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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Save Engraving Time with Color Mapping
Learn how color mapping is an effective method to reduce the amount of time spent on each engraving job.Read More →: Save Engraving Time with Color Mapping -
Vertical Products for Stamp Makers
Spark your creativity with this list of stamp products…Read More →: Vertical Products for Stamp Makers -
Latest Awards & Customization News
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Approaching Event-Driven Marketing
There's a wealth of opportunities at events. Try different approaches.Read More →: Approaching Event-Driven Marketing -
Create a Company Newsletter
A word on quality newsletter content.Read More →: Create a Company Newsletter -
How to Dry Washout Film
If your washout film is taking too long to dry or shows "tiger striping," odds are, you're doing it wrong…Read More →: How to Dry Washout Film -
Laser Special Effects on Glass Using a Paper Towel
Explore the decorating technique for a clear, white engraved effect.Read More →: Laser Special Effects on Glass Using a Paper Towel -
Try This: Trophy with relief engraving
Make a three-dimensional winner's trophy using a mix of wood and metal, and 3-D relief engraving.Read More →: Try This: Trophy with relief engraving -
Popular Customization Techniques for Glass Items
Find out which applications are the best fit for different forms of glass.Read More →: Popular Customization Techniques for Glass Items -
Build a Laser Maintenance Kit
Alleviate the burden of maintenance by creating a kit stocked with these 16 itemsRead More →: Build a Laser Maintenance Kit -
Building Brand Recognition for Awards Retailers
Why is mobile marketing so important, specifically for the awards retailer?Read More →: Building Brand Recognition for Awards Retailers -
Bent Glass Blanks: Firing process
Here, things get a bit more complex…Read More →: Bent Glass Blanks: Firing process -
Sandcarving SOS: Image won’t completely develop/wash out
Has this ever happened to you? Let's get to the root of the problem…Read More →: Sandcarving SOS: Image won’t completely develop/wash out
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