Personalize a Candle

Today’s tutorial not only shows you how to make a beautiful piece of home decor, but it also show you how to make an amazing, personal gift. With adhesive vinyl, a couple of tools, and a glass candle, you’ll have a work of art in no time.

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For this project, you’ll need:

Once you have your materials gathered, follow these steps:

1. Design your image.

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2. Adjust your cut settings.

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3. Insert your vinyl.

4. Double check your settings, and click cut.

5. Weed your design.

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6. Apply the transfer tape.

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7. Carefully peel it off.

8. Admire your work!

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Learn How You Can Simplify Your Design Process!

Have you been wanting to create your own graphics, but don’t have a background in graphic design, and aren’t sure where to start? We can help! The Digital Art Solution software is an add-on service for CorelDraw designed with one primary purpose: to simplify and automate both the design and the production process. Helping you save time so that you can create more, faster! Even better. . . we offer free webinars on how to use the software and related art libraries. Just keep reading for schedule information on those webinars.

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How? Let Smart Designer Pro do most of the work! This add-on software makes it possible for anyone, regardless of skill level, to produce high-quality custom graphics quickly and easily within CorelDRAW . Anyone who produces graphics relies on two basic technologies: graphic design software and digital artwork (clip art, templates, fonts, etc). This software combines both into a graphics system that works seamlessly with CorelDRAW.

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Do you create garments with rhinestone designs? Then you will love Rhinestone Designer! This add-on software blends in seamlessly with CorelDRAW X7 or X8. Rhinestone Designer adds over 65 design and production features to CorelDRAW that automate and simply art production for rhinestone apparel and heat applied graphics. Making it even easier for you to design Rhinestone garments!

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The Ready Art series was designed as a tool for anyone who needs to quickly produce high-quality custom artwork for the imprinting industry without any cleanup. Each clipart image and template is specially prepared to be “production-ready” without any modification.

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Are you in the personalization business? Smart Monograms is a monogram template that works with the Smart Designer Pro Add-On software within CorelDRAW! This innovative product line was designed to create highly profitable customized products without the hassle of working with traditional monogram fonts.

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Are your customers requesting vinyl decals? If you want to increase your decal business, then Power Pack Decals is sure to help! The Power Pack 3 is a complete kit of tools to design, market and sell vinyl decals. The kits include editable templates, sales sheets, an order form and critical training documents for selling vinyl decals as part of a fund-raising program. Power Pack 3 is compatible with CorelDRAW X4 or higher, Rhinestone Designer and Smart Designer Pro.

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Designing for sports teams and fans? Sports Packs 1-3 are 2 collections of vector clip art for our Smart Designer Pro add-on software for CorelDRAW. These three collections of sports oriented vector clipart and templates provide maximum production flexibility and style. Each file has been meticulously crafted to ensure production readiness for popular production processes.

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Interested in seeing a demonstration? Sign up for a free webinar! There are two coming up in May: Profitable Opportunities in Rhinestone Multi-Decoration, Monday, May 1 from 4 – 5:00 PM EDT, and Monogramming Madness, Monday, May 15, 4 – 5:00 PM EDT. Please click here for the schedule and to register. If you can’t make our live webinars, please view any of our previously recorded

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Pro World Video Tutorials

Along with being the world’s largest supplier of heat applied graphics and materials, Pro World also has an extensive collection of helpful videos on our YouTube Channel. We pride ourselves on being the premier source for creative entrepreneurs and we’re going to take it a step further.

Between our YouTube videos and blog tutorials, we hope you’ve been able to expand your product offerings and skill set. But now, starting next month we’re also going to offer weekly Facebook Live Posts. If there is anything specific you’d like to see us talk about please leave us a comment below and let us know!

Here is a sampling of our top viewed videos on YouTube. If there’s something you want to see or learn more about, and you don’t see it there, please let us know!

