I recently visited Chromaline in Duluth, Minnesota. Icy cold must make people smart and super nice because folks there are. I was allowed however to see a demo of their Hydrokon Water Transfer Film. I love our industry, no matter how long you are in it and how far you range, you always find something…
Ink Kitchen and Impressions have for several years now been coordinating efforts in Fort Worth, Atlantic City and Long Beach to have our industry come together to work on homelessness issues in those cities. Impressions recently did a nice job of describing those efforts. At the Long Beach Expo next week we have a poster…
Screen printing is an art form that requires precision, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the fundamentals. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there are common pitfalls that can derail your printing process. Here, we break down some of the most frequent mistakes in the screen room and how you can…
Nice article in Impressiona on what we are going to be up to in Long Beach for poster printing. Quite remarkably we have permission to print a poster with Long Beach’s favorite native son, Snoop Dogg. It all benefits Care Closet LBC which is a great program serving folks without homes living in Long Beach.…
This year was all about digging into how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaking up the apparel industry. From creativity to ethics, we covered it all at The Ink Kitchen. Here’s a rundown of some of the takeaways from 2024, a Year of Exploration. Check out the links on things you might’ve missed or might be…
Buying an “AI” enabled computer? CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs: The Brains Behind Modern Tech Let’s break down CPU, GPU, and NPU. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the workhorse, handling general tasks like web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheets. Think of it as the brain for everyday operations. Fast, versatile, and essential—it’s the processor we’ve…
Automating Creativity: Hawaiian Shirts and Illustrator Scripts One of the things you can do with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT is scripting for design applications like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. Did you know a JavaScript wizard is built into these AI platforms? It’s surprisingly effective—after some trial and error. I started experimenting by asking ChatGPT to…
We have posted about this in the past, but I am very painfully aware the past couple weeks of it being true beyond anything I imagined when we first put this concept out there. What we are calling the “Visions of Sugar Plums Effect” is real, at everybody’s shop that I’ve spoken with. I’ve found…
Managing Gmail with Gemini: A Week-Long Experiment This week, I explored the capabilities of Gemini in managing my Gmail account. I was curious after talking to LaTonna about ChatGPT and Google Drive. What is the status of Gemini and Gmail? Is it a really great tool? I tested both the Workspace Gmail and the basic…
Interested in starting a decorating business and growing fast? If so, this post is for you. Today, we’re diving into the journey of Vlad Kalman from Printing on Main Street, who shares his experiences navigating the fast-paced world of screen printing and the challenges that come with rapid growth. Starting Out: From Zero to…
