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How to Screen Print on Poly Shirts
In this video, Geno Talkington of Wichita Screen Printing gives printers the rundown on polyester shirts. Video takeaways: Poly inks…
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Meet Aluminati: Hanro Studios’ engraved truck
In February of this year, auto enthusiasts raced to the Keystone BIG Show in Grapevine, Texas. As professionals hopped from…
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Try This: Turn Images into a Pencil Sketch in Photoshop
A pencil sketch drawing of a family member is a unique way to show a portrait or image and get…
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Construct Written Approval Forms When Proofing Engraving Jobs
One of the biggest challenges in laser engraving is communication between the customer and the shop. As a shop owner,…
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How to Shop for a Screen Printing Dryer
Offering advice on which dryer is the best for your screen printing operation can be challenging as all shops aren’t…
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Video of the Week: How Neon Signs Are Made
This week’s video of the week comes to us via the Canadian-made television show “How It’s Made,” which explains how…
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Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock
Thank you, readers, for the positive input from the first installment of “Plastic Fantastic!” about plastic engraving sheet. The first…
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5 Quick Tips for Sublimation Success
Always use the recommended paper and substrates for sublimation transfers — variations in paper and substrate quality lead to variations…
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Edit Wedding Photos with Desaturated Tones
We’ll add a Gradient Map to start with onto the photograph of the little girl pictured below. This effect can…
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How to Design Corporate Photo ID Badges: Part five – function
It’s important to ask yourself: will these employees wear their photo ID badges on a lanyard around their neck, or…
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Try This: Engrave Plant Markers
Chalkboard products are trending, and if you’re looking for a seasonal item to add to your shops, these plant markers…
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Increase Laser Throughput: Adjust image resolution
Resolution is another factor to consider when you want to increase throughput. A clear image is important in any engraving job, but…
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Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates
When pressing shirts, it is easy to leave unsightly transfer creases and marks that will not come out. To prevent…
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The Phases of Plastisol Inks
Plastisol inks must contain two ingredients: resin and plasticizer. When these two ingredients are stirred together at room temperature, the…
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Women in the Industry Talk About the Future
Q: What does the industry’s future look like? As wearable technology evolves, I think what we create and how we…
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Word to the Wise: Keeping a Neat Shop
Ink is what people probably think of the most when they think about the mess in their print shop, but…
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