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What are some unconventional items retailers can sandcarve?
The rule of thumb with sandcarving is you can abrasive etch anything that can be scratched or is not brittle (in other…
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Why should I offer crystal and glass awards?
Trophy retailers aren’t just a local store that sells sports trophies anymore. Plenty of corporations are looking at trophy shops…
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How do I ensure my fume extractor is in compliance?
You can ensure that you are in compliance by completing the periodic checks and general maintenance. As an added benefit,…
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When should an awards retailer outsource their customization work?
I think it’s important to identify your business’s strongest qualities and focus on doing them to the best of your ability.…
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How important is it to engrave at a high resolution?
It depends on the graphic and the material. Print quality, commonly referred to as resolution, can greatly impact your engraving…
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What are the general techniques sandcarvers should follow in order to ensure a good final product?
Hold the blasting nozzle 6 to 8 inches away from the object and perpendicular to the surface. Begin blasting using…
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How do you convert an outlined image to a centerline in CorelDRAW?
If you have an outlined image and want to add a centerline, the easiest way would be to make a…
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What type of wood do you recommend using for laser engraved wood projects?
You can have a compatible laser and graphics, but it’s all for naught if you don’t have the appropriate carving…
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How do I test the accuracy of the heat setting on my heat press?
First, you can test and then calibrate your heat press using a temperature probe. We suggest using a probe over…
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Why should an awards retailer add UV-LED printing to their arsenal?
UV printing is a growth area of the awards market. If you’re not already printing full-color with a UV-LED printer,…
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How can small businesses effectively compete with larger businesses?
Like millions of decorators out there, many shops struggle to differentiate themselves from competitors who offer the same goods to…
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Assuming “average” usage in a typical shop, what is the lifespan of a heat press?
A heat press’s lifespan is typically evaluated by its number of “hits” or times that the upper platen lowers to…
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What kind of maintenance is required to keep embroidery lasers performing at peak capacity, and how often must it be done?
For single-head embroidery lasers, I recommend daily cleaning and lubrication of the embroidery machine’s hook. On the laser itself, you…
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Support the “Buy Local” Campaign
Support the “Buy Local” campaign (there are actually many different ones) by putting a sign in your window encouraging passersby…
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Engraving Acrylic
When it comes to the perfect substrate to use in your laser engraver, you can make a very good argument…
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What should screen printers look for in a haze remover?
Haze remover is used on screens to remove ghost images or stains. There are two major characteristics that a haze remover…
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