The 2026 sublimation lookbook
The demand for personalized products isn’t going anywhere, but sublimation customers are…
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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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The Digital Eye: Swapping Heads
Compositing techniques change and combine content seamlesslyRead More →: The Digital Eye: Swapping Heads -
The Complete Primer to Growing and Expanding Your Business
Whether it's giving your enterprise a makeover or starting up an add-on venture…Read More →: The Complete Primer to Growing and Expanding Your Business -
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Experiential Graphic Design
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5 Troubleshooting Tips for Engraving Acrylic
The most common problems identified and solved.Read More →: 5 Troubleshooting Tips for Engraving Acrylic -
Font Choice ‘Don’ts’ for Awards
Advice from one awards retailer to another.Read More →: Font Choice ‘Don’ts’ for Awards -
Try This: Save the Date Magnets
Upgrade from traditional cards and offer your clients a functional alternative.Read More →: Try This: Save the Date Magnets -
4 Ways to Help Remove Smoke Residue from Your Laser
How to keep you and your laser safe with these simple solutions.Read More →: 4 Ways to Help Remove Smoke Residue from Your Laser -
Tap into the Mind-Reading Powers of CorelDRAW: Live Sketch
In the age of smartphones and self-driving vehicles, it's no surprise that our graphics software can now detect our mistakes and correct them for us.Read More →: Tap into the Mind-Reading Powers of CorelDRAW: Live Sketch -
Working with an Odd-Shaped Engraving Space
One of the greatest challenges awards retailers face is how to organize information within unusually shaped spaces.Read More →: Working with an Odd-Shaped Engraving Space -
Adjust Image Color in Photoshop Before Sublimating
Clients won't always have ideal images for sublimating. Have no fear – a quick edit in Photoshop can have you on your way to full production and on-time delivery.Read More →: Adjust Image Color in Photoshop Before Sublimating -
Try This: Wood Signage with Metallic Laser Foil Accents
Step up your woodgrain game without using actual metal, which can cost big in time and resources.Read More →: Try This: Wood Signage with Metallic Laser Foil Accents -
Common Mistakes When Processing Acrylic: Flare-ups
Because acrylic is a combustible material, the risk of a flare-up is high…Read More →: Common Mistakes When Processing Acrylic: Flare-ups
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