Connected Threads - How to Screen Print Puff Ink (And More From This Week)
Weekly Snapshot
This week is about intentional decisions that build stronger shops, from adopting smarter business tools to learning how retail-minded branding and technical execution can set your work apart.
Headlines From Around the Industry
- Chipply Unveils Chipply One
- Why it matters: Platforms that streamline storefronts, fulfillment, and order management are redefining how decorators scale.
- Siser Celebrates National Crafting Month with March Siser After Dark Classes
- Why it matters: Continued investment in education reflects how fast our industry evolves — and decorators who keep learning stay ahead.
- Rush Order Tees Supports Pennsylvania SPCA Humane Education Programs
- Why it matters: A continued effort to support our surrounding neighborhoods and communities highlight the opportunities to give back.
Featured Picks
- Branding Together: Retail Branding Secrets From the Creator of Atomicchild
- Why we picked it: Retail brands win with story, identity, and consistency, lessons decorators can apply immediately to build stronger merch programs for their clients.
- Less Logo, More Impact: The Subtle Branding Movement in Promotional Apparel
- Why we picked it: The shift toward understated branding is reshaping how decorators design merch packages.
- Adding Dimension: A Guide to Screen Printing Puff Ink
- Why we picked it: Texture and special effects are powerful ways to increase perceived value — and puff ink is one of the easiest ways to elevate a design.
- The POD Shift: What’s Possible Now?
- Why we picked it: Print-on-demand is reshaping how decorators approach customization, fulfillment, and sustainability, and this video highlights what’s now possible.