Craft History

Made, Not Applied: The Case for Sandblasted Lettering on the 2026 High Street

Vinyl is cheap, fast and everywhere. This is the case for going the other way: sandblasted lettering with depth, texture and staying power, plus an honest look at cost, turnaround and where craft earns its keep for UK independents.

Nov 8, 2026

From Shipyard Grit to Etched Glass: How Sandblasting Found a Home in Britain

Sandblasting began as heavy industry housekeeping, not a decorative art. This is the story of how grit, compressed air and British workshops turned a factory-floor process into something you can see in pub windows, memorials and independent shopfronts.

Nov 7, 2026