Sandcarving, aka Sandblasting, is a process used to etch or engrave on a surface using sand to do the carving.

Sandcarving can be used to blast onto surfaces including: Glass, Marble, Acrylic, Ceramic, Crystal, Granite, Metal, Plastic, Bricks, River Rocks, etc.

A photomask is a stencil made from a durable material that is used to cover the item that is blasted. A design is applied to the photomask - leaving the design areas open for blasting. The mask protects the areas that do not have a design on them.

Once the sandblasting has taken place, the photomask is removed and the etched image is left on the surface of the material that was sandblasted.

The most common sand-like materials used in sandcarving are aluminum oxide or silicon carbide.

A Sandcarving System is a cabinet used to enclosure that creates a safe environment for sandcarving. The top companies to purchasing Sandcarving Systems from are Rayzist Photomask and Ikonics Imaging.