Liz Haas

Liz Haas has been a teacher, trainer and show coordinator for Rayzist Photomask for the past 15 years. For the past 10 years, she has actively taught workshops on the photoresist and the sandcarving process.

Liz HaasMatt DixonNovember 13, 2018

How should the production floor be laid out for an efficient sandcarving process?

Most businesses that have a sandblaster struggle with this area, but really it’s something anyone can set up properly, given…
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Liz HaasMatt DixonNovember 9, 2018

What equipment does a first-time sandcarver need in their arsenal?

The obvious answer to this is a sandblaster, but what most first-time users don’t realize is they need stencil material…
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Features

Liz HaasNovember 7, 2018

Try This: Sandcarve a Paver Brick

Donating etched bricks for a walkway or a memorial is a great way to give back and show off your…
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Liz HaasSeptember 18, 2018

What is the best way to sandcarve wood handles?

If your handles have a curve to them, you can warm the mask, which enhances the material’s pliability for wrapping…
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Education

Liz HaasAugust 27, 2018

How to Sandcarve Wood

First, apply your photoresist stencil (5- to 6-mil thickness) to the wood surface and squeegee stencil to surface. Note: Use…
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Liz HaasAugust 24, 2018

6 Tips to Prepare for a High-Volume Sandcarving Project

Consider a custom mask service to produce your photomask stencils; this service saves you labor time for a minimal cost.…
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Liz HaasAugust 20, 2018

Streamline Production with Sandcarving Film Dispensers

Large-production sandcarving businesses can benefit from investing in film dispensers paired with cover paper dispensers. The dispensers can streamline preparation…
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Liz HaasAugust 6, 2018

How to Adhere Photomask to Irregular-Shaped Stones

Photoresist film is ideal to use for detailed artwork on rocks, but how do you get the photomask to adhere…
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Liz HaasAugust 3, 2018

What font modifications should be made on graphics intended for sandcarving?

If you have produced photomasks, you are familiar with the fonts that look the best. For those fonts that are…
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Education

Liz HaasJuly 23, 2018

Artwork Adjustments for Sandcarvers

Check out the following example of original versus adjusted artwork. This printed artwork is an element from a wine label…
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Liz HaasJune 26, 2018

When to Use a Non-PVC Sandcarving Film Over a Self-Stick Film

Non-PVC sandcarving film is popular among laser engravers because it is easy to use, and you can bypass printing your artwork…
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Education

Liz HaasJune 25, 2018

Sandcarve a Pet Memorial

To sandcarve a pet memorial, start by applying a photoresist stencil to a flat piece of granite or tile. This…
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Liz HaasJune 20, 2018

Is there a more efficient way to prevent error caused by bubbles left in the photoresist?

Rather than taping over air bubbles in your photoresist film, which can be time-consuming, use a non-PVC sandcarving film such as…
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Education

Liz HaasMay 23, 2018

Try This: Twice Etched, Twice Painted Tumblers

Powder-coated stainless-steel tumblers are a popular commodity. One way to add a custom twist is with a double etched image.…
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Liz HaasMay 9, 2018

When should I use cover paper for my photoresist stencils?

Cover paper is used to protect photoresist stencils from elements like dust and from becoming too dry for later use. Once…
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Liz HaasMay 1, 2018

What considerations should be made when sandcarving wood?

It is important to note when sandcarving wood surfaces to use aluminum oxide abrasive in place of silicon carbide. The silicon…
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