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Tapping Current Trends with a Laminator
With the bulk of the first half of 2020 mired in shutdowns across most U.S. states, some shops have seen…
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A Decorated Apparel Guide to Blank Face Masks
As this is being written (in the fall of 2020), masks have been the hottest-selling decorated item since March. Experts…
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3 Tips for Curing Plastisol Ink with a Flash Unit
1. Use an infrared flash vs. coiled resistance heater: Infrared panels offer more consistent heat across the entire panel, minimizing the…
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Shop Tools Guide for Apparel Decoration
Shop tools and accessories make every decorating job that much easier to execute and with better results. But what items…
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How to Embroider Mesh Caps
In this episode of Embroidery Hub, Ricoma product specialist Willy Diaz shows you how to embroider mesh caps easily. He…
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Social Media Tools to Help a Growing Business
This article appears in the October issue of GRAPHICS PRO. To make sure you don’t miss out on other industry-focused…
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Settings for Laser Cutting Acrylic
Acrylic is one of the most essential and popular materials to work with in the awards and engraving industry. It…
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8 Common Wayfinding Design Mistakes
In this video, Dr. Paul Symonds, also known as The Wayfinding Expert on YouTube, walks through eight examples of wayfinding…
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7 Laser Engraving Production Tips
Shop layout Every once in a while, during low volume times, it’s good to look at your production shop layout.…
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DTG Printing: Ink, Pretreatment, and Curing
Most direct-to-garment (DTG) printers utilize a water-based ink. Water-based ink creates a smooth hand and is environmentally friendly. However, because…
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A Word on Sign Shop Screen Printing
Last May, during the holiday weekend of Memorial Day, it became clear that I would not see any holiday at…
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Bardach Awards Explains Importance of Promo Products
As a proud member of the Indianapolis, Indiana business community since 1969, Bardach Awards strives to provide relevant, high-quality products…
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Cutter Tips to Go By
To make sure you’re keeping your rotary engraving equipment in tip-top shape, here’s some cutter guidance to consider. Keep your…
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Creating Profitable Products with the Right Wide-Format Printer
With the demand for wide-format signage and printing on the rise, we are continuing to see a trend where more…
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5 Ways to Take Advantage of Surging Golf Sales
During the height of the pandemic, the golf equipment business was teetering. Stores were closed, clubhouses locked, and in-person fittings…
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The Right Tool for the Job: Wrap, Window Tint, and PPF Films
There is a fair amount of crossover between tools needed for window tint, PPF, and commercial/color change wraps. Yet, it’s…
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