not necessary. During laser processing, no pressure is exerted on the material so the…
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The Long View: When Good Isn’t Good Enough
“Sales are good!” Yes, that’s music to any shop owner’s ears, but as we start to dig into the new…
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Pro Wrap Video: Post-Install Heating Tip from Arlon
Charles Pickford of Arlon‘s Australian division posted this video on the company’s website about the importance of post-heating cast vinyl using…
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Keep Your Acrylic Sheet Stock Flat in Your Laser
Warped sheet material can result in poor lasering and cutting results. Partially cut sheets are particularly vulnerable to bending. Regardless…
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Use LED Lighting with Sandcarved Signage
If a metal frame is used to hold a sandcarved glass sign, it offers the opportunity of LED lighting. With…
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Try This: Use Photoshop Templates for Sublimated Products
Using pre-made templates in Photoshop is an easy way to experiment with new designs for sublimated products like the ornament…
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In Search of the Right Mesh
I know I have opened more than one mesh specification sheet and been so impressed with the scope of the…
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Building Your Impressions: Cackling to Build Impressions and Grow Your Business-Part Two
-Scott Franko There’s a little anonymous poem that I use from time to time to help illustrate the importance and…
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