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Designed and engineered in partnership with Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc., our line of CrystalBlast® sandcarving machines reflect decades of innovation and feedback from diverse users—ranging from small trophy shop owners to … read more

One of the questions that repeatedly comes up in sandcarving is, "How much compressed air do I need to run a sandcarver?" Selecting the appropriate amount of air as well as the right air compressor for your  CrystalBlast Sandcarving ma … read more

Keeping your CrystalBlast filter clean is the key to ensuring a longer lifespan for your sandcarving machine and a superior sandcarving experience overall. Our  CrystalBlast Elite 3.0, CrystalBlast Pro 2.0, and CrystalBlast Summit … read more

Have you ever been blasting a glass award or other substrate and all of a sudden there is no abrasive coming out of the nozzle? Or maybe some abrasive is coming out but it's mostly air. The first thing we ask when a customer calls in about problem … read more

It is important to replace your sandcarving nozzle after it has worn 1/32” or more. Not only will the worn nozzle use more compressed air, but the abrasive will impact the part more aggressively. As the volume of air and abrasive increases, it wil … read more

If you turn on your blaster and no abrasive comes out, it is most likely a clogged nozzle or hose. In this weeks Facebook Live video, Wes from IKONICS Imaging discusses these two common issues and how to address them.Check for a Clogged NozzleThe mos … read more