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Education

Educational articles on techniques and best practices in awards & customization, apparel decoration, and signage & printing.

  • Sandcarving

    Expanding Beyond Traditional Sandcarved Trophies and Plaques

    Learn what sandcarved products awards retailers can offer other than the traditional trophies and plaques…
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  • photo for stamp engraving
    Engraving

    Preparing Photos for Stamp Engraving

    Helpful tips and reminders to keep in mind when editing photos intended for stamp engraving.
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  • Business and Marketing

    How to Reduce Last Minute Orders

    This is the easiest way to relieve your shop of a large amount of last minute orders…
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  • Engraving

    Recalibrate Laser Speed

    If you've noticed a drop in performance, here are some steps you can take to correct the problem.
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  • Wide-Format Printing & Finishing

    Wide-Format Ink Maintenance 101

    Tips and tricks for keeping your printer's ink system flowing freely from job to job
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  • Lisa Higginbotham
    Awards

    A&E Asks Women in the Industry: 5 Minutes with Lisa Higginbotham

    Lisa Higginbotham, president and owner of 5Star Awards, says she ended up in the awards industry by accident. Nineteen years later, she reflects on her career. 
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  • Business and Marketing

    In the Trenches: Paperboy Wonders

    I really was a paperboy, at the age of 12, and sold copies of our local daily from a green canvas bag swung over my…
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  • rolled steel hold downs
    Engraving

    Keep Your Acrylic Sheet Stock Flat in Your Laser

    Warped sheet material can result in poor lasering and cutting results. Learn how to prevent this issue…
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  • led
    Commercial and Lighted Signs

    Use LED Lighting with Sandcarved Signage

    Light up your creativity for sandcarved signage.
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  • Graphic Design/Software

    Try This: Use Photoshop Templates for Sublimated Products

    This graphic design hack is an easy way to experiment with new designs for sublimated photo gifts.
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    Architectural/Interior Signage

    The Technical Side of Sign Design: Faster Design Turn-Around Time

    Is it really possible or a business secret?
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  • acrylic
    Engraving

    Producing a Frosty White Engraving on Acrylic

    There are two types of acrylics that are typically used in laser engraving, but one is more suitable for producing this effect
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