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    2019 II Laser Vs Sandcarved

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    Laser engraving uses a laser beam to etch designs onto surfaces like wood and acrylic, but is not recommended for glass and crystal as results are not as sharp and it cannot achieve the same depth and clarity as sandcarving. Sandcarving propels fine particles at glass and crystal to etch designs by hand, allowing for the sharpest cuts, deepest etching, and smooth, even results that create unique frosted and colored effects that are not possible with laser engraving. Both methods have benefits and considerations, but sandcarving is generally the best approach for etching designs onto glass and crystal.

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    Laser engraving uses a laser beam to etch designs onto surfaces like wood and acrylic, but is not recommended for glass and crystal as results are not as sharp and it cannot achieve the same depth and clarity as sandcarving. Sandcarving propels fine particles at glass and crystal to etch designs by hand, allowing for the sharpest cuts, deepest etching, and smooth, even results that create unique frosted and colored effects that are not possible with laser engraving. Both methods have benefits and considerations, but sandcarving is generally the best approach for etching designs onto glass and crystal.

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    Laser engraving uses a laser beam to etch designs onto surfaces like wood and acrylic, but is not recommended for glass and crystal as results are not as sharp and it cannot achieve the same depth and clarity as sandcarving. Sandcarving propels fine particles at glass and crystal to etch designs by hand, allowing for the sharpest cuts, deepest etching, and smooth, even results that create unique frosted and colored effects that are not possible with laser engraving. Both methods have benefits and considerations, but sandcarving is generally the best approach for etching designs onto glass and crystal.

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    2019 II Laser Vs Sandcarved

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    Laser engraving uses a laser beam to etch designs onto surfaces like wood and acrylic, but is not recommended for glass and crystal as results are not as sharp and it cannot achieve the same depth and clarity as sandcarving. Sandcarving propels fine particles at glass and crystal to etch designs by hand, allowing for the sharpest cuts, deepest etching, and smooth, even results that create unique frosted and colored effects that are not possible with laser engraving. Both methods have benefits and considerations, but sandcarving is generally the best approach for etching designs onto glass and crystal.

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    LASER ENGRAVING VS.

    SANDCARVING
    ON GLASS AND CRYSTAL

    LASER ENGRAVED SANDCARVED


    Laser engraving involves using a laser beam to etch Sandcarving propels very fine bits of aluminum
    your design onto the surface of your substrate. oxide or silicon carbide at a high air pressure to etch
    the surface of your substrate.
    While laser engraving works great for surfaces like wood
    and acrylic, we generally recommend sandcarving for Sandcarving is recommended for glass and crystal due
    glass and crystal. to the quality, clarity and depth that can be achieved.

    Benefits of Laser Engraving: Benefits of Sandcarving on Glass/Crystal:


    - No consumables - Best, sharpest cut
    - Less manual labor - Deeper etching capabilities
    - Smooth, even results
    Things to Consider When Laser Engraving on - Create unique effects such as frosted glass, stage
    Glass/Crystal: carving and color filling
    - Results not as sharp - Create one-of-a-kind artwork, as each piece is done
    - Can’t get depth by hand
    - Uneven etching
    - Leaves shards of glass on surface Things to Consider When Sandcarving:
    - Need to print artwork and create mask
    - Sandcarving is done by hand in a sandblasting cabinet

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