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Selling custom shirts can be a big undertaking, let PW Custom, by Pro World help make it easier for you. Just upload your artwork, tell PW how many transfers you need, what size you want them, and what colors you need them in, and we will print and ship them to you. Just have your heat press and supply of shirts ready to be pressed and you’re all set!

In the market for a new heat press? Check out this video for an overview of the Transpro 15×15, our most popular heat press. This is a great step-by-step tutorial.

This is a great step-by-step tutorial for our TransPro Transfer Machine. If you’re new to this or still deciding if it’s something you want to do, watch this three minute video.

Sublimation printing on latte mugs with our 3 in 1 mug press is super easy. We’ll show you exactly how in this brief, step-by-step video.

In this video we give you an overview of our Transpro Mini Heat Press. Don’t be fooled by its size, it can do anything our larger heat presses can do, but it is portable and is great for taking to craft shows and vendor events at just 35 pounds.

For more videos, please visit our YouTube Channel, and for more information on ProWorld and our offerings, visit our main website. Don’t forget to leave us a comment below letting us know what you’d like to see in our Facebook Live Posts.

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Learn how to layer GLITTER HTV

Did you know that you can layer GLITTER HEAT TRANSFER VINYL?! Read on for details and a step by step how to.

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To prepare for your project you need to:
-Design your cut file.
-Preheat your heat press and set it to 320 degrees F.

 

Now that you have all of your materials and equipment ready, take your multiple cuts of Chemica Bling Bling Heat Transfer Vinyl.

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Warm up your heat press, and press your first vinyl layer at 320 degrees F for 10 seconds.

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Peel the plastic transfer paper off.

And lay your next piece of bling bling on top.
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Cover your full design with a teflon sheet and press it again (at 320 degrees F) for 10 seconds.

Peel back your plastic overlay and admire your sparkly results!

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Peel back your plastic overlay and admire your sparkly results! Still have another layer to add? No problem! You can add up to 3 layers of Chemica Bling Bling Heat Transfer Vinyl, so just repeat the steps from above.

Once you’ve completed your project, tag us on Instagram using the hashtag #proworldinc so we can check out your awesome creations!

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The 5 Top Valentine’s Day Gifts

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, why not buy your sweetheart a gift that keeps on giving? Here are the top 5 gifts for the crafter in your life!

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Heat Press
Let your Valentine put the iron away for good by surprising them with our most popular heat press, The TransPro® 15×15.  This easy to use, manual heat press is ideal for applying heat transfers to t-shirts, jackets, mousepads, tile, and more! The even pressure and temperature will make creating custom items a breeze!

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Silhouette Cameo Value Package
Has your Valentine been dreaming of a Silhouette Machine? Then this package is perfect! With the Silhouette Cameo Value Package, your sweetheart will receive a Silhouette Cameo 3, a Vinyl Starter Kit, a Rhinestone Starter Kit, and a Heat Transfer Starer Kit. Plus, you can add a discounted 15 x 15 Heat Press to your order to make the gift extra special.

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Sublimation Bundle
Help your Valentine take their custom business to the next level with the Sublimation Starter Package! They will be able to create one-of-a-kind, custom pieces like mugs, phone cases, frames, license plates, tags, and more. This bundle includes a high-performance sublimation printer, ink and paper, and easy to use creative software. You can also add a heat press!

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VINYL
Show your Valentine how much you care with a package full of vinyl! Pro World offers an extensive selection of heat transfer vinyl from all major vinyl manufacturers including Siser, Chemica, FDC, and Specialty Materials. With a wide array of colors and prints you can create a one of a kind gift that will make your sweetheart smile! Plus, you can add a mini heat press to your order for ONLY $89 when you spend $199, or add a 15 x15 Heat Press for $99 when you order $399 of merchandise!

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Mug Starter Package
Nothing says love like the combination of coffee and crafting! With the Pro World Mug Starter Package, your Valentine will receive a Virtuso Sublimation Printer, Trans Pro Mug Heat Press, Ink, Paper, Mugs and More. The perfect way to start your day will always be within reach!

