Sandcarving
- News
SAATI and IKONICS Sign Acquisition Agreement
SAATI, a manufacturer of fabrics and chemicals for the textile printing and graphics markets, announces that SAATI ADVANCED CHEMICALS LLC…
- Videos
Prepping a Champagne Bottle for Sandblasting
In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lori Champagne of Champagne Engraving shares tips and tricks for prepping a champagne bottle for sandblasting. Want…
- Education
How to Apply Engraving/Sandblasting Film to a Champagne Bottle
In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lori Champagne of Champagne Engraving shares tips and tricks for applying engraving/sandblasting film to a champagne bottle. …
- Features
GPX Schedule: Indianapolis, Meadowlands, Long Beach, and Charlotte
Depending on your location, almost anywhere east of the Mississippi this summer, there’s a GRAPHICS PRO EXPO coming up near…
- Education
Tapeless Sandblast Ports: The Must-Have Sandcarving Accessory
Typically, decorative sandcarvers apply masking tape beyond the edges of the photoresist mask to protect their substrate during etching. The…
- Education
Types of Compressors for Sandcarving
Most people think that a compressor is a compressor, but that’s far from true. There are at least five different…
- News
New Products, Training, Networking, and More at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO Next Week
The first in-person, multi-discipline event of the season for graphics professionals, GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX), opens Thursday, March 10, and…
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JDS, IKONICS Imaging, Trotec, Co-Host 2-Day Workshop
JDS Industries, IKONICS Imaging, and Trotec Laser, I co-host a two-day technology seminar and workshop designed for beginners to advanced users. The…
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More Training Classes Added for GPX Irving
Since registration opened for GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) in Irving, Texas, March 10-12, a number of training classes have been…
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What to Expect at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO in Irving, Texas
GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) makes its first stop in Irving, Texas, March 10-12 (classes start March 9). GPX covers the…
- Education
Engraving Glass and Crystal vs. Acrylic
Glass, crystal, and acrylic substrates are all easy to engrave, but they are not well suited to the same method…
- Education
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…
- Features
Registration Open for GRAPHICS PRO EXPO in Irving & Denver
The GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) event schedule kicks off in Irving, Texas, March 10-12 (classes start March 9), and in…
- Education
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,…
- Features
Top Stories of 2021
As we look forward to a new year, it goes without saying that we’ve seen a great deal of rebuilding,…
- Education
Holiday Staples: Common Ornament Types and Edge Finishes
One of the main staples of the holiday season is ornaments. They can be used for any special occasion or…