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When it comes to engraving plastic, it can be overwhelming to sort through all of the available options in the market. From the different resin types, to what’s safe for a laser or rotary engraver, to specialty products and care and maintenance, there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a plastic material to fabricate.

This is the first of a five-part series on engraving plastic. In this installment, we’ll provide an overview of the main types of plastic resins used in making engraving plastics and their characteristics, including ways to fabricate plastic sheet products, the difference between interior and exterior materials, and what types of plastics to avoid when engraving.

There are so many ways to set your business apart from the competition. Differentiating your business from the others is crucial because you need a reason for customers to choose you over the rest. If you don’t already have a way stand out from the crowd, here’s some ideas on how you can set your business apart.

Know Your Why

Developing a “why” is all about understanding your purpose and motivation for starting and running your business. You’ll need to clarify your values, goals, and the impact you want to have on the world.

When you have a strong “why,” it can help guide your decisions, motivate you through challenges, and inspire your employees and customers while creating a more compelling brand identity.

To develop a “why” in your business, start by asking yourself some key questions, such as:

• Why did you start this business? What problem are you trying to solve for your customers?

• What values do you want your business to embody?

• What goals do you have for your business?

• Why

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law in the United States that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, requires buildings to have specific accommodations for disabled persons. This includes guidelines on signage that provide information or directions and are required to be accessible to people with various disabilities, such as visual, hearing, or mobility impairments.

ADA Signage Requirements

One ADA signage requirement is the use of Braille and tactile lettering. Signs must include raised tactile lettering and Grade 2 Braille, which is a system of raised dots that can be read by touch.

Signs also must have a high contrast between the text and the background, and the colors used can’t be too similar in hue, saturation, or value.

The last requirement for ADA signage is the size and placement. Signs must be placed in locations that are easily visible and accessible to people with disabilities, and the text must be sized appropriately for the distance from which

The personalized baby gifts market is the segment of the gift industry that focuses on creating customized products for babies and newborns, such as blankets, clothing, toys, keepsakes, and more. This market continues to grow as more consumers seek out personalized and handcrafted items, and if you’re not already in the personalized baby gift market, now is the time you should start thinking about growing your business by offering these types of gifts.

Why you should start offering personalized baby gifts

Personalized baby gifts are great for baby showers, religious milestones, birthdays and more. There are several reasons why entering the personalized baby gifts marketing could be a good idea. With more and more people celebrating a variety of special events for newborns and babies, the demand for personalized baby gifts is increasing. Personalized gifts are becoming more popular as they provide a special touch to a gift and make it more meaningful to the recipient.

Personalized gifts

The product pages on jpplus.com contain specific icons under the overview tab that show the capabilities of how our products can be personalized and used. Let’s take a look at what each icon represents.

Creating signs for a hospital, medical facility, or dental practice means finding the right product mix to provide clear, concise signage that fits with the design of the building and needs of the customer. As collaboration and consolidation continues to happen in the healthcare industry, branding and identification are more important than ever before. That extends to the look and design of interior and exterior signage. This can be a challenge, particularly if the customer is trying match previously installed colors for a building addition or new facility within a healthcare network.

Having a clear understanding of the signage needs of the customer can save you time and resources when creating a sign program for a healthcare facility. Here are some of the factors you should consider when meeting with a customer about signs for a hospital, medical facility, or dental practice.

Size of the building

It goes without saying, but creating a sign program for an entire hospital building is vastly

The Sublimatable Tumbler with Bluetooth Speaker is one of our most popular items and it’s sure to make your customers the life of any party. Here are some tips and tricks on sublimating this piece of drinkware so you can have a design as cool as the tumbler itself!

Download Template

Tech Tips and Templates are available for you to download on the tumblers product page at jpplus.com. The Tech Tips will help you through the sublimation process and give you some tips on how to best sublimate the tumbler. The document was created by our team of experts who have tested the products themselves to get the best results.

The templates are also a great resource to use when creating your design. The template for the tumbler shows you how big your design can be. There are guidelines to show you the print area and how far your design should go if you want a full bleed via convection oven and tumbler wrap. Before you print your transfer, delete or hide the template layer so it doesn’t show up in your

Johnson Plastics Plus is always listening to our customers when it comes to adding new products to our lineup, particularly trending drinkware items. These 20oz & 30oz Simply Engraving Tumblers are the perfect customizable product to add to your business and one of the hottest tumbler products for laser personalization. Here are some tips and tricks on how to engrave the tumblers and get the best results possible for your customers.

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Everything you need for your Epson F170 sublimation printer is here!

If you’re looking for supplies for your Epson F170 printer, Johnson Plastics Plus has you covered. With more than 30 years of experience in the sublimation industry, you’ll find a wide range of sublimation paper, heat tapes, and thousands of blanks that will work perfectly with your Epson F170.