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Sandcarving 101: The Wire Wheel Brush
There are a few reasons to use a wire wheel brush on your photoresist film. The wire wheel brush is…
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Sandcarving Tip: Working with Wine Bottles
A 5mil photoresist is generally used for sandcarving wine bottles because of the ability to achieve substantial depth for the…
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How does the sandcarving process vary with glass versus wood?
Sandcarving glass gives you the ability to blast a surface, moderate, or deep etch. The etch on glass provides contrast.…
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When working with large substrates, what should sandcarvers keep in mind?
Oversized (4′ X 8′) carpeted worktables are important. A well thought-out work environment is key to working with oversize projects. Larger…
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A Lesson on Sandcarving Abrasive
Aluminum oxide is brown in color and is known as fused (brown) alumina (Al203). Brown fused aluminum oxide is a…
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How can a decorator be successful with sandcarving?
Start with proper and quality equipment for this process. Purchasing quality equipment comes with quality support. Also consider attending a…
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What should a sandcarving user always keep in mind?
A top consideration for sandcarving is having quality artwork. In some cases, creating quality artwork can be a challenge due…
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Tackle Multi-Stage Sandcarving: Part Two
Tackling complex projects using photoresist takes skill at the design stage. You don’t want etching lines that cross over each…
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Tackle Multi-Stage Sandcarving: Part One
Multi-stage sandcarving is more of an art form and one that requires dedication and practice. In general, multi-stage carving is…
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What steps should be taken to ensure efficiency with sandcarving?
When it comes to making a photoresist stencil, ensure the artwork is in vector form (black and white). The next…
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Sandcarving with Aluminum Oxide Versus Silicon Carbide
Typically, users (sandcarving glass and occasionally stone) will choose a product based on its relevant cost and cutting speed. Aluminum…
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What substrates are not ideal for sandcarving?
Plastic or acrylic. This material can be sandcarved, but no depth can be achieved. Acrylic and sand do not mix…
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Try This: Sandcarve on a Wine Glass
Photoresist film allows detailed images in glass and it is the perfect sandcarving film to turn a design into a…
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Get Your Sandcarving Services Out There
Social media is always a good method to promote your products and services. Sandcarved items are handcrafted and should be…
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Applying Paint-fill to Sandcarved Wood
Once wood is sandcarved, a paint-fill application is recommended to provide contrast. If you do not want to add a…
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What is the best font size to use when sandcarving on glass?
If using a font that is highly contrasted (on glass) – meaning the font is thick on one side and…
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