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

  • Sandcarving

    Top 5 Troubleshooting Tips for Non-Compressed Air or Abrasive in Sandcarving

    It can be tricky trying to figure out why your sandcarving equipment isn't functioning like it used to. But, if you're using non-compressed air or abrasive, there are at least five ways to resolve the issue.
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  • embroidery subcontracting
    Embroidery

    Taking on Embroidery Orders Larger Than Your Shop

    Here's a word on – dare we say it – subcontracting. 
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  • Sandcarving

    Sandcarving and Paint-Filling Tile: A quick word of advice

    Learn the basic steps to turning tile into colorful, etched pieces of art.
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  • Engraving

    How to Clean Laser Exhaust Parts

    Want to extend the life of your laser? Giving regular maintenance to the exhaust system is one of the ways you can ensure longevity.
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  • Proper ventilation is necessary when working with discharge inks.
    Screen Printing

    Discharge Cautions: Steps for Safe Printing

    Are you performing the proper safety measures when discharge printing?
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    Embroidery

    The Benefits of American-Made Embroidery Supplies

    Here's a word on American-made embroidery threads and supplies
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  • retro imaging
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Create Vintage and Retro Images for Sublimated Photo Gifts

    Every day we are presented with powerful retro images and effects via TV. Why not apply them to your custom gifts business as well? Here's how…
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  • screen printing
    Screen Printing

    A Tale of Registration

    Once upon a time…aligning a job on-press was always a tough mystery to solve. 
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  • Engraving

    Try This: The Flip Sheet Technique

    You get one chance and one chance only when engraving unique items. This simple technique, known as "the flip sheet," is an effective way to deal with this challenge.
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  • company culture
    Business and Marketing

    Changing the Culture of Your Business: Harmonizing new and mature employees

    A company is only as good as the cumulative efforts of its employees. The problem is getting long-term employees to buy into a new vision.
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  • perpetual plaque assembly
    Awards

    Assembling Perpetual Plaques

    Through trial and error, I have learned the best method and tools for the job – so you don't have to.
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  • wide-format inks
    Wide-Format Printing & Finishing

    Let’s Th(ink) About It: Wide-Format Textile Inks

    Explore wide-format inks in this quick tip
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