The 2026 sublimation lookbook
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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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How to Place Lasered Acrylic Inserts for Medals
Placing lasered acrylic inserts onto medals so they are straight seems easy, but in reality, it can be a tricky task.Read More →: How to Place Lasered Acrylic Inserts for Medals -
Virtual Awards: Use CorelDRAW to Develop Samples
A virtual award provides the customer with a clear idea of what the finished product may look like in advance.Read More →: Virtual Awards: Use CorelDRAW to Develop Samples -
Latest Awards & Customization News
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Turn Down the Volume of Your Fonts
Don't speak too loudly with your fontsRead More →: Turn Down the Volume of Your Fonts -
Try This: Sublimate an Award Plaque
Products for the sports market are some of the most popular in the recognition industry.Read More →: Try This: Sublimate an Award Plaque -
Building Fixtures That Stand the Test of Time
Use your laser to create a fixture to last for years.Read More →: Building Fixtures That Stand the Test of Time -
Cleaning Lasering Residue from Wood
If you don't know how to manage this byproduct, you may get an unhappy customer…Read More →: Cleaning Lasering Residue from Wood -
4 Main Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Laser
Save yourself time and money (and likely a headache) by pinpointing your exact needs and therefore finding the laser that can best support them.Read More →: 4 Main Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Laser -
Make It Your Business: If the Shoe Fits . . . Incorporate
Choosing the best operating entity for your businessRead More →: Make It Your Business: If the Shoe Fits . . . Incorporate -
Starting a Screen-Printing Business
You need to have these things in line before opening up shopRead More →: Starting a Screen-Printing Business -
Pricing Engraved Products
Looking for a solution to determine a competitive price for your services?Read More →: Pricing Engraved Products -
Products to Offer This Independence Day
Spark another sale with these Independence Day-themed gifts and décor.Read More →: Products to Offer This Independence Day -
Make It Your Business: Trust Me?
In business, it's crucial to know who you can trust and when.Read More →: Make It Your Business: Trust Me?
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