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Dec
2025
Ever wonder how printers achieve smooth gradients and realistic shading using only one ink color? The secret lies in halftones — the tiny dot patterns that turn solid ink into subtle tonal variations. What are Halftones? Halftones are dot patterns used to simulate tonal variation with a single ink color. By varying dot size and […]
15
Aug
2025
AI generated images save time, but have to be reviewed carefully for duplicated words and unintentional elements.
14
Jul
2025
Have you ever noticed that your embroidery sew outs on backing material look rough, fuzzy or feathered? This happens because embroidery backing doesn’t have a weave or grain to hold stitches in place. Without this structure, needlepoints shift into nearby holes and bunch up, leaving even the best underlay looking uneven and messy. That’s why […]
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Jun
2025
What Every Customer Should Know for Better Print Results At Ignition Drawing, we believe that great artwork begins with understanding the foundations. Whether you’re designing for embroidery, screen printing, or digital decoration, knowing the difference between vector and raster art is essential. These two image types serve different purposes, and choosing the right one can […]
Direct to Film Transfers (DTF) What is distress, and how is it utilized in DTF printing? Distress is a design technique where deliberate imperfections are added to the artwork digitally before printing. This overlay reduces the amount of ink deposited, resulting in a softer feel on the garment and allowing for greater flexibility and breathability […]
At Ignition Drawing, innovation is more than just a buzzword—it’s the driving force behind everything we do. From perfecting techniques to prevent potato chipping on stretchy fabrics, to elevating the quality of puff embroidery, we are committed to continuous improvement. Our latest project is a prime example of this dedication to embroidery innovation. The Challenge: […]
Working with “difficult” materials
Embroidering Puff Designs: To Be or Not to Be?
In this last installment, Jesse Elliott, our digitizing expert takes you through steps to…
Embroidering Puff Designs
In this third installment, Jesse Elliot, our digitizing expert takes you through the steps of…
An easy way for customers to rate our performance
“Rate Your Project” is a feature on your Ignition Drawing Dashboard: Simply click to…
Make it easier for your customers to see what the finished product will look like.
We wanted to give you more options to streamline your customer approval process. A lot of our…
Digitizing – Next steps when working with 3D Puff designs
Jesse Elliot, our digitizing expert, shares his insights in this second installment on how to…
With 3D Puff designs here are some important tips to achieve the look your customers want.
In this four part series, Jesse Elliot outlines key considerations when working with 3D…
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