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How can a shop use social media to get people through their doors?
To generate some interest about an event or promotion at your shop, you can offer a discount to anyone who…
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What should a laser operator keep in mind when making adjustments to the laser settings?
Laser settings in general are always a compromise of productivity (speed) and quality. Take a scientific approach to tuning laser…
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What are the benefits of purchasing made-in-the-USA substrates?
There are a number of benefits to purchase domestically made products: Certain customers require U.S.-made products so it’s great to…
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How can shops build decorated apparel clientele?
One way to create clientele in this industry is to begin with a premade base. This is a group that…
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How has sublimation changed over the years?
In the early years of sublimation, there was not a lot of choices available. Early sublimators loved the sublimation process…
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How can a decorator make the most of their time in the sandcarving process?
It is always a good idea to gang up certain processes. By this, I mean do all of one step…
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Why should a business owner illustrate the importance of employee efforts?
Many non-accounting employees don’t make the connection between their job efforts and the bottom line. When you can get your…
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How can a laser engraving user make a design stand out on glass?
With glass, there is fairly low contrast between the lasered or etched portion and the background, unless it is color-coated.…
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How can a digital decorator put a new twist on an old product or design?
How can you put a new twist on the same old selling promotions, especially when you want to stay relevant…
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How necessary are dust collectors for CNC routing?
Most shops that are new to CNC routing are unaware that these machines make dust. You need to purchase a…
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Is it possible to UV print on apparel?
It most certainly is possible. Potential printer owners who are interested in this application should always ask the question about…
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What are the most popular substrates to decorate via rotary engraving?
The range of materials for rotary engraving is vast; rotary engravers can process many materials that don’t process well or…
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What should a decorator hosting a sublimation party be sure to have on hand?
First things first. Instruct the host that you need a dedicated outlet to plug your press into. Prior to the…
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When should a laser operator use borders in a layout?
A few of my clients like to use borders in their designs. Some are for industrial plates, like for branding…
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Is there any difference when drying the various screen-printing inks?
Let’s take a look at how these three inks dry: Screen-printed plastisol ink Screen-printed water-based ink Screen-printed discharge ink Plastisol…
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How can a digital decorator determine projected costs for their business?
The first step is to identify and calculate all of the projected costs for operating your business for one year.…
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