BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Session Board//Session Board//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164282-20270121T133000Z@longbeach.impressionsexpo.com DTSTAMP:20261114T001606Z DTSTART:20270121T133000Z DTEND:20270121T144000Z SUMMARY:AP01 –\; From Artwork to Print: Preparing Designs for DTF &\; Screen Printing DESCRIPTION:Great artwork doesn't always mean print-ready artwork! Join Carly Gully of GraphXSource to learn how to clean up\, optimize\, and prepare designs for both screen printing and DTF transfers. Explore vector vs. raster files\, transparent backgrounds\, basic color separations\, and the common mistakes that cause production headaches. Then see the same 50th Anniversary artwork come to life in the following hands-on production class and at the Ryonet Booth in ROQ Atrium #2701.\nWho Should Come\nGraphic designers\, screen printers\, DTF decorators\, shop owners\, production teams\, and anyone responsible for preparing customer artwork.\nIdeal for beginners learning prepress fundamentals and experienced decorators looking to improve artwork workflows and reduce production mistakes.\nWhat They Will Learn\n\nArtwork Cleanup: Learn how to work with low-quality customer files\, remove backgrounds\, and fix common design problems.\nVector vs. Raster: Understand file types\, resolution\, transparency\, and when each format works best.\nOptimizing Artwork for Production: Prepare designs for different decoration methods while maintaining important details and print quality.\nBasic Color Separations: Learn the fundamentals of separating colors for screen printing and what to consider before making screens.\nScreen Printing vs. DTF Artwork: Discover how artwork requirements differ and why the same design may need different preparation for each method.\nProduction-Ready Files: Understand file setup\, sizing\, colors\, backgrounds\, and the final checks that prevent costly mistakes.\nBetter Prepress Workflows: Explore practical techniques and tools to make artwork preparation faster\, more consistent\, and easier for production teams. LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR