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Twitter 101 – Time to “Get It” by Scott Fresener
As more and more people use Twitter in their business and more and more people are confused by it…..I thought I would post an excellent link to Twitter 101 (about using Twitter in business) – direct...
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That Thing You Do With One Hand by Pat Fresener
I’ve been trying for some time to get around to writing on my blog. I’d like to say my excuse for not getting around to it is because I’m nursing a hurt baby toe which I got by running over it with a...
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All About DPI, LPI, PPI & More
Quick Glossary: Halftone – A series of large and small dots that represent image areas of a continuous tone image. Continuous tone artwork can be converted into printable halftone dots using a process...
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Screen Printing Equipment & Supply Startup Checklist by Terry Combs
During screen printing classes, I regularly get the question, "What do I really need to get started in this business?" Here's my list to use as a guideline. Six Color Manual Press – With a six color...
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Coating Screens by Terry Combs
Direct Coating Screens – Step by Step. Direct coating of screens, the simple act of filling a scoop coater with emulsion and coating each side of the mesh, will often be the most nerve racking step in...
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What to Look for in Curing Units/Dryers by Scott Fresener
If you are going to print T-shirts then you cannot live without a curing unit. Whether it be your oven at home or a large gas dryer – somewhere in your shop there is a “heater.” This article will...
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Heat Transfer as a start to Direct-to-Garment
Direct to garment printing has come a long way since it first hit our industry as a decorating method that is here to stay back in 2004. There have been many highs and lows and today you have a wide...
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Speeding up Manual Production by Scott Fresener
During the busy months it is important to get as much production as possible off of a manual printing press. This article details some simple steps and changes you can make to squeeze out a few more...
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Basic Screen Printing Techniques 101 by Scott Fresener
Stop! Don't put this article down just because you a few years of experience. I teach beginners who can print better with ten minutes of instruction than many printers with years of experience. This...
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NewBie or Not NewBie? That is the question by Pat Fresener
Hey, the good news is that this article is really for those who are thinking of joining the revered group called “newbies” so “experts” don’t have to grab their reading glasses for this one! If you are...
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A Good Day to Start a Business by Terry Combs
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know the economy has been down for months, jobs are being lost, credit is tight to non-existent, and everyone seems to be holding fast to what money they have. Bad...
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The Three Fastest Ways to Get New Business by Mark Coudray
This article was first written back in 2011 by our good friend, Mark Coudray, and the information is timeless. Enjoy. When you need new business there are may different approaches. The most important...
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Where are the customers?
This article was first written in 2009 but it is still relevant today. ****** I just returned from a much needed R&R break to Kentucky (new home of Mike Fresener and family). Pat and I drove...
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Just starting out? Come to a Printers Boot Camp!
Are you just starting out? Come to Bowling Green Kentucky for three or four days and Mike Fresener will make you a GREAT printer! Classes are held every six weeks and they are hands on. You get to make...
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A Day In The Life Of Screen Making
This article is like a broken record and the reason I write about basic screen making is I am constantly reminded how confusing it can be to a newcomer AND a seasoned professional – and it never stops...
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Halftone Dots Made Easy
Figure 1 Over the years a constant source of discuss is about halftone dots. Even though the average printer’s bread-and-butter is still “spot color”, printers want to do more photorealistic images on...
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Marketing & Selling Basics 101 by Scott Fresener
This article should be titled “If you can’t make a sale you only have a hobbie.” Create a Plan and Set Goals TODAY! True! If you can’t make a sale then you are just having a lot of fun with your hobby....
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