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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Better Work Space, Better Workflow
A more productive environment depends on an efficient work space layout. Consider these suggestions and refine areas of your shop as needed.Read More →: Better Work Space, Better Workflow -
Before the Busy Season: Product inventory, part two
There are a few big inventory-related things retailers can do before their busy season starts.Read More →: Before the Busy Season: Product inventory, part two -
Latest Awards & Customization News
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Sublimation and the Baby Market, a Match Made in Heaven
Learn why sublimation may be the perfect fit to celebrate a newborn, and what kind of products you can turn into a treasure that will be kept for years.Read More →: Sublimation and the Baby Market, a Match Made in Heaven -
Try This: Printed Stone Awards
Follow these steps to experiment with UV printing on natural stone substrates like limestone.Read More →: Try This: Printed Stone Awards -
Sandcarving Saves: Compressor care
There are two things you should do on a regular basis to keep up on compressor care…Read More →: Sandcarving Saves: Compressor care -
Small-Format Printing: Shops Playing Small Ball
Getting a leg up on the competition with small-format specialty printingRead More →: Small-Format Printing: Shops Playing Small Ball -
Show Them What You’ve Got: Engraving Signature Samples
For a business that specializes in engraving, the proof is in the end result.Read More →: Show Them What You’ve Got: Engraving Signature Samples -
Set Up a System for Organizing Orders
Awards retailer Bob Hagel shares his secrets for staying on top of the ball.Read More →: Set Up a System for Organizing Orders -
Carving Out New Options: Sandcarving in the Awards Industry
In addition to trophies and plaques, awards retailers can offer these sandcarved products…Read More →: Carving Out New Options: Sandcarving in the Awards Industry -
What can you print with sublimation?
Can you guess which material is a sublimator's best friend?Read More →: What can you print with sublimation? -
Laser Engraving Substrates
Advancements in substrates means more profit from your engraverRead More →: Laser Engraving Substrates
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