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Save Time and Money with our NEW Starter Package

Do you want to speed up the design process? Check out our latest Starter Package featuring Smart Designer Pro. This software saves you time by working seamlessly with CorelDraw to provide you with instant access to designs and templates. The Smart Designer Pro Starter Package also saves you money by allowing you to mix and match software to create a package that fits your needs! 

Are you familiar with Digital Art Solutions software?

Digital Art Solutions creates computer software and digital artwork to help anyone interested in learning how to design their own graphics within CorelDraw. The add-on design software makes it possible for anyone, regardless of skill level, to produce high-quality custom graphics quickly and easily by combining graphic design software and digital artwork into a single system.
The base of the starter package includes the Smart Designer Pro Software and Ready Art Volume 1. There are a number of additional add on’s as well. 

Smart Designer Pro Software

Smart Designer Pro is the core component of the Digital Art Solutions Graphics System. This software combines both graphic design software and digital artwork into a graphics system that works seamlessly with CorelDRAW X6, X7 & X8. The software adds over 70 design and production features to CorelDRAW that automate and simplify the process of art production. Instead of learning complex production and design steps, Smart Designer Pro does the work for you.

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Ready Art Volume 1

Ready Art is the perfect volume for retail graphics, fund-raising programs, custom gift programs, or onsite graphics. This series was designed as a tool for anyone that needs to quickly produce high quality custom artwork for the imprinting industry without any cleanup. Each clipart image and template is specially prepared to be “production-ready” without any modification.

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Optional Add-Ons Include:
Photo Templates 1

Printing photos on apparel and other imprintables can be a HUGE business opportunity, and Photo Templates gives you a tremendous step up on the competition. Photo Templates gives you more than 100 customizable designs made to personalize. Just insert a photo and it is ready in just a few moments.

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Sports Packs 1-3

Sports Packs 1-3 are 3 collections of sports oriented vector clipart and templates that provide maximum production flexibility and style. Each clipart file has been hand selected from the most popular collections of Digital Art Solutions production-ready art volumes. New templates have been constructed with an emphasis on style and production-readiness.

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Smart Monograms 1&2

Smart Monograms 1 & 2 are ideal for vinyl graphics, heat transfers, rhinestone multi-decoration, sublimation, direct to garment printing, laser engraving, applique, and embroidery. This innovative new product line was designed to create highly profitable customized products without the hassle of working with traditional monogram fonts.

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Power Pack 1-3

Vinyl decals and stickers are incredibly profitable. Power Packs 1-3 is a complete kit of tools to design, market, and sell vinyl decals. The kits include editable templates, sales sheets, an order form, and critical training documents for selling vinyl decals as part of a fund-raising program.

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Want to learn more about the Smart Designer Pro Starter Package? Head to our website. Or see the Smart Designer Pro features first hand on our YouTube Channel!

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Tools to help you reach your custom business goals

Now that the new year is here, and you’ve put some thought into what you hope to achieve in the coming months, it’s time to plan out how to reach your goals and turn a profit. There are a number of products that can help you do that, and while you may know about them, you may not be using them to their full potential.

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Cutting MachinesCutting machines are perfect for cutting designs out of heat transfer or adhesive vinyl.You can find images on the internet, purchase images, or even design your own. Pro World’s digital design software can also help speed up the creation process for monograms, rhinestones, and sport themed items. Learn more about the software and its capabilities on our website.

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Sublimation Take your custom designs to the next level with sublimation. Sublimation gives you the ability to adhere printed photos and images onto a number of different items including mugs, phone cases, frames, license plates, and tags.  Think about all of the personalized services you can offer!

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Heat Transfers- Heat transfers allow you to create wearable and other items quickly. You can customize shirts, bibs, bags, canvas boxes, etc. Choose from thousands of  heat transfers in our library or create a custom transfer at pwcustom.com. Think of the possibilities for your own business needs, as well as the needs of your customers.

