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	Small Letters Don't Have to Cause BIG Problems As embroidered designs and lettering get smaller, new problems arise. Small letters tend to cause more thread breaks, small walking stitches sometimes walk straight into the depths of the fabric, and thin lines get eaten in wool. So what makes small embroidery elements so difficult? Short Stitches... By Scott M Ritter, Written Saturday, November 21, 2015
	Screen Printing on Umbrellas There are some items that are easier to print than expected if you understand the potential problems before you start. Umbrellas are really easy once you have the proper items in place and work out the procedures. The first thing to realize is umbrellas are usually made of nylon. When nylon is... By DrPrint, Written Thursday, October 6, 2016
	Dipping Garments Illustrated! Most garment decorators, whether we screen print, embroider or apply heat-transfers, do the same things over and over. They don’t always seem to get very excited about another shirt because for the most part, they’ve been there, done that. Decorating a garment that hasn’t been printed yet... By DrPrint, Written Saturday, February 20, 2016
	When Death Do Us Part - Sublimated Memorial Products Losing a loved one is one of life’s most trying experiences; because the reality is that they aren’t coming back leaving you with nothing more than your memories. But it’s these same memories that can provide an emotional lifeline for someone struggling to come to terms with their grief while... By Jimmy Lamb, Written Friday, September 2, 2016
	Distress to Impress - By Eric Jenson In a world of creative ideas and revolving trends, new ideas are becoming an interesting topic. Some schools and companies have simplified their designs and follow the rinse and repeat rule. Others are continually trying to revamp their brand or enhance their logo or mascot. ... By Clay Barbera, Written Tuesday, August 9, 2016
	Using a dip tank is kinda like sharing your bath water...Your screens deserve better.... Emulsion Remover Direct Application vs. Using a Dip Tank Many years ago, one of the most common means by which a screen was cleaned was through the use of a “hot tank”. A dip tank of sorts was filled with solvent and then heated to the point where a thorough soaking would allow the ink and emulsion... By Dave Gehrich, Written Wednesday, July 13, 2016
	Guaranteed Profits for Screen Printing or Embroidery If you are reading this, you probably already have a pricing structure that you are using, but you are not satisfied with the profits your company is making. So how did you come up with the prices you've been charging? Did you create your pricing system by checking a competitors price list, then -... By Scott M Ritter, Written Tuesday, September 6, 2016
	Screen Preparation and Reclaim Screen making is the area that I focus on heavily since the quality of the print will be very influenced by, if not dictated by the quality of the screen. Many shops make the same mistakes, and the most obvious one was the way they dried their screens, so following is a step by step of what I... By DrPrint, Written Monday, December 14, 2015

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