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What design software should I use for sublimation?
I suggest starting with the software you already know. Although most professional sublimators use an Adobe or CorelDRAW product, many…
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What is photochemical etching?
In the photochemical etching process, the material is cleaned and then laminated with a UV-sensitive photoresist. A photomask is created…
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Are any additional tools needed to laser engrave tumblers?
To successfully engrave tumblers, what you need to have for your laser engraver is a rotary attachment. The rotary attachment…
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How important is pre-heating a garment before pressing?
For years, pre-heating was recommended as a first step to ensuring successful application of heat printing on garments. This helped eliminate wrinkles and remove…
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What is a vintage sign logo style print?
The vintage sign logo style has become common in recent years. The look started as a common solution for type-based…
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What should be noted about laser cutting an image for sublimation?
There are a couple of ways to go about cutting sublimated images out on your laser. One way is to…
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How do you know if you’re choosing the right suppliers?
Vendors that evolve into partners have excellent listening skills and keep their promises. Does their sales rep often summarize or…
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How can airbrushing paint be applied to a sandcarving project?
One method of applying paint to a sandcarving project is by airbrushing. The hand motions of airbrushing are similar to…
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How are relief carving graphics typically rendered in the design phase?
Relief carving graphics are usually rendered in the RGB palette in 256 shades of gray from black (R:0 G:0 B:0)…
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What are currently the most popular design trends for home décor products?
Monogramming engraving is popular – we have customers that monogram everything from baby items to whole sets of mint julep…
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What type of research should business owners do before buying a screen-printing press?
Before deciding on which manufacturer to go with, connect with local printers and prepare to ask them questions. The answers to…
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4 Unique Foil Techniques
With the concept and best practices of foil on vinyl down, get creative. Foil applications can be unique. Creating something…
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How can decorators offer premium heat-printed products?
In the case of many successful businesses, premium heat printing means elevating the finished product. Since all finished products include…
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What advice can you give for those new to Corel?
For those new to Corel, I suggest concentrating on the basics from books, media, seminars, or tutoring, with the aim…
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Why does ghosting occur in screen printing?
Ghosting is a chemical reaction between ink and dye, in which the stacking of hot garments leads to the appearance…
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What affordable media advertising avenues are available?
Affordable media advertising is difficult to find these days. Your local online Patch is one possibility. Another is Nextdoor, the…
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