One of the most underrated artistic tools (and one that’s rarely considered) is the stencil. Printable stencils have a diverse range of uses, across different mediums and canvases. From painting stencils and number stencils to scrapbooking and even airbrush designs, stencils offer a wealth of artistic designs for those with a creative eye. Read more »
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society. As a result of demand, brands are desperately trying to stand out on the market, from vicious competition, to make people chose them over the festive period. At Steve Wood Services we’d recommend using popular or widespread events, such as Christmas, as opportunities to market your business in a new way. Here are some of the top Christmas branding materials to give you some ideas. Read more »
All brands need to start from somewhere and that somewhere lies with the perfect brand name, a strong logo, and good typography. Making sure all of your branding material and promotional marketing resources are clear and concise comes down to the typography used. After you’ve decided on your typefaces and structure, our screen printing and ink supplies at Steve Wood Services can develop the look of your brand. Read more »
Understanding the importance of colour in marketing and branding will help your brand become the best it can be. The Pantone Matching System (PMS) has been put to use by a large number of companies in a variety of industries. These special and creative colour matching projects caught our eye though. We can provide you with the colour you need at Steve Wood Services with our range of inks. Read more »
Creating a brand from scratch can be tough but getting the right name is possibly the hardest step. The name will tell a lot about your brand so consider who you are, what you want to say, and how you want your brand to be received. Once you have the name sorted, our screen printing and ink supplies at Steve Wood Services can be used to create your perfect logo and marketing material. Read more »
Ink is an essential part of screen printing but getting ink on your clothing can be a nightmare. At Steve Wood Services our products, where possible, comply with our environmental policy to avoid using damaging chemicals such as chlorinated hydrocarbons, making them better quality and safer. Don’t let your masterpiece ruin your clothing with these simple solutions. Read more »
Screenprinting is not the only form of stencil art. Lino-printing allows you to create a specific moulded stencil in order to produce patterns or images. At Steve Wood Services we provide a variety of inks suitable for lino-printing. Learn more about lino-printing below. Read more »
When you’re starting up a business or website you need to think carefully about your branding. The colours you choose will affect the image portrayed to an audience. Knowing how to decide on a colour scheme that is right for you and the purpose of your business is essential. We understand colour at Steve Wood Services; look through our ideas on how to market and brand your business successfully. Read more »
Ink is a versatile, useful and complex substance. There are many different types of, and uses for, ink. Ink has been used and developed for thousands of years to create the sophisticated, reliable forms of ink used today. We have compiled a list of three domestic uses for ink to allow you to realise just how much you use, appreciate and rely on ink, ink development and ink chemists. Read more »
The use of ink is almost as old as civilisation itself. For thousands of years, humans have been using ink to relay messages and document history. However, before history could be documented, ink had to be developed. Find out how ink was developed by three autonomous communities and how ancient ink paved the way for sophisticated, modern ink. Read more »