Our next step is to reduce the color count and bring back lost detail by using the Apply Image feature of Photoshop. We will also learn how to check each separation to make sure it is screen print friendly, so that areas of the image that need to be 100 percent (solid) really are 100…
What do LED signs, UFOs and the Loch Ness monster all have in common? All three are notoriously difficult—some say impossible—to photograph. And while LED signs aren’t literally impossible to photograph, there are certainly enough bad sign photos to know it can be a challenge. Sign shops that build LED signs need to take quality images…
CUT HEAT TRANSFER FILMS Our Thermal Advantage™ Heat Transfer Films are available in single-color computer-cuttable rolls that can be layered to make multiple-color graphics. Our customers love that we offer hard-to-find options like glitter and reflective, and they know our opaque, fluorescent and flock colors are tried and true. You can find the best…
What are graphic formats? What’s the difference between them, and how do you know which one to choose when saving an image? JPG, TIFF, EPS, PDF, GIF and PNG, are some common extensions at the end of a file name that represent how a digital image is encoded. Compression schemes found in each format offer…
LED Sign Design Tips As a designer, it goes without saying that designing a monument sign takes planning, lots and lots of planning. It’s paramount to remember that the sign will be fabricated by individuals who are accustomed to reaching into small spaces. Still, building a sign that will be easy to maintain down the road…
Rebel Against the Ordinary in the 3M Wrap to Win Contest We’re excited to tell you about our 3M Wrap to Win Contest, featuring 3M™ Envision™ Print Wrap Films and 3M™ Envision™ Wrap Overlaminates. This contest is open to Graphic Manufacturers within the United States interested in showcasing their skills for a chance to…
FIRST LIGHT UV Fluorescent Screen Exposure System Versatile, affordable, and accurate, the First Light tabletop UV screen exposure system is perfect for startup manual screen printing shops and ideal for small screen printers looking to upgrade from home-made screen exposure units. First Light’s LED timer with digital readout ensures accurate screen exposure times, and the…
The outdoor-sign industry benefits from numerous lighting solutions. Although neon lighting is fading, fluorescents still stand strong. While LEDs are rising in popularity, fluorescent signs continue to play a major role in the sign industry. Because of their strong presence, governmental attention has examined their performance and energy efficiency. In November 2011, the U. S.…
Provides updated technical information including additional illustrations and step-by-step instructions The new 19-page Guide covers the best practices from panel handling, storage, prep and set-up to cleaning, cutting, routing and installing/mounting our panels. It also outlines how to apply vinyl, films and paints as well as digital and screen printing applications. Get the new Sign…
