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Glass and Crystal Awards: Form vs. Function
The glass and crystal award industry designs and produces two basic kinds of products. The first is the “formal” award…
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How to Take Apart UV-Bonded Glass
Depending on the size of the cross-sectional area of the adhesive bond, it is often possible to take two bonded…
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Tips for UV Adhesive Bonding of Color Bases
It is important to remember that UV adhesive is cured by a long wave ultraviolet lamp when the UV light…
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Will a razor blade scratch the surface of a glass award?
The answer is definitely yes. Even though a carbon steel razor blade edge is not quite as hard as glass,…
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Why is it 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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Why is color becoming so 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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What’s the difference between annealed glass and 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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Is glass or crystal easier to engrave than 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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Handling the Hardness of Glass
The simplest way to explain this is to compare the hardness of glass to the universally used “Mineral Hardness Scale…
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What actually happens to glass when it is being etched with a CO2 laser?
Unlike abrasive etching (sandcarving), which physically removes glass from the surface of glass, and also deeper into glass, the CO2…
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What are “water marks” on glass and how can you remove them?
Water marks on glass are mineral deposits resulting from water (or moisture in humid climates) that has dried on the…
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How do I calculate the square footage and weight of glass?
Being able to calculate the square footage of glass (or any other material) is key to knowing just how many…
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What qualities should I look for when purchasing high-end glass for sandcarving?
If you’re sandcarving high-end glass or crystal products, wholesale blanks can be expensive. Even among the more expensive blanks, there…
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How can I improve sandcarved glass and crystal sales?
If you are going to offer glass or crystal, choose pieces for your showroom. Choose a range that spans from…
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