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Articles written by your favorite local print shop team to help sell your art, promote yourself, and highlight the many creatives we work with.
MESA Climbing Gym - Mindzai Featured Client of the Month - March
MESA climbing gym is climbing its way to the top of Austin's Hottest new Climbing Gyms. Having recently opened its doors on March 7th, Mindzai went to their gym to ask them a few questions about their business and what they’re most excited to build.
Mindzai Featured Artist Series - Mr.Melty
This month we sat down with Mr.Melty to discuss inspiration, process, and whats in store for the future. Q: Kevin, AKA Mr. Melty, how did you get your start...
Mindzai Featured Artist Series - Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins
If there was ever a prototypical balance of highbrow and lowbrow art merging together with a seamless flow, Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins would be the quintessential example of that confluence. Initially...
Best Outerwear for Screen Printing
Since Fall is just around the corner, now's the time to start ordering your hoodies, jackets, sweatpants, and other cold weather merch. With a whole catalog of options, finding...
Scanning Your Original Art
Do you have an original painting or drawing you’re dying to make prints of? Have you tried to scan your work with a typical office scanner or a Kinko’s only...
Finding the Right Shirt
Written by Baylor Meche Getting your own screen printed shirts can be both exciting and stressful. The team at Mindzai prides ourselves not only in high quality screen printing, but...
Print Shop Pointers: Merrowed vs. Hot Cut
Embroidered patches are a great way to step up your merch game, however some of the technical lingo thrown around when customizing them can get confusing. We’ve had several inquiries regarding the difference between merrowed and hot cut edges recently so here’s a quick breakdown of what they mean.
Artist Spotlight: Shelby Elizabeth
1 - Are you originally from Austin? If not, why did you move here?
What’s your favorite thing about living in Austin? My dad was in the Air Force so we...
Making the Most of Your Merch
Written by Baylor Meche What are you most known for? There are countless mediums artists use to not only express themselves but also make a living from their creative energy....
Top 5 Tips to Get You Print Ready
Here, I'll go over the top 5 tips that will help you get your files ready to print without having to pull your hair out. At Mindzai, our team of experts always strive to deliver the best printed products and help you through this process.
Enamel Pins: What's Right for You?
Written by Baylor Meche For years, Mindzai has helped artists with creating high quality merch their customers love. We pride ourselves in quality, expertise, and our staff's customer service. One...
Artist Spotlight! An interview with Marcy Ellis
Written by Baylor Meche Marcy Ellis is one of our longtime clients in the fine art printing department. She specializes in drawings of the female anatomy combined with lots of floral...
The In's and Out's of Fine Art Printing.
Written by Baylor Meche At Mindzai, our high quality fine art prints are achieved through a process using lightfast inks on acid-free paper. The result is a print that will...
Artist Interview: Brandi Bruce
Written by Baylor Meche This month, Mindzai is shining the spotlight on one of our most bad ass clients, Brandi Bruce. She’s is an experienced artist with skills in,...
From Procreate to Print: Tips For Creating Print Ready Artwork
Written by Baylor Meche In today's tech-savvy age, more artists are opting to create their work digitally on tablets or computers than ever before. One of the more popular...
Die-Cut Stickers: The Process
Written by Baylor Meche Whether you're an artist looking for new items to spice up your store or a business trying to promote your brand, stickers are a cost-effective way...
The Foundation of Branding: Your Logo
With the booming generation of the side hustle, it seems like everyone is running some sort of business these days. We think that's great! If you've got a main business, an Etsy account, or...
3 Pro Tips for Preparing Artwork for Screen Printing
At Mindzai, we love bringing art to life in many different forms. Whether it be with stickers, clothing, or coffee cups, we want to help your art have a life of its...
5 Easy Tips for Selling Merch Online
By Baylor Meche During these times of limited contact and isolation, the world of online interaction has grown substantially. Whether you’re an artist who is just starting out or someone...
Small Business Strategies to Keep Your Customers Engaged
By Baylor Meche This year has hit small business harder than anyone could’ve anticipated. In times with little to no personal contact, how can you and your brand keep your...