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How Adding a Vinyl Cutter can Increase Your Shop's Offerings
In the world of screen printing, versatility is key. As a screen printer, you're constantly on the lookout for innovative tools and techniques that can elevate your business and expand your offerings. One such tool that has gained significant popularity in recent years is the vinyl cutter. This remarkable device opens up a world of possibilities, allowing screen printers to diversify their services, increase their revenue streams, and attract a wider range of customers. Let’s explore how a vinyl cutter can revolutionize your screen printing business and help you unlock new opportunities.
How to Make a DIY Screen for Screen Printing
Screen printers get creative when it comes to DIY projects. From building their own drying cabinets to using the sun for exposure, printers know how to use the tools they have at hand to get the job done. When Amanda Dunigan of Salt and Pine Co. made the switch from heat transfer vinyl (HTV) to screen printing, she didn’t completely ditch the vinyl. She kept her vinyl cutter to create stencils for screens. It works great, but it has its limitations. Amanda shared with us why this DIY screen process works for her and how she does it.
Should I Screen Print or Decorate with Vinyl?
Ready to start decorating garments? There are many ways you can go about decorating garments — embroidery, screen printing, vinyl, etc. How do you decide which one is best for you? Let’s focus on screen printing and vinyl to distinguish which method will fit your business.
