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August 26, 2014 1:12:00 PM CDT

Under Base: Unveiling The Mystery Of The Extra Screen

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Your logo consists of 3 colors, yet you’re being charged for a 4-color screen printing job. What? Why? Are decorating companies trying to pull a fast one on you? Though at first you may think otherwise, the answer is, no they are not.

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May 14, 2014 11:35:00 AM CDT

Mastering The Design Of Embroidery For Apparel Decoration

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Embroidery is a beautiful application for embellishing a garment or adding a branding element to apparel and accessories. Vector graphics on a computer screen often do not translate well to stitches based for a number of reasons including the fabric you wish to apply the logo to. There is a simple set of guidelines to follow that will ensure your art will look as exquisite embroidered as is does in your design software.

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April 22, 2014 2:44:00 PM CDT

5 Elements To Avoid When Designing Art For Screen Print

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1. ILLUSTRATOR EFFECTS

Illustrator has some nifty effect options, but you’ve got to be careful when using them.  A good portion of these options apply raster elements to your art, negating vector’s resizing abilities and requiring separations for screens.  

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April 17, 2014 2:28:00 PM CDT

The Four Main Feels Of Screen Printing

screen_printing_tshirt_fabric_types_sharprint_chicagoYou've probably seen some of those super thick, plastic-y prints that tend to crack after wearing and washing a few times. You've probably also seen the kind of screen printed t-shirt with a super soft print. Maybe you even own some of both.

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March 24, 2014 1:22:00 PM CDT

[Quick Tip] How DTG Printing Differs From Light To Dark Garments

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There’s a lot that is the same about printing light and darks for DTG. Shirts must be 100% cotton. The artwork needs to be submitted in the same way. The ink on the shirts must also be cured whether the tee is a light or dark color, so what’s the difference? The main difference is a step in the process called pre-treating. Only dark t-shirts get pre-treatment.

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March 4, 2014 3:20:00 PM CST

Screen Printing Process For Same Designs On Different Garments

screen_printing_process_garment_designs_sharprint_chicagoWhen screen printing a logo or design on apparel, it’s common to order companion garments or accessories. Does a higher volume discount apply when you print different kinds of garments with the same design? If the garments are similar, chances are you can have them produced all together. T-shirts and tank tops are a good example of this as long as the design, placement, and size of the design are the same.

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December 18, 2013 10:41:00 AM CST

Making The Most Out Of Your Screen Printing Designs

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Screen printing is a type of printing technique that utilizes woven mesh as a means of supporting ink-blocking stencils. A relatively inexpensive printing technique that results in highly-detailed and very beautiful designs. Using screen printing for t-shirts and other promotional items can help get a business on the proverbial map.

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October 1, 2013 11:53:00 AM CDT

Fall Clothing & Fashion Trends Of 2013

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Fall has quickly come upon us and that simply means that fashion's hottest season is here, so this is definitely time to celebrate!! Whip out the boots, capes, capelets, hats, gloves and everything that makes dressing for brisk weather so enjoyable. Fall fashion this year is very wearable; Figure flattering pieces in colors that suit nearly all are eye catching, edgy and demanding of attention in a good way. Welcome to Fall's hottest fashion for 2013.

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September 19, 2013 12:22:00 PM CDT

5 Things To Avoid When Ordering Branded Apparel

shutterstock 130273682Branded apparel is a great way to spread the word about your company, but it’s important that you approach this type of marketing with plenty of forethought. If you don’t think about your plan carefully, you may find your apparel falling short of the mark. Get the results you are after by avoiding these five common pitfalls:

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September 3, 2013 11:52:00 AM CDT

Choosing The Right Custom Screen Printer

Custom Screen PrintersCompanies and organizations recognized for professional excellence look at custom screen printing as a way to establish their names and logos in the world of consumers. Creating and perfecting the design for an organization’s apparel and applying the lettering and logo require expertise. In the consumer’s mind, the quality of the apparel represents the quality of the company employees wearing it.

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August 28, 2013 12:35:00 PM CDT

The Benefits Of Wearing Organic Clothing

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Regardless of whether one is concerned or not about this planet and its environment, there are countless benefits to wearing organic clothing. It’s likely the majority of individuals who wear organic clothing, aren’t even aware of it. The one’s who do wear sustainable clothing, are aware, and are consciously making the effort to better the planet with their actions. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll be inspired to consciously choose your outfit material, and want to rework your entire wardrobe with organic clothing.

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