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Education
Types of Compressors for Sandcarving
Most people think that a compressor is a compressor, but that’s far from true. There are at least five different…
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Education
Holiday Staples: Common Ornament Types and Edge Finishes
One of the main staples of the holiday season is ornaments. They can be used for any special occasion or…
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Education
Abrasive Types for Etching
Some of the choices you are faced with if you etch and carve glass include glass beads, beach sand (brown),…
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High-Volume Sandcarving Considerations
In the awards industry, many of us are used to working with equipment that is suitable for small-scale production. We…
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How can a decorator make the most of their time in the sandcarving process?
It is always a good idea to gang up certain processes. By this, I mean do all of one step…
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How important is a well-ventilated space when applying color to sandcarved items?
Color application is an often-requested add-on treatment for sandcarved items and requires, besides the obvious paints, an area that is…
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How can airbrushing paint be applied to a sandcarving project?
One method of applying paint to a sandcarving project is by airbrushing. The hand motions of airbrushing are similar to…
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Which light wattage is best for exposing photoresist film for sandcarving?
An important factor in choosing the right light to expose photoresist film is the wattage of the bulb. In the…
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Features
Start Off with the Right Image for Sandcarving
For photoresist production, you can choose bitmap images, even though vector images are better quality. You can’t cheat by using…
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What sort of projects can be done with sandcarving photographs?
Most photographic images were used to capture people in an event in their lives. The events span our whole life: There…
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What do sandcarving system operators need to consider about compressor maintenance?
In regard to compressor maintenance, one of the things to check for safety is the shroud, or cage, that covers…
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Does photoresist thickness affect sandcarving detail?
There are several types of photoresist on the market, and you have to choose which one works best for you.…
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Why should I consider the noise level when shopping for a compressor?
Not all compressors are created equal when it comes to the noise level they produce. If you are shopping for…
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Why should decorators learn how to sandcarve photos?
Photo etching can open up a new high-end market for you in many different types of custom gift products. These…
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What is “abrasive blasting”?
Abrasive blasting is the method of choice for etching glass in most situations. The equipment is not expensive, and the…
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What should I keep in mind when adding color to clear or jade glass after sandcarving?
If you want to add color to award and recognition pieces made from clear or jade glass, make sure you…
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