Shop Hacks

Clip On Tape Dispensers

A clip-on tape dispenser belongs on every press, not in a drawer. It keeps masking tape in reach for fast fixes like sealing pin holes,...

Avoid Dye Migration

Dye migration usually shows up after the job is gone, not at the dryer. A shop can print hundreds of polyester garments with poly white,...

Illustrator Swatch of Available Pantones

Build a dedicated Pantone swatch library in Illustrator that includes only the inks you physically keep on your shelf. That turns color selection into a...

Collect B-Roll Footage

Build a personal catalog of B-roll before you worry about anything else. Every normal moment in your shop is usable: presses cycling, ink getting mixed,...

Don't Sweat Photo/Video Equipment

You do not need lights, rigs, or a full camera kit to start making content. A phone in your pocket already exceeds what most audiences...

Build a Registration Board

If you are starting a manual shop, build a registration board immediately. It costs about fifteen dollars and gives you three fixed points of contact...

Add Location to Instagram Posts

Instagram quietly turned location tags into an SEO lever, not just a social label. Posts with real place tags now surface in local search, map...

Magnetic Tape Dispenser

Magnetic tape holders are one of those shop upgrades that feel obvious the second you see them in use. Mount one on top of every...

Stop Using Spray Tack & Screen Opener

Spray adhesive and screen opener are two of the most normalized hazards in print shops, even though neither should be part of daily workflow. Liquid...

Use Tape to Remove Pin Holes

Print kisses and tiny pinholes coming out of the dryer do not always need a spot gun. For light defects, blue blockout tape removes the...

Change Squeegee & Floodbar Sizes to Save Tape

Buying multiple squeegee and flood bar widths is a simple way to cut down on constant screen taping. Instead of taping off unused mesh on...

Hand-Off Mentality

In a print shop, your customer is not just the buyer at the end, it is also the next person on your team who touches...