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What is the main equipment required for sandcarving?
The main items of equipment needed are a sandcarving system and a mask-making kit. A sandcarving system requires an air…
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How can a retailer process large-volume sandcarving orders?
When the large order comes in, you have help, such as a custom mask service to produce your photomask stencils.…
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Producing Stencils/Masks for Sandcarving
If a business has automatic washout equipment, then the ideal layout is maximizing every inch of the size of a…
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Do I need to make any adjustments to complex artwork for it to be suitable to sandcarve?
Glass etching is shown best when depth is achieved. Detail reduces the amount of depth that can be achieved. In…
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Speed Up the Sandcarving Process
A way to speed up the sandcarving process is change to a coarser grit; this etches the item faster and…
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Tips for Sandcarving Wood
Make sure you have a photoresist film with a layer of adhesive. Even if you are using a self-stick photoresist…
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What are some methods to make your sandcarving projects stand out?
There are a few things that you can do to separate yourself from the competition. One thing is to get…
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Can you sandcarve ceramic?
Ceramic material yields great results when sandcarved. Sandcarving removes the glaze and reveals the ceramic underneath. Since the ceramic material…
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Sandcarving Tile and River Rock
Tile and river rock commonly require a surface to moderate depth etch. When sandcarving river rock or tile, you have…
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Features
Try This: Achieve a Two-Sided Etch in Crystal
Bring a little creativity to a simple design by adding a two-sided etch. This crystal block vase is perfect to…
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Artwork Modifications for Sandcarving Projects
How do you determine if artwork needs to be adjusted or modified? Examine the detail in the artwork. Are there…
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Considerations for High-Volume Sandcarving Projects
Larger orders typically mean lower profit margins since quantity usually means a discount. Review your process and labor time. Save…
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What should I consider when investing in a sandcarving system?
One pitfall that does occur is investing twice in a sandcarving system, such as purchasing a basic sandcarver then having…
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How do I remove the mask after blasting my substrate?
Photoresist film makes this process so easy. Peel the photoresist film right off the substrate. Based on the production run,…
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Can you explain the difference between sandcarving glass versus wood?
Sandcarving glass gives you the ability to blast a surface etch, moderate, or deep etch. The etch on glass provides…
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How do you sandcarve natural stone?
There are so many types of stone that fall under the umbrella category of natural stone, and sandcarving with photoresist…
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