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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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  • sandcarving/sandcarved champagne bottles
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Sandcarving champagne bottles

    Learn how to personalize these celebratory drinks step-by-step.
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  • GPX website screenshot
    Apparel

    Everything you need to plan your 2026 GPX experience

    The new GPX website includes an updated interface, news & more.
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  • smart object filters and settings applied to images in photoshop
    Graphic Design/Software

    Smart objects in Photoshop

    Smart objects are a powerful feature in the nonlinear editing process & help maintain a dynamic workflow.
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  • left image: embroidery machine embroidering a hat; right image: embroidered golf club covers
    Apparel

    6 steps to successful mobile embroidery at craft shows

    Craft shows & mobile embroidery can be profitable, energizing & an excellent marketing tool.
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  • UV printer
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Hidden factors that make or break a UV printer investment

    3 factors that determine whether a UV printer becomes a productive asset or an expensive lesson.
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  • Martin Neal and Tamika Neal (Images courtesy of Minuteman Press)
    Apparel

    Minuteman Press Libertyville celebrates 4 years

    Franchise owners Tamika Neal & Martin Neal lead the way for growth in Libertyville, Illinois.
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  • recognitions cowboy bronc rider award and man holding globe award
    Awards

    The words you use in recognition design matter more than you think

    Language is often the first design decision.
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  • CNC machine
    Architectural/Interior Signage

    Built to last: The enduring ROI of dependable CNC equipment

    Industry experts agree that CNC machinery is future-proof.
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  • employee retention
    Business and Marketing

    Understanding employee retention in the graphics industry

    Q&A with Mike Marcantonio, CEO of Alliance Franchise Brands.
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  • march product picks
    Apparel

    Product Picks: March 2026

    Products that caught our attention from Epson, GCC, Imperial, Ink Innovations, Kongsberg, LogoJET, Ninja Transfers, SanMar, TXP & Vastex.
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  • GRAPHICS PRO EXPO GPX
    Apparel

    3 big updates from GPX you don’t want to miss

    Need-to-know key changes for 2026.
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  • john hackley
    Architectural/Interior Signage

    5 questions with John Hackley

    John Hackley of Oculus Business Solutions talked starting out, his new book, industry challenges & more.
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