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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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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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