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   What Materials Can I Sandcarve?

   May 1, 2019

   Sandcarving is a process which allows you to etch or carve into a wide variety of materials. It may not always be obvious which materials will work for sandcarving, but the general rule of thumb is that if you can scratch...
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   Top 5 Questions About RapidMask

   April 23, 2019

   Our RapidMask film is the only sandcarving photoresist film on the market today that requires absolutely no washout. RapidMask films are dry processing and self adhesive films which are by far the most innovative films available. With fine detail halftone...
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   The Cleanest Sandcarvers, Even Cleaner

   March 21, 2019

   Is sandcarving clean? Absolutely. When it comes to cleanliness, our CrystalBlast Sandcarvers are the best in the industry. All our sandcarvers have patented CleanFlo Technology built in, providing optimum air flow, cleanliness and visibility. The enclosed cabinets with built-in dust collection systems hold...
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   Customize Functional Glass with Sandcarving

   February 4, 2019

   As functional glass art gains in popularity, it's time your shop taps into the passion, spirit and energy of the glass culture. Sandcarving is the perfect way to customize functional glass to create unique pieces for the Functional Glass Industry...
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   Revolutionary CleanFlo Technology Explained

   October 17, 2018

   Sandcarving equipment has come a long way since the days of sandblasting rust off a car. The IKONICS Imaging CrystalBlast™ line of sandcarving equipment with CleanFlo technology is the most conscientiously engineered equipment of its kind in the world. The...
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   Capabilities of Sandcarving

   October 15, 2018

   LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? The capabilities of sandcarving offer a logical extension of your current business. Sandcarving offers entrance into numerous markets including gifts, collectibles, memorial items, promotional products, and signage. From extremely fine detail to personalized...
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   Is Your Sandblaster Clogged?

   September 18, 2018

   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...
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   How Much Compressed Air Do I Need?

   August 22, 2018

   One of the questions that repeatedly comes up in sandcarving is, "How much compressed air do I need to run a sandcarver?" The following information from Robert Robinson at MediaBlast & Abrasive, Inc. addresses this common question. Standard Operation This...
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   Step-by-Step Guide to Sandcarve, Sublimate & Laser Engrave Products

   May 1, 2018

   Step-by-Step Guide on Personlization with Sublimation, Laser Engraving & Sandcarving by Brenna Walsh, Communications Specialist at JDS Industries There are many unique substrates currently available for personalization, and quite a few methods to do so. With the large variety of...
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    CrystalBlast Troubleshooting! Will Not Blast: No Compressed Air or Abrasive

    April 23, 2018

    When your CrystalBlast Elite is not blasting, meaning no compressed air or abrasive are coming out, go through these helpful troubleshooting tips from the CrystalBlast Elite's operator's manual: 1. Check regulator: Is it turned off? 2. Compress air is turned...