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

  • Engraving

    Construct Written Approval Forms When Proofing Engraving Jobs

    Miscommunication between the customer and the shop can pose immense problems for laser engravers.
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    Apparel

    How to Shop for a Screen Printing Dryer

    Ask yourself these eight questions before deciding on a dryer. 
    Read More →: How to Shop for a Screen Printing Dryer
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    Engraving

    Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock

    Sneak peek into the June issue of A&E…
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    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    5 Quick Tips for Sublimation Success

    My top sublimation tips…
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  • unisub
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Edit Wedding Photos with Desaturated Tones

    This style can add dimension to an image, taking your dye-sublimation photo gift offerings to another level.
    Read More →: Edit Wedding Photos with Desaturated Tones
  • Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    How to Design Corporate Photo ID Badges: Part five – function

    Thinking about this beforehand can help you get ahead of the game.
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    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    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 are a popular option. 
    Read More →: Try This: Engrave Plant Markers
  • epilog
    Engraving

    Increase Laser Throughput: Adjust image resolution

    What does dpi have to do with productivity? What you can do in your graphics software to ensure your laser is operating at its highest potential.
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    Apparel

    Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates

    Find out how to prevent this common mistake when pressing T-shirts and other soft substrates.
    Read More →: Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates
  • plastisol inks
    Screen Printing

    The Phases of Plastisol Inks

    Learn about the different phases plastisol goes through, as well as ideal temps for curing. 
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  • shop organization
    Business and Marketing

    Word to the Wise: Keeping a Neat Shop

    Sustain shop organization with these insights. 
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  • Sublimating glitter (Image courtesy STAHLS')
    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    Shine On: Making Money with Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl

    Gain tips and tricks for working with glitter heat transfer vinyl in this article from the May issue of Printwear. 
    Read More →: Shine On: Making Money with Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl

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