Choosing Your Sublimation System and Setting Up Your Workplace

What Makes Up a Sublimation System?
There are three main components to a sublimation system: a supported inkjet printer, specialty sublimation inks and a heat press. There are a number of supported inkjet printers available on the market from Desktop Models (8.5″ wide to 24″ wide) to Wide Format/Production Models (44″ and above). Depending on the printer, decorators can choose from a variety of ink configurations from straight CMYK to eight-color sublimation to a Hybrid system, which includes both sublimation inks and ChromaBlast inks for cotton decoration. Lastly, there is the heat press, which is arguably the most important component as this is the catalyst for sublimation. Many manufacturers produce industrial-grade heat press equipment offering many models from which to choose. Continue reading “Choosing Your Sublimation System and Setting Up Your Workplace”

Finding and Using Online Graphics

Whether you’re a seasoned graphic designer or a newbie to sublimation and heat transfer, everyone could use some help creating an image or design from time to time. Thankfully, the internet is full of options for everyone in this regard.

There are many free vector and clip art websites. These websites are great and offer full images or just ideas for inspiration. It’s important to double-check the license of the image you want to use: some images can be utilized only for personal use; others can be used for commercial purposes. It’s important to pay attention to the small print to ensure that you’re not using an image illegally. Continue reading “Finding and Using Online Graphics”

The New Year….

“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. ” – Albert Einstein 

Now that 2010 is over, what are you going to different in the coming year for your business? 

What did your business do right last year and what can you improve upon in the coming 12 months?  Did last year meet or exceed your expectations or did you fall a bit short?  Continue reading “The New Year….”