Think about each product and how it can help you expand your business and customer base. How can each item help you to reach your 2017 business goals? What will you accomplish this year?

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Different Ways to Make Money with Custom Transfers

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So by now, you probably already know that we offer custom transfers. But did you know that there are many different ways to use custom transfers to make money for your business?

First, let’s talk about the obvious answer here… t-shirts. Everyone wears t-shirts. Everyone needs t-shirts. Below we have compiled a list of some of the different events/groups of people that maybe you haven’t thought of… where there is money to be made!

-Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
-Businesses (Landscaping, Plumbing, etc)
-Bars/Restaurants/Pizza Shops
-Church Groups/Organizations
-Festivals, Car Shows
-Family Reunion
-Hair Salon/Barber Shop
-Fundraisers (Cancer Walks, etc)
-Labels/Tags for garments
-Resorts (Hotels, Camping, etc)
-Tourist Locations
-Staff/Security Shirts
-Sports Competitions (Cheerleading, Wrestling, etc)
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-Kid’s Birthday Parties
-Bachelor/Bachelorette
-Wedding Party (Bride, Bridesmaids)
-Bar Crawls
-Holiday Parties
-Motorcycle Groups
-Gyms, MMA, Yoga, etc
-Sports Jerseys (Football, Baseball, etc)
-Local American Legion Halls
-Local Police Stations/Fire Departments
-School Teams/Spirit Shirts
-Baby Onesies
-Independent Distributors

On top of creating a variety of t-shirts for your customer’s needs, you can also branch off and start up your own t-shirt line, with a few of your own unique graphics that can appeal to a wide range of customers. The best part about transfers is that you don’t have to have a stockpile of already-made shirts and hoping that they sell. We recommend having a bunch of different color garments, in different styles and sizes – that way you can press a transfer to whichever one your customer chooses.

The possibilities really are endless! Create custom koozies for a wedding, or a bachelor party. Make custom hats and tote bags for a fundraiser. Our custom transfers can be applied to many materials including towels, sweatshirts, hoodies, denim, and more! Step outside of the box and get creative to make the most of custom transfers.

Get a quote on your design here!

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Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday Specials!

Today, we are thankful for you, our customers!

We appreciate your support which has kept us going strong for over forty years.  Your creativity inspires us each day and we are grateful for all of your feedback and suggestions. We love hearing about the successes in your business ventures.  Keep sharing your thoughts and your projects with us. . .we always enjoy seeing what you are up to!

Enjoy this special day with your family and friends. And don’t forget to check out our Black Friday specials! We are offering:

3X PW Reward Points
10% off all vinyl
10% off all starter packages
Free US Ground Shipping on any order over $59 (normally $129)

Our Black Friday specials are currently active and will stay active until Monday, November 28 at 11:59pm ET.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Custom Rhinestone Transfers

Are you looking to kick up your fundraising a notch? Want your dancers or cheerleaders to sparkle even more?  Or maybe you would like to add some bling to your designs? Our custom rhinestone transfers are perfect for creating one-of-a-kind designs! 

custom-rhinestone-transfersWant to get started creating your own custom rhinestone transfer? Here is what you need to know!

Our custom rhinestone transfers have a required minimum of 25 pieces with stones available in a variety of colors. Proofs are available when you pay for your order and we’ll assist in your art set up. All orders are shipped within 2 weeks after the artwork is approved and the order has been placed.

Our transfers are so easy to use. To apply a custom rhinestone transfer, set your heat press to 327 degrees and press for 10 seconds. Then peel it off warm to cold. – That’s it! 

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Want to make your own rhinestone or sequin heat transfer? Visit us at PW Custom, for more details about our custom rhinestone transfers, and details on submitting your artwork.

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(image credit to Amy Tangerine)

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