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Education

Educational articles on techniques and best practices in awards & customization, apparel decoration, and signage & printing.

  • Sandcarving

    Streamline Production with Sandcarving Film Dispensers

    Bonus tip: learn what to pair film dispensers with and where to place one in your production line for best results.
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  • sublimate wood
    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    How to Sublimate Wood

    Do you want to expand your wood decoration capabilities?
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  • Underlay (Images courtesy Erich Campbell)
    Apparel

    Your Guide to Underlay Stitching

    Learn about the primary functions and types of underlay. 
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  • screen-printing emulsion
    Screen Printing

    The 411 on Your Emulsion Options

    Get a brief rundown on the two main emulsion options in the screen-printing world. 
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  • shopping for an embroidery machine
    Embroidery

    Your Embroidery Machine Shopping Guide

    To start, make a "must have" and a "like to have" list of capabilities
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  • pic1
    Commercial and Lighted Signs

    Restoring Painted Signs

    Restoration techniques to add a fresh coat of paint to an older sign
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  • working with wood
    Awards

    Working with Wood: The various technologies available to decorate wood

    Laser engraving isn't the only way to decorate wood, you know… Let's revisit the many methods currently available.
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  • manual method
    Engraving

    Try This: Convert Color Graphics into Grayscale Lasering with Manual Method

    Sometimes, the customer won't have a grayscale image or logo that is ideal for laser engraving. The manual method gives you the most control, allowing for best conversion results.
    Read More →: Try This: Convert Color Graphics into Grayscale Lasering with Manual Method
  • college care package
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Create a College Care Package

    With moving season for college students upon us, give your customers some inspiration for care packages that are perfect for dorm rooms.
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  • Awards

    A Framework for Standout Recognition Products: Plaques

    When creating a custom plaque, the tendency is to reach for the tried-and-true wooden backer. It's time to try something new… 
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  • Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Top Customizable Gifts for the Home

    Whether entertaining friends or having family time, your customers want their homes to reflect them and their tastes. 
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  • Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    The Connection Between Printer, Ink, and Product

    When it comes to the sublimation business, it's the images that matter most. Let's take a look at some key factors that go in to making a high-quality print. 
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