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Practical guides to sign vinyl, transfer tape, plotter blades, HTV and magnetic signs, plus product updates from Great Lakes Graphic Supply.

How to Plan Transfer Tape Widths for Your Sign ...

A useful transfer-tape order starts with the graphics you make most often. Buying every available width ties up shelf space. Using one oversized roll for every job can leave you...

How to Plan Transfer Tape Widths for Your Sign ...

A useful transfer-tape order starts with the graphics you make most often. Buying every available width ties up shelf space. Using one oversized roll for every job can leave you...

How Much Sign Vinyl Do I Need? A Small-Job Buyi...

Estimate sign-vinyl quantities for small lettering and decal jobs using roll width, artwork layout, cutting allowances, and linear feet before placing your order. A dozen decals can use more vinyl...

How Much Sign Vinyl Do I Need? A Small-Job Buyi...

Estimate sign-vinyl quantities for small lettering and decal jobs using roll width, artwork layout, cutting allowances, and linear feet before placing your order. A dozen decals can use more vinyl...

Wet vs. Dry Vinyl Application: Which Method Is ...

Compare wet and dry vinyl installation methods, learn when each is appropriate, and review surface preparation and application-fluid precautions before starting your graphics project. Installing vinyl graphics correctly starts with...

Wet vs. Dry Vinyl Application: Which Method Is ...

Compare wet and dry vinyl installation methods, learn when each is appropriate, and review surface preparation and application-fluid precautions before starting your graphics project. Installing vinyl graphics correctly starts with...

What Is Vinyl Mottling? Causes, Prevention and ...

Understand cloudy or blotchy vinyl mottling, common storage-related causes, prevention practices, and ways to assess the surface before deciding how to handle the material. Mottling is a cloudy, hazy or...

What Is Vinyl Mottling? Causes, Prevention and ...

Understand cloudy or blotchy vinyl mottling, common storage-related causes, prevention practices, and ways to assess the surface before deciding how to handle the material. Mottling is a cloudy, hazy or...

Why Is My Heat Transfer Vinyl Not Sticking? HTV...

Troubleshoot heat-transfer vinyl adhesion by checking garment compatibility, temperature, pressing time, pressure, and manufacturer instructions before applying more heat or attempting a repair. By Fred DeLuca, Owner of Great Lakes...

Why Is My Heat Transfer Vinyl Not Sticking? HTV...

Troubleshoot heat-transfer vinyl adhesion by checking garment compatibility, temperature, pressing time, pressure, and manufacturer instructions before applying more heat or attempting a repair. By Fred DeLuca, Owner of Great Lakes...

Vehicle Magnetic Signs: Installation, Care and ...

Review vehicle magnetic-sign installation, cleaning, care, and storage practices, including checking suitable panels and avoiding conditions that can damage the sign or vehicle finish. Magnetic vehicle signs provide removable advertising...

Vehicle Magnetic Signs: Installation, Care and ...

Review vehicle magnetic-sign installation, cleaning, care, and storage practices, including checking suitable panels and avoiding conditions that can damage the sign or vehicle finish. Magnetic vehicle signs provide removable advertising...