Surfaces on Aluminum Blog

Faux Marble and Stone on Metal

Marble finishes are translated on to aluminum using four color process printing.  Process color has been widely used in our aluminum ceiling tile designs manufactured for Gage Corporation.  Aluminum is desirable in architectural applications, creating the look of marble and granite on a lightweight and sustainable substrate.  Aluminum is decorated in flat sheets and formed, creating realistic dimension seen in marble tiles. 

This marble finish uses a combination of opaque and transparent inks creating reflective details in the stone finish.

Process color is a versatile option in metal decorating, facilitating realistic reproduction of natural surfaces.  Marble, stone and granite surfaces can be printed overall or applied selectively for an inlaid effect.  Metal borders or woodgrain finishes combine with marble finishes creating classic ceiling tile designs.

What applications come to mind for faux surfaces printed on metal?  What marble finish would you like to see reproduced on metal?

Fine Art Prints on Metal

Joseph Raffael, Sanctuary
screen print/lithograph on aluminum
12 x 33 in. - 30 x 82,5 cm
2004

I'll share one more of Joseph Raffael's lithographs on aluminum here.  All four prints take advantage of the reflective metal surface mirroring the intensity and energy Raffael puts into his watercolors.  Brushing, screen print and lithograph are layered together in the aluminum prints reflecting light and creating movement.

Fine Art Prints on Metal

Joseph Raffael, Passageway
screen print/lithograph on aluminum
33 x 23 in. - 82,5 x 57,5 cm
2004

Fine Art Prints on Metal

Joseph Raffael, Spring
screen print/lithograph on aluminum
33 x 23 in. - 82,5 x 57,5 cm
2003

Another one of our favorite Joseph Raffael  prints is shown here.  Process color is used again to reproduce the vivid colors.  The print layers brushing, lithograph and screen printing creating movement and depth. 

Fine Art Prints on Metal

Joseph Raffael, Spring Pond
screen print/lithograph on aluminum
33 x 23 in. - 82,5 x 57,5 cm
2003

Over the years we have worked with several artists creating originals and prints on aluminum.  Spring Pond was the first print we worked with Joseph Raffael on.  The final art illustrates the versatility and flexibility of the aluminum substrate.  The value of aluminum is increased by how you choose to decorate it.  In this case it is elevated to the level of fine art.  The same processes employed to create a nameplate or automotive trim are used in prints on aluminum.  Using these processes can help you create aluminum trim to elevate the perceived value of your product.

Process color is used to reproduce the many varied colors in the original art.  This lithograph is layered with screen printing and selective brushing to add further depth to the image.