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by Jerry | Dye Sublimation, Small Format Printing, Wide Printing
Having been in the sign industry for over twelve years, I do know that it is very possible to design an object you can’t print. That may be interesting to philosophers, but it’s maddening for sign makers. This frustrating phenomenon generally befalls people who are making the transition from CAD processes to digital color. The color range used in vinyl and heat applied films is entirely different from the output available from a standard process printer. Most new printers assume the range is the same and struggle with managing their own and their customers’ expectations.
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by Jerry | Sign College, Vinyl Cutting
If you’re selling decals, especially at an event like a race or festival, you still have to cut them from the sheet of vinyl to give to your customer. This can be done manually, or with a trimmer. But wouldn’t it be nice if the vinyl cutter could do that for you? If it’s a Q Series or Graphtec FC8000 plotter, it can. Here’s how.
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by Jerry | Garment Decoration, Product Reviews
If you’re in the business of customizing apparel with HTV or heat transfer film, you’ve probably realized that your productivity depends a lot on your choice of vinyl. Some films are harder to weed than others, some take more time to press. Weeding and waiting take time and, as the old adage goes, time is […]
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by Jerry | Software, Tips and Tricks
Patterned Heat transfer film or “HTV” is growing in popularity and seems to be an enduring trend. A visit to etsy.com or Pinterest shows a large variety of available printable HTV patterns from simple to complex. It’s an inviting market with lots of creative and commercial appeal. You might think you need Photoshop and a […]
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by Jerry | Dye Sublimation, Garment Decoration, Garment Decoration Index, Laser Transfer
Here we present our first topical index; the complete guide to Garment Decoration Content. Browse the list to find and archive the information you need most on garment imprinting.
