Regardless of whether you are using a sophisticated commercial press or one that you made yourself, it consists of three primary components: the work surface, the squeegee, and the frame. The work surface or bed of the press should be perfectly smooth and flat. Imperfections in the work surface show up as imperfections in the […] Read more »
Pre-Call Planning for More Effective Sales Calls
Sales opportunities don’t come easy. We can spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on direct mail, email campaigns or traditional advertising. Many of us also spend hours on the phone making prospecting calls. A high percentage of these phone calls end up in rejection and frustration. Read more »
Supply55 Named to Digital Output’s 25th Annual Top 50 Readers Choice Awards
Supply55, Inc. today announces its inclusion in Digital Output’s 25th Annual Top 50 Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year Digital Output’s dedicated readership dictates the top 40 winners and ten honorable mentions. Read more »
The Screen Printing Frame
Regardless of whether you are using a sophisticated commercial press or one that you made yourself, it consists of three primary components: the work surface, the squeegee and the frame. The work surface or bed of the press should be perfectly smooth and flat. Imperfections in the work surface show up as imperfections in the […] Read more »
What You Must Know to Select the Right Screen Print Fabric
One of the most important aspects of screen printing is selecting the right screen print fabric for the job. The screen print fabric serves two key functions. First, it supports the stencil. And second, it allows for and regulates the flow of ink onto the substrate. In fact, the screen print fabric is critical in […] Read more »
Painting Tips: Preventing Wrinkling Paint
There is only one solution for wrinkling paint. You must first scrape off the wrinkled paint and then sand the affected area, blending it in with the surrounding unaffected paint. Then you must repaint the problem area. In some cases, you may need to use a primer, especially if you sanded down to […] Read more »
How Acrylic Paint Compares with Oil Paint
I had stepped into an artist’s shop in New Orleans. What had attracted me were the vibrant colors in his paintings. I had assumed that he must have used acrylic paints. To confirm my suspicions I questioned the artist, “Are you using acrylics?” He defensively replied, “What great artist has ever used acrylic paints?” […] Read more »
Selecting Your Drawing Pencils
Before putting pencil to paper, you should decide on the best pencils for your style of drawing. Some of the top brands are on the market are Caran D’ache, Derwent, Faber-Castell, Prismacolor and Staedtler. Each brand has its own characteristics, so you need to do a little experimenting to decide which one you prefer […] Read more »
Color Trends
Popularity of colors among designers and consumers can vary from year to year. To keep pace with color trends, vinyl film manufacturers and paint companies try to gauge changes in the marketplace. Colors from the world of fashion and interior décor have impacted color selection in the automotive market and in corporate graphics. Bold and […] Read more »