Every Screen Printer Should Have These Tools
Screen printing can be done with a variety of tools and methods, but you’ll need a few basic ones to produce many designs. Screen-printing is the process of creating images by transferring ink through a stencilled, mesh screen onto a substrate. The method is also known as silkscreen or serigraphy. The ink is then transferred […]
Printing Terminology Explained for Graphic Artists
Printing terminology is often very specific to the industry and can sometimes be confusing for the ‘uninitiated’. Most of our customers and the general public abroad often don’t understand the different printing processes and techniques commonly used or the specific terminology associated with each. I have compiled a list of commonly misunderstood printing terms, with […]
Starting a T-Shirt Printing Business Is a Great Business Idea
Customization of items is very popular right now. As a result, it’s a lucrative business to get into. T-shirts are one of the simplest things to modify. T-shirts may be customized for a variety of audiences, including comic book enthusiasts and corporations. Now that you’ve read this far, we’ll move on to the question of […]
What is the Difference Between Engraving and Etching?
Choosing between etching or engraving when it comes to buying customised signs can be a difficult decision. This is especially true when many people will tell you that there is no difference between the two marking methods. Guess what? There are some core differences between engraved and etched signs: While they are similar in their […]
5 Tips to Choosing an Art Print
Have you been staring at those empty walls in your home that are in desperate need of spicing up? If so, why not consider adorning the walls of your home with artwork? The choosing of art prints is completely up to your own personal taste, however, you should consider the following tips when doing so. […]
4 Tips for Printing a Fantastic Business Card
I have compiled a list of simple hints and tips, which may help avoid some of the common pitfalls when creating a new business card. This list is compiled from my experience as a printer for small-medium businesses in Brisbane, QLD – Australia, but they should be valid for most readers as printing technology is […]
Important Tips When Choosing a New Printer or Designer
All printers will require a print-ready artwork file to print from, irrespective of whether the job in question is an offset or digital print. In the case of offset printing, this print-ready artwork file will be used to create printing plates – these plates dictate which colours and how much of each colour reaches the […]
The Transition of 2D Printing to 3D Printing
Historically we have been limited to 2 dimensions when recording information – text on paper, photos on paper, diagrams and drawings etc. 3D printing technology is becoming more and more ‘common place’ here in Brisbane and is offering some staggering possibilities. Technology and our understanding of the possibilities are growing and changing the way we […]