Because sandcarved items are handmade, there is an element of craft or art to certain products; therefore, sandcarving can be more labor intensive compared to a more automated process such as laser engraving. Not to take anything away from those processes, but sandcarving requires a more hands-on approach, so this could pose a challenge for shops who don’t want to invest the time into a product. On the opposing side, because of this challenge, you can command a much higher dollar.
-Billy Willis, Rayzist