The 2026 sublimation lookbook
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Engraving
Laser and rotary engraving: techniques for drinkware, glass, wood and metal; equipment and materials; and ideas for awards, memorials, promotional products, and custom gifts.
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Try This: Engraved Wooden Stamps
Woodblock printing is an ancient method of using wood carving to create impressions on fabric, paper, and other products.Read More →: Try This: Engraved Wooden Stamps -
Save Engraving Time with Color Mapping
Learn how color mapping is an effective method to reduce the amount of time spent on each engraving job.Read More →: Save Engraving Time with Color Mapping -
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Laser Special Effects on Glass Using a Paper Towel
Explore the decorating technique for a clear, white engraved effect.Read More →: Laser Special Effects on Glass Using a Paper Towel -
Try This: Trophy with relief engraving
Make a three-dimensional winner's trophy using a mix of wood and metal, and 3-D relief engraving.Read More →: Try This: Trophy with relief engraving -
Popular Customization Techniques for Glass Items
Find out which applications are the best fit for different forms of glass.Read More →: Popular Customization Techniques for Glass Items -
Build a Laser Maintenance Kit
Alleviate the burden of maintenance by creating a kit stocked with these 16 itemsRead More →: Build a Laser Maintenance Kit -
Mixing Mediums: How to spruce up recognition products with color
Mixing laser engraving with a full-color print can give an award just the pop it needs to stand out.Read More →: Mixing Mediums: How to spruce up recognition products with color -
Engraving Custom Gifts
Adding specialty custom gift products to your shop's outputRead More →: Engraving Custom Gifts -
Ending Engraving Errors: Working with Different Wood Types
What you should know when engraving wood, whether its light or dark, or has small or large veinsRead More →: Ending Engraving Errors: Working with Different Wood Types -
Preparing Photos for Stamp Engraving
Helpful tips and reminders to keep in mind when editing photos intended for stamp engraving.Read More →: Preparing Photos for Stamp Engraving -
Recalibrate Laser Speed
If you've noticed a drop in performance, here are some steps you can take to correct the problem.Read More →: Recalibrate Laser Speed -
A&E Asks Women in the Industry: 5 Minutes with Lisa Higginbotham
Lisa Higginbotham, president and owner of 5Star Awards, says she ended up in the awards industry by accident. Nineteen years later, she reflects on her career.Read More →: A&E Asks Women in the Industry: 5 Minutes with Lisa Higginbotham
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