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Engraving Glass and Crystal vs. Acrylic
Glass, crystal, and acrylic substrates are all easy to engrave, but they are not well suited to the same method…
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What to Consider When Planning Your Sandcarving Shop Layout
Abrasive etching — more commonly known as sandblasting or sandcarving — is a process that requires some careful thought when…
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Awards: Annealed Glass vs. Tempered Glass
Annealed glass is glass that has been very slowly cooled after it has been made at over 1,500 F. This…
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Why Color is Popular in Glass and Crystal Awards
With around 80% of all glass and crystal awards being used for corporate recognition, the choice of being able to…
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Why It’s Important to Focus on Mid-Price Glass and Crystal Awards
We all love to show and promote high-end, glamorous glass and crystal awards. These are the pinnacle of what the…
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Tips for Using a Razor Blade on Glass Awards
In the awards industry, a razor blade is often used to cut and scrape out excess cured adhesive after bonding…
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Fun Fact: Glass is One of the Most Infinitely Recyclable Materials on the Planet
Glass is one of only a few natural materials on earth that is virtually infinitely recyclable. It can be recycled…
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How Holes Are Drilled in Glass
The answer: It’s not easy. Any material that is extremely hard (meaning glass, granite, concrete, etc.) cannot be precision drilled…
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How UV-Cured Adhesive Works
The majority of adhesives (glue) start the curing process when exposed to air. While in a container or a tube,…
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Colored Mirror Products Explained
It’s a question I often get: Is the mirror color in the mirror backing, or is it in the glass…
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The Best Method for Bonding Glass to a Wood Base
Bonding glass to a wood base is commonplace for those in the awards and recognition industry, but many ask this…
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Jade vs. Crystal Clear Glass: Which is Harder?
This question comes up a lot in the awards and recognition industry. From a technical perspective, both jade and crystal…
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Best Method for Etching Mirror Products
In my opinion, the CO2 laser is one of the most cost-effective and fastest ways to engrave mirror products. Abrasive…
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How to Avoid Scratching Glass Awards
Unfortunately, avoiding scratches on glass is easier said than done. First and foremost, it’s good to know why glass gets…
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The 411 on Direct Printing on Glass
Direct printing on glass has been around for several years and first became popular in Europe to print large glass…
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The Difference Between Crystal and Glass
Technically the difference is determined by a refractive index scale. This scale determines the clarity level of a product. Crystal…
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