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AG Custom Gifts turns everyday materials into premium keepsakes. Owner Brian Goldberg shared with us how he uses Laser THICK film to make brick and stone work faster and cleaner. His notes read like a playbook any shop can follow for crisp edges and … read more

If you already own a laser, adding a CrystalBlast sandcarver unlocks finishes a laser alone cannot touch, especially on glass, crystal, powder-coated metals, ceramics, stone, and curved bottles. We call this hybrid workflow blazering: laser-cut your … read more

Meet the CrystalBlast Elite X3 Extended, one of the latest additions to our industry-leading CrystalBlast sandcarving equipment. Purpose-built for shops that need to handle both small parts and oversized panels, the Elite X3 Extended brings together … read more

When it comes to sandcarving halftone images, successfully etched products are the result of quality artwork. Follow these steps and tips for how to create a halftone in Photoshop for sandcarving photographs onto glass and stone. Download/Print pdf … read more

When it comes to monument work—especially paint filling or restoring engraved designs—precision and efficiency are everything. Traditionally, this process involved time-consuming vinyl weeding or tedious hand painting, especially when ser … read more

When preparing artwork for photoresist films used in IKONICS Imaging’s sandcarving process, one of the most critical steps is printing a high-density, opaque image that effectively blocks UV light during exposure. Whether you're using RapidMask … read more