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When getting started in the sandcarving business, everything can feel overwhelming. What sandcarver should you choose? What photoresist film should you use? What does photoresist film even mean? What type of grit should you use? What size grit? What … read more

Savvy shops see sandcarving as a perfect complement to their laser engraving. They know that laser engravers are profitable tools for a wide range of engraving applications. Laser excels at leather, acrylic and wood. However, they understand their … read more

Today we are going to talk about RapidMask, our dry process photoresist film. There is a misconception that RapidMask can't conform to single or compound curves. This is NOT true! We are here to bust that myth and show you that RapidMask works great … read more

Laser engraving uses a laser beam to etch a design onto the surface of a wide variety of materials including wood, acrylic, glass, leather and much more. This process is fast and effective. However, when it comes to engraving glass, the only way to a … read more

Choosing which sandcarving machine is best for your shop can feel overwhelming. To keep pace with the creativity and vision of the sandcarving industry, we have developed a full line of CrystalBlast Sandcarving Machines, including low-cost entry-leve … read more

Preparing a substrate for sandcarving can be time consuming and inefficient, but with tapeless technology, it can be simple and efficient. Have you ever wondered what it takes to go tapeless?Brian Mirsch, IKONICS Corporation Marketing Manager, recent … read more