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Awards & Customization

Ideas and how-to for awards, recognition and personalization businesses: laser engraving, sandcarving, routing, UV printing and sublimation on gifts and promotional products. Learn new techniques, find equipment and grow your customization business.

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  • wrap squeegee tool Image courtesy of PROSERIES
    Apparel

    Tools of the trade

    Go-to shop tools for wrapping & apparel decoration.
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  • Images courtesy of JDS Industries engraved bag, board, and glass engraving custom gifts promotional products
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    How engraving elevates custom gifts & promotional products

    Utility meets sentiment.
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  • Image courtesy of S&S Activewear blanks apparel blanks models wearing blank apparel T-shirts
    Apparel

    A blank space of possibility: An in-depth look at apparel blanks

    From materials & cuts to decorating & trends.
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  • boss
    Business and Marketing

    You can’t boss like you used to

    Tips for facilitating a culture of trust among your team.
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  • Blazer Orange Dragon blazering Images courtesy of IKONICS Imaging.
    Awards

    Blazering 101

    Laser engraving & sandcarving combine to elevate glassware & awards.
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  • steson stagecaoch t-shirt
    Apparel

    Printing the West: Stetson at Stagecoach

    How Lon Winters designed & screen printed T-shirts for Stetson's Stagecoach merch.
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  • business exit strategy - business for sale sign
    Apparel

    7 exit strategies for embroidery & apparel decoration business owners

    The exit you don’t want to think about.
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  • detail success - Packaging gift boxes with care and precision, showcasing attention to detail and craftsmanship
    Business and Marketing

    Why attention to detail drives success

    The small things are key.
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  • Spinning Mill Lofts monument sign
    Architectural/Interior Signage

    Preserving history one sign at a time

    How Studio 618 designed unit & wayfinding signage for the historic Spinning Mill Lofts.
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  • Multicolored filaments of plastic for printing on 3D printer close-up. Spools of 3D printing motley different colors thermoplastic filament. Motley ABS wire plastic for 3d printer. Additive technology
    Awards

    Understanding 3D printing technology

    How 3D printing works, additive technologies & applicable industries.
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  • laser engraver and engraved mirror design
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    How to engrave a framed mirror

    Setting up an unusual gift.
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  • Smart Warehouse,Inventory management system concept. vibe coding
    Business and Marketing

    Unlocking profit with vibe coding

    Which tool is right for your shop?
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