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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Mounting Sandcarved Signs and Plaques
Working with fragile glass pieces that need to be hung can be a challenge.Read More →: Mounting Sandcarved Signs and Plaques -
Computer Software Versus Smartphone Apps
These methods for editing photos have significant differences in what they can and should be used for.Read More →: Computer Software Versus Smartphone Apps -
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Hire Aspiring Graphic Designers
Where to look if you cannot produce professional-looking artwork and don't want to pay top dollar for this kind of work…Read More →: Hire Aspiring Graphic Designers -
Try This: Laser Cut Packaging
Etch text, cut out shapes, and create perfectly perforated lines for easy folding and assembly.Read More →: Try This: Laser Cut Packaging -
Deciphering When to Use UV Vellum
Do you know whether you can use UV vellum for artwork images when sandcarving? Find out the answer.Read More →: Deciphering When to Use UV Vellum -
5 Considerations to Make When Purchasing a Router
Consider these five tips to help you make more informed purchase decisions on routers…Read More →: 5 Considerations to Make When Purchasing a Router -
Color Separation: The Different Processes
Here's a word on the main color separation processes used today.Read More →: Color Separation: The Different Processes -
Ending Engraving Errors: Working with Different Wood Types
What you should know when engraving wood, whether its light or dark, or has small or large veinsRead More →: Ending Engraving Errors: Working with Different Wood Types -
Wordiness Woes: Solving challenges of overly wordy text on awards
It's important to talk to your customers about potential challenges, even if it is uncomfortable.Read More →: Wordiness Woes: Solving challenges of overly wordy text on awards -
Expanding Beyond Traditional Sandcarved Trophies and Plaques
Learn what sandcarved products awards retailers can offer other than the traditional trophies and plaques…Read More →: Expanding Beyond Traditional Sandcarved Trophies and Plaques -
Preparing Photos for Stamp Engraving
Helpful tips and reminders to keep in mind when editing photos intended for stamp engraving.Read More →: Preparing Photos for Stamp Engraving -
How to Reduce Last Minute Orders
This is the easiest way to relieve your shop of a large amount of last minute orders…Read More →: How to Reduce Last Minute Orders
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