Full Version: CGS \"Learning Center\" 4/9/05
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1]
25 Mar 2005
To: ALL
If there's a more progressive company, when it comes to sublimation equipment, supplies and training, I haven't seen them.
Coast Graphic Supply (CGS), located in Ventura, CA will host another of their ongoing "Learning Center" seminars, Saturday, April 9, 2005.
I just found out about this today. I'll provide more details, the beginning of next week.
I've volunteered my services as a guest speaker/trainer for the event.
I'll be doing a reprise of the popular "Sublimated Award Plaques" presentation, with a new twist. Sublimated indoor signage will be a sub-topic (get it?;-)
I'll also be performing an epoxy doming demonstration, explaining the nuances of dealing with the doming of larger items. There are definitely some do's and don'ts.
Stay tuned, or call Coast Graphic Supply at 805.642.2220 for more info.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 25 Mar 2005 by DGL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
28 Mar 2005
To: ALL
I have more information on the CGS event:
1) $89 per person. If more than one person from the same company, family etc. attends, the fee for subsequent attendees is $69. Lunch included.
2) Class runs from 9 am to 5 pm.
3) Other than sublimation-related curriculum, there will be demonstrations of pad printing equipment and (campiagn-style) button making equipment.
4) Most demos will be hands-on.
5) As always, an intensive Q&A will be part of the program.
Note: I've been to these events before, and I can tell you, the idea of this one ending at 5 pm is wishful thinking of the highest degree :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
4 Apr 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 4 Apr 2005
When it comes to sublimated award plaques, there's definitely a starting point, for those who wish to enter the awards industry.
This Saturday, I'll show you that starting point and explain why, once you've established a market, it's important to invest in equipment that will allow you to enter a wider range of markets, including the lucrative corporate awards market.
If I can walk into an executive's office, and walk out with a multi-thousand dollar order, based on the description of my concept alone, so can you.
I'll have an example of the plaque which won the contract, along with the story behind the sale.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 4 Apr 2005 by DGL
From: JHayes55 [#4]
5 Apr 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 5 Apr 2005
David
Is there a way to share this story/info with the rest of the forum sometime
soon after Saturday? I would think that this info would be beneficial to many
but a lot of us cannot make it to California this weekend. :)
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#5]
5 Apr 2005
To: JHayes55 [#4] 5 Apr 2005
Come on Joe, It's just a short plane ride to So Cal and you can soak up some rays sitting in Ventura Harbor sipping you favorite beverage.
Dave
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
5 Apr 2005
To: JHayes55 [#4] 5 Apr 2005
Joe,
I'll definitely do as you suggest. Actually, I've told the story on the forum in the past, but haven't shown the plaque.
I'll show the plaque and recount the story, which is a case study in why it's important to know what's being offered industry-wide; allowing you to create something that isn't, or at least, enhance the concept.
It's also a story of how the old sales technique of "Sell the sizzle, not the steak" comes into play.
In this case, I provided both, and against the corporate executive's will, his company payed for Filet Mignon :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
5 Apr 2005
To: ALL
Heat presses are basically heat presses. Smaller models, from various manufacturers, are priced within a similar price range.
It's when you go into the larger format presses, the price range fluctuates.
Probably the best known heat press manufacturer, in the Awards & Engraving industry, is the George Knight Co.
There's a much-lesser-known manufacturer, which offers larger format equipment, that makes a compelling financial argument for their product.
In addition to use as a standard heat press, a quick change of the upper platen of their pneumatic (air-actuated) model, will allow you to emboss/deboss images into fabric, such as denim jackets etc.
In past Coast Graphic Supply seminars, I've seen demos of this equipment.
Very impressive, very versatile, and on the grand scale, very affordable.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 5 Apr 2005 by DGL
From: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#8]
5 Apr 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7] 5 Apr 2005
David,
You mentioned the George Knight Co., Is that the one with the dangerous wiring problems?
Either I'm missing something, or you left out the name of the versatile cost effective heat-press.
You mentioned that small presses are similar in price/ability, its the big ones that differ. For those of us who have not shopped for a press yet, what sizes fit into each category.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#9]
5 Apr 2005
To: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#8] 5 Apr 2005
Ken,
Knight hasn't had electrical problems across-the-board. Just certain models, like the Combo Press. I believe they're taking steps to address the problem.
If you call Coast Graphic Supply, they'll be happy to give information on the "un-named" manufacturer.
After the seminar, as with the plaque example, I'll mention the press manufacturer.
Small heat presses (entry level) include the Knight "Jet Press" and the Hix "Hobby Lite." In the $300 range.
I'll offer more details, as time permits, and outside of this promotional thread.
Sorry to tease :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 5 Apr 2005 by DGL
From: JHayes55 [#10]
5 Apr 2005
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#5] 6 Apr 2005
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#11]
6 Apr 2005
To: JHayes55 [#10] 6 Apr 2005
We won't be there but my wife would love to once again shop in Ventura. A beautiful coastal city.
Dave
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
9 Apr 2005
To: ALL
OK Gang,
I'm getting ready to leave for the CGS "Learning Center" event, which takes place today, from 9:00 am thru 5:00 pm.
Hope to see some of you there, and for those who can't make it, after the event, I promise to reveal some of the information that I've so sadistically teased you with, up til now :-)
I've received permission to show the plaque which will eventually end up in the Ronald Reagan Library. It's a combination of laser engraving, rotary-engraved openings for inlaid coins, ink jet dye sub, laser toner dye sub and includes one plate in which I scanned an embroidered patch and added a canvas background in Photoshop, to make an interesting secondary focal point.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#13]
15 Apr 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 15 Apr 2005
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#14]
15 Apr 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#13] 15 Apr 2005
OK John,
I apologize for being a little tardy in getting an article together. I'm getting buried with work from my "day job."
Evidently, I'm giving my phone number out too freely :-)
I realize not everyone can get to the live seminars, so videotaped versions of the seminar, as well as "Video Field Trips" (a term coined by David Takes) are in the planning stages.
I'm meeting, Tuesday morning, with a company who's interested in the concept of the "Video Field Trip."
Stay tuned.
EDITED: 15 Apr 2005 by DGL
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#15]
15 Apr 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#14] 15 Apr 2005
Put me on the list for the video...
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16]
15 Apr 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#15] 15 Apr 2005
John,
I'd be interested to know why, in light of a number of people saying the ink jet sublimation process is too problematic, why you're gearing up.
Could you please comment in the "Getting Out/Into Sublimation" thread?
Thanks,
EDITED: 15 Apr 2005 by DGL