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Sandcarving for Personalization
Sandcarving is an efficient, clean way to create ultimate customized designs, including fine detail with an array of substrates. Unique…
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What are the proper settings and procedures to follow when sandcarving glass?
Grit size and type are important when sandcarving glass. For best all-around results, silicon carbide grit in a 180 mesh…
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How can a decorator determine the right photoresist film to use for a sandcarving project?
Photoresist film comes in multiple thicknesses, and which thickness you choose depends on multiple factors: Substrate: The type of material you…
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What should sandcarving decorators keep in mind when looking for new market opportunities?
Products depend on the markets, and market opportunities for sandcarving are as vast as they are diverse. What makes you…
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What pieces of equipment and tools are needed to sandcarve?
The main piece of equipment needed is an efficient sandcarving machine. There are numerous options available on the market with…
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How important is artwork quality for sandcarving?
Poor artwork can cause problems throughout the process. Density of the artwork is important. For an example of high density, hold…
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Which substrates are more ideal for deep sandcarving versus surface etching?
With both the dry- and wet-process photoresist stencil material, you can carve on flat and curved substrates. Brittle materials such…
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Which surfaces are more ideal for sandcarving than laser engraving, and why?
We feel that although modern innovations such as laser engraving allow for automated processing of the film, lasers are sometimes…
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What advantages does photoresist film serve for sandcarving?
Photoresist films are the leading technology in the sandcarving industry. They provide multiple benefits over alternate methods such as plotter-cut…
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What purpose do different thicknesses of films serve when sandcarving?
Films vary in development process, thickness, and adhesion depending on the need of the project. Each of these variables allows…
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What should you keep in mind when sandcarving barware?
Keep an open mind when exploring the barware niche. There is a higher perceived value when it comes to sandcarving…
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Why is photoresist so important to the sandcarving process?
Photoresist is the lifeblood of sandcarving. A high-quality film offers the end user limitless opportunities. From dry processing films –…
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Vector Versus Bitmap for Sandcarving
Digital files usually fall into two categories: vector and bitmap. Vector is the ideal format for line art and logos.…
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Adopt a High-Efficiency Production Process for Your Sandcarving Business
The most successful sandcarving businesses have adapted their operation to employ a high-efficiency production process: using a comprehensive method of…
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How to Effectively Dry Photoresist Film
The most effective way to dry photoresist film after washout is in a photoresist film dryer, which typically takes under…
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What questions need to be answered before beginning any sandcarving job?
Below are a handful of questions you can use to guide yourself through the prep-work of any sandcarving project: How…
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