Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Business card holder


One of my favorite customers, Tucson Roller Derby, had a bout this past Saturday night. I asked the merch head if I could display business cards at the table, but realized I needed a holder.

I wanted something different than the usual clear plastic card holders, and decided to make my own. It was all junk sitting down in the car side of my shop. All told, it took less than 30 minutes to make, and is something eye-catching, unique and cool. The president of TRD liked it so much, she asked me to make one for her.

Monday, July 26, 2010

On having a published price list

I view each job as a custom order. Since there are so many mills making different styles of shirts, and they all have their own characteristics, I stopped using a set of published prices a few years back. I tried it in the past and found that when my price list called for an Anvil 976, 100% cotton shirt, and you want American Apparel 2100s, I had to turn around and give you a custom price anyway.
Also, unless its a reprint, I like having a look at the art before I gave a quote. This is especially important with multicolor work.
There are a lot of screen printers out there giving different levels of price, service and quality. Low advertised prices will attract new business, but quality and service generates loyal customers. I am always looking for new customers, with the hope of forming long lasting partnerships with them.