Awards
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Education
Risks of Improper Air Filtration When Laser Engraving
Professional filtering fume extractors are often bundled with laser engravers as “ready-to-run” packages or recommended as key accessories. It may…
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Education
How Main Street Shops Can Take Steps Toward Sustainability
As I welcome a new year, I start to plan how I can lighten my load. Out with the old,…
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News
ShopWorks Hosts Order Processing Webinar
ShopWorks hosts a webinar titled “Get Your Orders Out Faster” on Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. ET. Hosted by industry…
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Education
3 Ways to Make an Award More Modern
With the continual upgrades to the smartphone, more and more people embrace photography. 1.2 trillion photos are posted to social…
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Education
Creating a Logo Design Tip Sheet for Engraving Customers
When considering a production project for a customer, you will want to have a discussion regarding the graphics to be…
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What to Consider When Planning Your Sandcarving Shop Layout
Abrasive etching — more commonly known as sandblasting or sandcarving — is a process that requires some careful thought when…
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Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Paint for Color Filling
When it comes to color filling after sandcarving, the type of paint you choose will affect the finished look. Below,…
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Michigan Amputee Finds Purpose in Laser Engraving Business
Brandon Smith, a Michigan native, lost his right leg in 2018 after it was irreversibly damaged in a hunting accident.…
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Education
How Customization Shops Can Make Customer Service a Priority
Customer service is a lost art for many lines of work and all-size companies, and it starts with the time…
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Education
Extruded vs. Cast: Lasering Acrylic Products
Acrylics are a type of plastic. Acrylic is typically very hard and durable. For our industry, acrylic is either manufactured…
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Education
Awards: Annealed Glass vs. Tempered Glass
Annealed glass is glass that has been very slowly cooled after it has been made at over 1,500 F. This…
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Adjusting a Laser for Rounded Objects and Glassware
When marking or engraving insulated tumblers and glassware, if there is a taper, the graphics in the drawing need to…
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Preparing Your Online Store for Increased Traffic This Holiday Season
With the fourth quarter started, that means the holiday rush for many decorators is right around the corner. If you…
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Education
Settings for Lasering vs. Cutting Jobs
There are three primary settings for lasering (rastering) and three for cutting (vectoring) materials. Raster settings include speed of the…
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Education
Why It’s Important to Focus on Mid-Price Glass and Crystal Awards
We all love to show and promote high-end, glamorous glass and crystal awards. These are the pinnacle of what the…
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Education
Tips for Using a Razor Blade on Glass Awards
In the awards industry, a razor blade is often used to cut and scrape out excess cured adhesive after bonding…
