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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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  • aluminati
    Engraving

    Meet Aluminati: Hanro Studios’ engraved truck

    Most of us worry about even the tiniest scratch on the paint of our car – Hank Robinson, on the other hand, does it on purpose. 
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  • pencil sketch
    Graphic Design/Software

    Try This: Turn Images into a Pencil Sketch in Photoshop

    Adding new styles of photographs give your products a fresh look, can attract more customers, and expand what your current customers come to you for when searching for a great gift.
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  • Engraving

    Construct Written Approval Forms When Proofing Engraving Jobs

    Miscommunication between the customer and the shop can pose immense problems for laser engravers.
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  • plastic
    Engraving

    Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock

    Sneak peek into the June issue of A&E…
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  • sawgrass
    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    5 Quick Tips for Sublimation Success

    My top sublimation tips…
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  • unisub
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Edit Wedding Photos with Desaturated Tones

    This style can add dimension to an image, taking your dye-sublimation photo gift offerings to another level.
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  • Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    How to Design Corporate Photo ID Badges: Part five – function

    Thinking about this beforehand can help you get ahead of the game.
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  • gravotech
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Try This: Engrave Plant Markers

    Chalkboard products are trending, and if you're looking for a seasonal item to add to your shops, these plant markers are a popular option. 
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  • epilog
    Engraving

    Increase Laser Throughput: Adjust image resolution

    What does dpi have to do with productivity? What you can do in your graphics software to ensure your laser is operating at its highest potential.
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  • coastal business supplies
    Apparel

    Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates

    Find out how to prevent this common mistake when pressing T-shirts and other soft substrates.
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  • shop organization
    Business and Marketing

    Word to the Wise: Keeping a Neat Shop

    Sustain shop organization with these insights. 
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  • Sublimating glitter (Image courtesy STAHLS')
    Heat Transfer/Sublimation

    Shine On: Making Money with Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl

    Gain tips and tricks for working with glitter heat transfer vinyl in this article from the May issue of Printwear. 
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