Indianapolis, IN
Becoming an Engraving Expert: Top Tips for Beginners and Intermediates, with Lori Champagne
Learn your next steps in personalization from pro Lori Champagne
Are you completely new to engraving or looking to sharpen your skills in the awards and personalization space? This session is your fast track to becoming an engraving expert, led by industry veteran Lori Champagne. In addition to winning many awards for her creativity, Lori has run two successful personalization businesses in the past 30 years. The first was a storefront in California, and the second, a home-based business in Michigan. Join her as she covers everything from machine settings and material and tool selection to layout design and engraving techniques that will wow your customers. You’ll get practical tips for laser and rotary engraving, plus tricks for working with popular substrates and business acumen to help you focus better and work faster. Walk away with real-world strategies to improve quality, boost efficiency, and expand what you can offer your clients.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to match the right engraving method with the right material
- Make sure you are working safely with the appropriate gear
- Discover layout and design tips that make personalization pop
- Explore common mistakes and how to fix or avoid them
- Gain insight into time-saving techniques that don’t sacrifice quality
- Leave inspired with expert guidance and industry-specific examples
Speakers
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Lori ChampagneOwnerChampagne EngravingCreativity feeds the soul. Lori Champagne lives by this adage. She has had many careers — from picture framer to Muppet builder, hotel night auditor to newspaper editor. In 1994 she was looking for a business that was creative, yet with vast business possibilities. She found the awards industry. Over the next 15 years, her California-based shop, Champagne Recognition, won countless awards in the Awards and Personalization Association Retailer Creativity Competition. In 2012, Champagne was featured in a front-pageWall Street Journal article for excellence in creativity. That same year she fell in love, sold her retail shop, and moved to Michigan. Champagne still does some retail work, but today she predominantly operates in a business-to-business setting, mentoring and assisting other engraving shops to fill difficult orders. She also performs detailed jewelry engraving. Working in many mediums, her dedicated home-based studio is complete with a panoply of machinery and tooling. Champagne is a long-time member of Toastmasters and volunteers for various organizations.
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What our attendees have to say
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Melanie Hutchinson
The Embroidery HutchHaving the ability to interact and speak with suppliers and educational professionals and to see new products is priceless!
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Judy Kriehn
Dallas MakerspaceThis has always been an event that I’ve looked forward to each year, and I wanted to thank you for a very nice event yesterday. I got a lot out of the UV printing seminar in the morning and had good discussions with a few vendors as well.
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Kerstyn Kunkle
Kunkle KreationsI really enjoyed the show and learned tons of new tricks to better my business. I’m grateful for this experience and the opportunity to meet with vendors that related to my line of business. There is really everything for anyone who works with designing/producing custom graphics.
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Erich Elfeldt
LanternMax EngravingAttending GRAPHICS PRO EXPO is essential for anyone in the business. I go every year and always learn something new. Meeting suppliers face-to-face has really helped leverage my product line, and the personal contacts I make are invaluable. GPX is a can’t miss event and already on my calendar for the next one.
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Mike Leary
Sundance SignThis show is an investment in my business. After seeing the diverse cross section of information available, it inspired me to look at other products and services that we could provide to our customers, and ways to do what we do better.
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Chris Merz
Harbor WrapsI have attended the GRAPHICS PRO EXPO two years in a row now and have had an amazing experience both times. It’s a fantastic place to connect with vendors and other industry professionals.
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Charli Belz
Impress DesignsEach time I attend GRAPHICS PRO EXPO I come away with new knowledge and resources. One of my favorite things is the training offered; I love being able to offer my team new ways to expand their knowledge from other sources in the industry!
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Bill Kuiper
Clan Customs, LLCThe amount of new information I gain both in training sessions and talking to the exhibitors on the floor is fantastic!