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SOCIAL MEDIA 101- Download Your Content Calendar

Developing a social media presence is vital for any business in order to build long term relationships, brand awareness, and generate revenue. What is Social Media? Social Media is a way for people to communicate online. Social Media Statistics: 1. 1.19 Billion Active Users Monthly on Facebook. (Source) 2. Twitter is adding 300k users per day […]

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Tips for Selecting the Right Garment

There are many different fabric types printers are charged with printing as higher end, thinner, and softer materials dominate the marketplace. Lower cure temperatures solve many of the problems that these fabrics present. Material. Shirts with higher thread counts are often softer. These shirts are easier to print because they are more tightly woven. Fabrics that […]

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Tips for Targeting the High School and College Market to Expand Your Business

High Schools, colleges and universities are prospects for screen printers. The need is clear for printed apparel and beyond. Research will enable you to target the massive college market and grow your screen-printing business. Students, parents, grandparents, and alumni are always looking for ways to show their school spirit. 1. ​Identify. Most people think they only want a garment with […]

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5 Tips for Staying on Schedule at Your Screen Print Shop

Customers want their orders completed on time and looking amazing. In order to keep customers satisfied meeting deadlines is essential. At any busy shop stress can takeover and finishing orders on schedule may become overwhelming. These tips will help keep your business on the right track. Be Honest. Knowing your business’s production capabilities and understanding […]

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How Switching to Fusion 180° Pigment Concentrate Matching System will Save you Money

Background. Our pigment based matching system is easy to use, as we have simple formulas that contain approximately 90% base and 10% pigment concentrate. Save money and switch from the Wilflex Matching System to our Pigment Concentrate Matching System. Wilflex Matching System: The system contains 16 different components. The experienced volume printer would run out of […]

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How to Create a Vintage Look with Fusion 180° Ink

The “vintage” or “distressed” look is becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people want a cozy feel with a subtle look to their garments. Understanding how to achieve this trendy look with Fusion 180° Ink is simple by following this guideline. Substrates for Vintage Prints The perfect substrate for a vintage print would be […]

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7 Screen Printing Mistakes to Avoid

Mistakes can be costly for any screen printer. Avoiding them will guarantee satisfied customers and quality production. Listed below are seven screen printing mistakes to avoid that will ensure that you do not waste any materials or time. 1. Not Proofreading Your Artwork. Make sure you are printing your art at high resolution (300DPI) and proofreading your […]

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6 Tips for Screen Printing with Fusion 180° Specialty Ink

Specialty Fusion 180° Ink is easy to work with if you follow our simple tips and tricks. We offer metallic ink, shimmer ink, puff ink, and glow in the dark ink. All of our inks are biodegradable and work on all fabrics. Fusion 180° Specialty Ink 1-Metallic Metallic ink. Our foil grade metallic ink comes […]

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4-Step Guide to Print Film Positives

One of the biggest challenge in the screen printing process is developing art into film positives. Carefully following a specific digital process and paying attention to detail is the answer. Preparing your digital image, separating your colors, adding registration and center crop lines, and using the proper materials will enable you to create an opaque […]

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5-Step Guide to identify your Target Market

  Understanding your audience is essential in order to grow your screen-printing business. It is important to differentiate yourself from the competition by focusing on the unique capabilities that you bring to the prospective customer. Step 1: Know your Current Customer Base Profile your current customers and understand whom your business is attracting and why […]

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