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Awards & Customization

Ideas and how-to for awards, recognition and personalization businesses: laser engraving, sandcarving, routing, UV printing and sublimation on gifts and promotional products. Learn new techniques, find equipment and grow your customization business.

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  • sandcarve wood
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    How to Sandcarve Wood

    Follow these four steps to create a unique wood product
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  • buying used screen printing equipment
    Business and Marketing

    Things to Look Out for When Buying Used Equipment

    Take the time to conduct proper research and inspection, and you'll be on your way to finding your next workhorse.
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  • Sandcarving

    6 Tips to Prepare for a High-Volume Sandcarving Project

    Up your sandcarving production the right way.
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  • laser bed
    Engraving

    Take Advantage of Larger Laser Bed Capabilities

    A larger laser bed has many benefits.
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  • sawgrass
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Cashing in on the Sublimated Holiday Marketplace: Personalized gifts

    It's time to start thinking about the holidays. Let's start by looking at some unique product ideas.
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  • Gyford standoff systems
    Awards

    Turn a Mundane Plaque into a Piece of Art

    Check out these innovations and put your own spin on them.
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  • Sandcarving

    Streamline Production with Sandcarving Film Dispensers

    Bonus tip: learn what to pair film dispensers with and where to place one in your production line for best results.
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  • sublimate wood
    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    How to Sublimate Wood

    Do you want to expand your wood decoration capabilities?
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  • working with wood
    Awards

    Working with Wood: The various technologies available to decorate wood

    Laser engraving isn't the only way to decorate wood, you know… Let's revisit the many methods currently available.
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  • manual method
    Engraving

    Try This: Convert Color Graphics into Grayscale Lasering with Manual Method

    Sometimes, the customer won't have a grayscale image or logo that is ideal for laser engraving. The manual method gives you the most control, allowing for best conversion results.
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  • college care package
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Create a College Care Package

    With moving season for college students upon us, give your customers some inspiration for care packages that are perfect for dorm rooms.
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  • Awards

    A Framework for Standout Recognition Products: Plaques

    When creating a custom plaque, the tendency is to reach for the tried-and-true wooden backer. It's time to try something new… 
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