Sandcarving
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Videos
Shop Talk: Getting Creative with Sandcarving
In this video, Billy Willis of Rayzist covers the following topics: Necessary tools and equipment for sandcarving Ways that sandcarving…
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What is the best way to sandcarve wood handles?
If your handles have a curve to them, you can warm the mask, which enhances the material’s pliability for wrapping…
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When printing an image for sandcarving, what materials and settings should be used?
There are special transparency films you need to use to print your image on: a drafting film for use with…
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Education
How to Start Sandcarving Glass Awards: Artwork
When you are in the recognition businesses, you are confronted with many different kinds of situations in terms of artwork.…
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Determine How Much Compressed Air is Needed for a 60-Gallon Sandcarver
Note: This information is based on operating a 3/32-inch nozzle machine at normal pressures for sandcarving. Tank Capacity: 60-gallon capacity Pressure: With…
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Why do you need an air filter for a sandcarving compressor?
Any time a compressor is used in an environment where abrasive dust might get sucked into the compressor, you need an air…
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Education
How to Sandcarve Wood
First, apply your photoresist stencil (5- to 6-mil thickness) to the wood surface and squeegee stencil to surface. Note: Use…
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6 Tips to Prepare for a High-Volume Sandcarving Project
Consider a custom mask service to produce your photomask stencils; this service saves you labor time for a minimal cost.…
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Streamline Production with Sandcarving Film Dispensers
Large-production sandcarving businesses can benefit from investing in film dispensers paired with cover paper dispensers. The dispensers can streamline preparation…
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How to Adhere Photomask to Irregular-Shaped Stones
Photoresist film is ideal to use for detailed artwork on rocks, but how do you get the photomask to adhere…
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What font modifications should be made on graphics intended for sandcarving?
If you have produced photomasks, you are familiar with the fonts that look the best. For those fonts that are…
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What questions need to be answered before beginning any sandcarving job?
Below are a handful of questions you can use to guide yourself through the prep-work of any sandcarving project: How…
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Choosing a Glass Blaster for Your Sandcarving System
By far the best choice for a glass blaster is a pressure pot system. This type of blaster has a…
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How do pass-through cabinets work when sandcarving large architectural pieces?
Pass-through cabinets are constructed to be able to be separated into two halves (clam-shell) with thick gaskets at the seams…
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Education
Artwork Adjustments for Sandcarvers
Check out the following example of original versus adjusted artwork. This printed artwork is an element from a wine label…
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Advice for First-Time Multi-Stage Sandcarvers
Patience and practice are key when attempting a multi-stage sandcarving project for the first time. You’re not going to get…
