Features
The latest feature articles from GRAPHICS PRO
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In the Trenches: Alright, Good Night
I never planned to be a sign man, but neither have I determined what else I should have done. But…
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Video of the Week: The Not-So-Lost Art of Gilding
Andrew Lawrence opened up his sign shop, Gentleman Scholar Signs, in 2012. In producing his work Lawrence is a fan…
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Pricing Engraved Products
Before you determine your pricing structure, we recommend learning the prices of other engraving businesses in the area. It’s a…
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Products to Offer This Independence Day
Spark another sale with these ideas for Independence Day-themed gifts and décor… With barbeques and firework shows being the main…
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Chat with Matt: An interview with Sharon Toji
Sharon Toji, widely known as the “ADA Sign Lady,” is an expert in ADA signage and ANSI compliance standards for…
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Make It Your Business: Trust Me?
Is workplace trust an issue? Imagine yourself in the following three situations and consider what you would do or how…
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Rotary Engrave a Brass Door Plate
Brass door plates offer a sleek, traditional sign style that never goes out of popularity. To engrave one with a…
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Sublimation Tip: Track all of your costs
The biggest factor in understanding how to price a sublimated product is tracking all of your costs. Let’s say you are…
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Flatbed Printers: Fantastic Flatbeds
Over the last decade, flatbed digital printers have progressively improved in a number of ways-including faster speeds, better UV-curing systems,…
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Try This: Laser-Cut Neckties
With Father’s Day fast approaching, help your customers ditch that boring old necktie for dad this year. Using your laser…
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Top 5 Troubleshooting Tips for Non-Compressed Air or Abrasive in Sandcarving
Note: Depending on your sandcarving system, these procedures may vary. Check the regulator – is it turned off? Make certain that…
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Video of the Week: Choosing Your First CNC Router
This week’s video of the week comes to us from THE NBM SHOW/Portland, which took place in May. Sign &…
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Taking on Embroidery Orders Larger Than Your Shop
It seems like small shop owners ask me how to handle large orders, instinctively knowing they need a push to…
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Sandcarving and Paint-Filling Tile: A quick word of advice
When you etch a tile in the first place, you put a resist material down onto the tile. This material…
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How to Clean Laser Exhaust Parts
Make sure the laser is unplugged before removing any cover. A good Shop Vac is useful in this process. Besides…
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Discharge Cautions: Steps for Safe Printing
Ah, the smell of discharge in the morning! One of my personal favorite shop aromas. What is that smell anyway?…
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