For the highest quality graphic design software and the one offering a more professional of results, many of us designers tend to choose that of either Inkscape or Illustrator . Yet, if you’re at a crossroads and currently deciding which one to...
There’s nothing more rewarding than creating your own unique design and seeing the finished product. T-shirt designs let you use your creativity to the full, but to make them you will need to find the best transfer vinyl for the job. Here we review...
As regular users of digital cutting machines, we’re often asked for our professional thoughts and opinions on current product ranges. Most recently, we’ve had several people asking us to rate Silhouette’s cutting machine, the Silhouette Cameo 3...
One of the most popular methods when it comes to printing, if you don’t know much about the printing process, then the sublimation technique may sound complicated! However, the results it derives are divine, more so when it comes to those more...
There’s no getting away from the increasing popularity of the Cricut machine. Now one of the most purchased items in the crafting industry, the Cricut machine has long been a fan favorite for designers and hobbyists alike for many years. Yet, with...
For those not yet familiar with the act of weeding, this is one cutting technique that is hugely popular when creating vinyl designs. Not to be confused with the act of gardening, weeding vinyl is a fantastic technique that derives some of the most...
If you create designs for t-shirts, greetings cards or stickers, you will need to create them, then cut them out. Most image editing programs allow you to build up your design using multiple layers. If you work with layers you may need to use the...
Stickers are designed to be long lasting, but sometimes you want to give them that extra bit of protection. You can put polyurethane over your stickers, but be careful how you do it. Some surfaces react to polyurethane differently to others and you...
Using a heat press to create your own designs can be a great hobby or a way to make some money. Once you have set up all your equipment, you can make almost anything. One thing you will need though is a printer, and as Epson is such a trusted brand...
Die cutting machine are a way to cut out shapes to be used in your projects. They are invaluable to paper crafters and have many uses for hobbyists. Beginners want something easy to use to help them get started so we’ve picked out a few of the best...