What should decorators consider when incorporating metal marking into their business?

Sara ThompsonJanuary 23, 2020

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You should make sure you have the capabilities to cut custom sizes and/or shapes from sheet metal to fit custom pieces, if not using premade plates or plaque plates. You may need other tools such as a corner notcher or hole punch.

If you would like to mark on items such as stainless-steel tumblers, it’s important to know if the material is raw stainless steel and doesn’t have a coating on it. Also, fully read the directions of whatever marking spray you are using in the application.

—JDS Industries

Sara ThompsonJanuary 23, 2020

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Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson is a fabrication/laser specialist at JDS Industries. She has been with JDS since 2016, taking on several roles including direct print, graphics coordinator, lasering, and new product testing. She graduated from the University of South Dakota with a bachelor of fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design.

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