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1). You Can’t See The Family Reunion For The Trees: Designs For Family Reunion T-Shirts
You’ve been given the job of getting t-shirts for your family reunion. The first thing that comes to mind for a design is a tree that incorporates various family members’ names. Unfortunately, this is the first thing that comes to most people’s minds and so you see that design everywhere. The following are some t-shirt design ideas that might get you out of the family reunion forest.

2). Light Vs. Dark; In Pricing T-Shirts, It Makes A Difference
When screen printing t-shirts, a surprisingly important factor in determining price is the color of your textile. Choosing a white shirt will result in considerable savings in your printing costs. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, from initial shirt pricing to factors in the printing process.

T-shirts are usually priced in two categories, “Whites” and “Darks”.

3). Computer Graphics: They're Not All The Same
Graphic images on your computer come in two different forms, raster images and vector images. Raster images are made by programs such as Photoshop and

4). Say It On A Shirt
Throughout human history people have always found ways to express their ideas to others. Handbills and flyers have covered city walls since the advent of the printing press. Graffiti has been around since Roman times.

In the 20th century, a new form of self expression emerged: the t-shirt. Originally introduced by the Navy in 1913, it took widespread use by soldiers in World War II to introduce the crew neck t-shirt to the public.

5). Printing On The Dark Side: Four-Color Or Simulated Process?
Printing a full color image on a dark shirt is one of the hardest jobs a screen printer faces. Regular four-color process uses transparent inks: Cyan (sky blue), Magenta (hot pink), Yellow and Black) which print in various percentages, blending together to form a wide range of colors. While this process works beautifully on a white shirt, the results can be disappointing on dark shirts, requiring a white underbase and multiple passes of colors ending up with a thick ink layer and muddy color.

6). Printing Your T-shirts: An Overview
You've picked your textiles, created a t-shirt design and placed your order. So what happens next?

The first step in getting your design onto a t-shirt involves printing films for the various colors used. A graphic artist will look at your artwork and determine the best method of printing the colors.

The two main methods of printing colors are spot colors and four-color process.

7). When The End Is Near
This article shares on how to prepare for the death of your pet. This need mot be a sad event if we look from a more positive perspective.

8). T-Shirts: 50/50 Or 100% Cotton?
Your two main choices of textile in screen printing are 50/50 cotton/polyester blend and 100% cotton. Which type you would choose depends on the parti

9). Preparing Homemade Dog Food
This article shares about the authors experience with homemade meals for her pets. Included are step by step guide on how to prepare wholesome nutritious home cooked meals quickly. Here is a simple step by step guide which will help dog owners whip out a wholesome tasty meals instantly.

10). Please, No More Toxins For My Best Friend
Since the pet food recall incident, many dog owners are looking for healthy homemade meals for their pets to minimize health risk related to their diet. This article summarizes the main ingredients that we should not include into their diet when preparing homemade meals. This article is a must read for all dog lovers intending to cook for their pets.

11). Cost-effective Healthcare Dog Ownership
Boosting the immune system of our pet is the best way to ensure long term optimal heath. This advice can help save pet owners expense on pet health care in the long term. Information shared in this article is consolidated by author from her own experience which will help all dog lovers.

12). Want Your Pet To Have That Gorgeous Shiny Coat?
This Article shares about techniques have resulted her dogs acquiring a set of gorgeous coat that many envy. These tips are simple and easy to implement for all dog owners who wants to achieve optimum health and a set of shinning healthy coat for their pet.

13). The Most Important Part Of Pet Housebreaking
Housebreaking training is one of the most tedious yet most crucial lessons we need to teach our pets. If this is not done properly, we will be having a very bad back pain for life cleaning up after their mess. This article provides some important lessons and key things to note when housebreaking your pet. It includes also an easy guide on how to toilet train your pet quickly and effectively.

14). Living With Doggy Happily
This is a quick reference guide for dog owners to perform basic health screening at home on their pets. Included are some tips on how to achieve a long healthy happy dog-human relationship.

15). It Is Great To Be A Dog Owner
Having a pet is a lifetime commitment. This article explains responsibilities of pet ownership and what we should consider before having a pet. What are the options available other than buying from a shop or a dog breeder. Lastly, dog ownership comes with many health benefits which the article summarizes.

16). Help, My Dog Has Bad Breath!
The dental health of your pet is of paramount importance to their overall health and wellbeing. Many owners neglect the dental health of their pets until a serious condition occur to their health. This article shares about dental care tips that dog owners can use to ensure good dental health and hygiene.

17). Choosing Dog Food Brands Without Long-term Health Risks
This article discuss on what to look out for when selecting pet food at stores. Though the author do not advocate for commercially prepared pet food, she shares about what to look out for when choosing a pet food brand. Included are alternatives to canned dog food. This article offers a simple guide for dog owners who still rely on commercially pet food as the main food source for their pets.

18). Itchy Scratchy Dog
Many dogs today suffer from constant scratching and this can cause much dismay and annoyance from pet owners especially if they are their wits end on what is causing the itch. Some dogs end up scratching themselves raw which could lead to infections as well. Included are some suggestions on what could be causing your pet to scratch constantly and remedies recommended.

19). Safety First For Fido On The Road
Safety precaution in a car ride is not just important for human but for our furry friends as well. Included are some tips all pet owners should take note when bringing their animal friends out for a car ride. Take the necessary steps to ensure a safer ride for you and your pets.

20). Why Socializing Your Dog Is Important
This article shares on why socializing your dog is one of the most essential skills your pet needs to acquire. A child needs to learn how to relate to the world, same goes for your dog, she needs to learn how to behave amongst dogs and humans.