Sandcarving
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Education
A&E Asks Women in the Industry: 5 Minutes with Lisa Higginbotham
How long have you been in the awards industry? 19 years in June. What is your background? My background is…
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When engraving and cutting paper, is clamping or fixing the material necessary?
Clamping or fixing the material is not necessary. During laser processing, no pressure is exerted on the material so the…
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Education
Use LED Lighting with Sandcarved Signage
If a metal frame is used to hold a sandcarved glass sign, it offers the opportunity of LED lighting. With…
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Education
Sandcarving Tip: Got grit?
Make sure the appropriate grit is being used. We recommend silicon carbide as it reveals a new cutting edge each…
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How can I think outside of the box when sandcarving glass?
You might naturally think of common glass items in the gift industry, like glass mugs and wine glasses, glass vases,…
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What kind of paint base should I use for color-filling sandcarved items?
The type of paint base you use depends on the time you have to complete the project, durability required, color…
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Education
Prevent Product Damage When Sandcarving
The first and most costly mistake you can make while sandcarving is chipping, scratching, or breaking your glass and crystal.…
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Sandcarving Saves: Compressor care
There are two things you should do on a regular basis to keep up on compressor care: First, check the…
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Education
Carving Out New Options: Sandcarving in the Awards Industry
Anyone doing abrasive blasting needs to widen their horizons by learning more advanced techniques, as well as broadening their substrate…
