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Halloween Decorations

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With Halloween just around the corner, many people are scrambling for ideas for their costumes and decorations. Some costumes, such as those that mimic uniforms work well with a name tag as an accessory. The inclusion of a name tag can be a cost effective method of turning some plain clothing into a costume.

We’ve seen quite a few Halloween name tags come through over the years. Here are a few examples we put together. Something like a “Beware of Monsters” sign could be used year after year for your decorations.

The sky is the limit for the tags and signs you could create. Let us help you make a more memorable Halloween this year.

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Full Color vs Hot Stamp! Which process will be the champion?

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Here at Coller Industries (Name Tag, Inc) we have 2 major color processes to choose from. Many of our customers have specific branding requirements to follow and using certain colors is a big part of those requirements! Our Hot Stamp and Full Color processes are both fantastic, but who will emerge victorious?
Round 1
My company is requiring that we do a specific color for our logo, can you accommodate us?

Full Color: Yes, we can! Please provide your specific PMS (What’s this?) color, and we will match it as closely as our process allows!

Hot Stamp: We may be able to. We have a limited about of foil colors available (See them here.). If one of our offered colors will be acceptable your tags we would love to get your process started!
Round 1 Winner is Full Color!

Round 2
I need a custom shape for my tag as well as color in my logo, can you accommodate me?

Full Color: Unfortunately, no. We are not able to do custom shapes with this process.

Hot Stamp: Yes, we can! Please provide a Vectorized outline (What’s this?) of the shape you would like your tag in, and it’s dimensions!
Round 2 Winner is Hot Stamp!

Round 3
I need a really professional looking tag. I would like it to be metal, or at least look like metal. Is this possible?
Full Color: We only print on plastic, but we have metallic finishes available in European Gold, or Brushed Aluminum.
Hot Stamp: Our process only works on plastic, but we have a variety of metallic finishes that would be acceptable.
Round 3 is a tie!

Today’s match is a draw, folks! Hot Stamp and Full Color are both fantastic products that are incredibly durable and professional. If you are unsure about which is the best for you please give one of our friendly customer service reps a call, and they would be happy to help you decide!

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How Hot Stamping Happens

Hot stamping is one of our most tried and true processes. It’s perfect for showing metallic colors or creating an embossed look to your tags. Today, we’ll be discussing what goes into the process step by step.

After submitting your art files, we will review the artwork you submit to determine if it will work for the process. Vector artwork is required to create a die to stamp with. If the artwork file you submit is not vector, a designer can convert it for you for a small fee of $30. Once your artwork has been converted, a copy will be sent to you for future projects.

From the vector artwork, metal dies will be manufactured for each color. This is the reason an additional production day is required for hot stamping.

When we get the dies back from our manufacturer, the machinist will align tags to a guide on the stamping machine. This setup process can be time consuming because the table of the machine must be adjusted so the stamp is imprinted level with the tag, otherwise the stamp will be uneven or miss a spot.

Once a color is set up, all the rest of the tags can be aligned to the guide on the table. Check out the video at the bottom of this post to see a demonstration.
Each color is stamped one on top of another. All of one color will be stamped before the next is set up.

We offer up to 3 colors on the website, but you have the option of calling in to set up more colors. The reasons for this is that it’s increasingly difficult to set up each color and fine details may start to get lost. After 3 or 4 colors it would likely make more sense to set up a full color tag instead, unless you require a metallic foil color.

We hope you enjoyed hearing about how our hot stamping process is performed. It is an art that few can master because of the mechanical skill and finesse required to get the machine to stamp with reliable accuracy and speed.

Which Name Tag Fastener is Right for You?

You’ve chosen what name tag you want, designed your logo and made a list of the names you need printed on them. There’s still one crucial part of the name tag equation left: choosing a fastener. It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly, as different occasions and environments call for certain fasteners. Work attire and uniforms should be taken into consideration as well.

The fastener you choose will directly impact the appearance of the name tag, so choose carefully!

Magnet Fastener
Pros: Of all our fasteners, magnetic is the most popular. A strong magnetic current secures the name tag in place, but without snagging or pinning holes in the material.
Cons: If the name tag is hit or caught on something, it could be displaced and you might lose one side of the magnetic fastener.

Pin Fastener
Pros: Tried, tested and true, the pin fastener is simple and effective. Just pin it to your pocket or shirt, and your name tag will stay put. It won’t be dislodged unless the pin is accidentally unhooked, which is unlikely.
Cons: It might poke holes in your shirt or pocket. This isn’t a problem if your uniform or attire is made of heavy duty material, but if you’re wearing something more delicate, the pin might snag it.

Swivel Bulldog Clip
Pros: This fastener easily clips onto pockets and lanyards, securing your name tag without having to pin it through a shirt or fixate the magnets to stay put.
Cons: If you’re not wearing a lanyard, a jacket or pants with pockets then you’re out of luck. You want to avoid placing the name tag in an awkward place.

Bull Dog Clip with Pin
Pros: This fastener combines the best of both worlds. This can be clipped onto a sturdy pocket, lanyard, or onto your shirt. This particular clip ensures that your name tag will be wearable in every occasion, and with every outfit or ensemble.
Cons: There aren’t many cons with this fastener. But as with the regular pin fastener, the pin clip option of this fastener can make holes in your shirt or jacket.

Double Clutch Fastener
Pros: Two pins are better than one. Double clutch pins stabilize the name tag, preventing it from getting bent or hanging on the shirt too much. With even support on both sides, the name tag won’t flop or droop.
Cons: Like the regular pin clip fastener, double clutch fasteners can snag or create holes in the material it’s pinned on.

Branding on a Budget!

If you’ve been to any conferences or business meetings then you’ve probably seen or worn these stick-on name tags before.

Are these the best choice, you ask?

First of all, wearing one of these tags is better than wearing no name tag at all. They are inexpensive, and it can be fun to let your creative side shine through by writing or drawing on them yourself. On the other hand, they do wrinkle and tear easily. Secondly, they’re much harder to brand than more traditional name tags. It can be hard to read your hand-written name and company on a wrinkled name tag. However, these can also be run through a printer. This would eliminate the need for handwriting your name and company. You always want to make a positive and memorable impression. This is the first rule of any decent branding strategy for meeting potential clients and business partners.

So if the most inexpensive option is not what we are looking for, what is?

If you want your the effects of your branding to be more permanent and long lasting, your name tags ought to be too. This doesn’t mean you have to spend top dollar on a set of name tags with each employee’s name printed or engraved permanently onto each badge (But we do those too!). Plenty of lower-cost options exist which give your organization the ability to reuse branded, professional badges for multiple events or employees.

Mighty Badges are a fantastic product to use in any setting – especially if you handle smaller events and rotate volunteers in and out, or need new logos for each event.
They are elegant, and highly reusable. They are also the top reusable seller among Non-Profits. They’re affordable, and clean looking. Print names and even your logo onto the transparent insert sheets for a crisp, well thought out look that is sure to make a memorable impression.

For conferences or other large scale events, badge holders are one of the more recognizable and popular products because they’re sturdy, easy to use and rather inexpensive. Additionally, you can attach ribbons to your badge holders to further separate yourself and your staff from the rest of the conference attendees.

These are three products which allow you to further your branding strategy without breaking the bank.

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