Applying Floor Graphics: Beyond Pick ‘Em and Stick ‘Em

Different types of floors often demand different approaches to applying the floor graphic ­ if you want it to stick. Get the inside scoop. Applying floor graphics can be easy ­ but it can also give you a headache. Get some tips that will help you avoid the Tylenol bottle. Applying floor graphics may seem...

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Boat Wrapping Secrets You Need to Know

In case you haven t noticed, boats are curvier than most cars. That can spell trouble if you don t approach a boat wrap the right way. Discover the boat wrapping secrets you need to know. Ready for some step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a boat? Get the insider s techniques that will help you find success...

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Caring for Garments with Heat Transfers

I am frequently asked how many times you can wash a garment with a  heat transfer applique before it deteriorates.  Durability of this material all depends on the type of material that you are using and  garment care.  If you wash and dry the garment properly, a high quality polyurethane applique should last just as long as the garment itself. Nothing shortens the...

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Cutting and Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Films

Not all  polyurethane heat transfer films are the same. That s because many of these films aren t 100% polyurethane. Instead, the polyurethane based films are blends of polyurethane and vinyl. These blends are stiffer. 100% polyurethane heat transfer films, on the other hand,  are more stretchy than others. That’s a big advantage after the graphic is applied to...

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Applying Heat Transfer Films for Garment Decoration

Successful application of heat transfer materials depends on three primary variables: time, temperature and pressure. Not all heat transfers heat press at the same setting. Hotter is not always better. In fact, higher temperatures can make matters worse. Before heat pressing, refer to the manufacturer’s literature for the recommended time and temperature settings.  Pressure is...

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Designing Vehicle Graphics

Many of the basic rules for designing outdoor advertising and transit advertising are also relevant when you design vehicle graphics. The cardinal design rule is: Keep It Simple. Customers understandably want to get their money’s worth. So they tend to want to cover every inch of the vehicle with numerous different advertising messages. The result...

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Sign Makers Restore Historical Flying Red Horse

In 1934, the Magnolia Petroleum Company, predecessor to Mobil Oil, erected a large oil derrick on the roof of the city s first skyscraper, which was billed the tallest building south of Washington D.C. and west of the Mississippi. The derrick supported two 35-by-50-foot red neon signs that formed the image of a Pegasus, a mythological...

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