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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 |
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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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I would like to offer some insight in graphic development for vinyl applications. Better results come from not only using higher quality vector artwork, but some art techniques as well. The quality of the graphic will not only determine your ability to edit and customize, but also to cut, weed,... By Clay Barbera, Written Wednesday, July 27, 2016 |
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Gathering Timeframes for Screen Printing
Large corporations usually establish separate budgets for each department. They do this because each department performs a different task, has different needs, and provides different products or services to the company. In a way, each... By Scott M Ritter, Written Friday, September 9, 2016 |
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Pricing is probably one of the more difficult challenges faced by the embroiderer. Charging too little will cause profitability problems and make it harder to expand the business in the future. Charging too much makes it difficult to sell in a competitive market.
The goals of this article are to... By Ruth Guenther, Written Saturday, November 14, 2015 |
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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 |
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In the world of spiritwear, new, unique and different make all the difference in the world, yet working within the parameters of a school’s colors and mascot only leaves so much room for creativity. After all, how many different ways can you apply a three-color cougar paw to apparel???? Hmmmm…. ... By Jimmy Lamb, Written Friday, September 2, 2016 |
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What is 3D Sublimation?
If you've never heard of 3D Sublimation before, don't be alarmed. It is a relatively unused process that is currently being adopted by specialized markets. It sounds a lot harder than it is since the sublimation process is the same as using a standard flat or mug press.... By Aaron Montgomery, Written Tuesday, November 15, 2016 |
