Custom Chrome Label and Decals The relationship between embossed chrome graphics and a matte metallic background are juxtaposed in this furniture label. This label illustrates the versatility of chrome polyester (Mylar® film) to be used in a wide variety of applications offering the look of a metal ...
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Aluminum Holiday Card The inspiration for the finishes used in this design came from our interaction with customers in a variety of industries around the world. We receive many requests to create a premium look on metal whether working on the design of a nameplate or interior trim. Aluminum is a ...
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Stock dies are a perfect match for short run product branding where you demand quality but want to minimize costs. Using stock dies eliminates capital investment allowing you to put your resources into printing the label or nameplate.
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Aluminum Holiday Ornament This holiday ornament designed and printed for a local charity celebrates their 25th anniversary. The elegant design combines a warm gold tint with a pearlescent white finish and highly contrasting black finish leaving room for personalization through engraving.
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A unique application of the doming process is used to add depth to this aluminum appliqué. It mimics the natural beauty of a ruby combining the naturally reflective metal substrate, a transparent tint of color and a contoured dome.
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Free Color Specifying eBook for Nameplates Design Your Nameplate or Label in Color In this FREE eBook you will: Learn the basics of color specification, from defining opaque, transparent and metallic colors to specifying gloss. Discover additional considerations in color development on metal ...
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What do all three of these nameplates have in common? They all took advantage of one of the many stock dies available at Northern Engraving. After one-hundred years manufacturing product identification, we have an extensive list of options - square, rectangular, circular and oval. Small, medium or ...
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Considerations in Color Development Translation of opaque color into a transparent tint of color is an effective option for taking advantage of the reflectivity of the metal substrate. Many target color chips are supplied as PMS colors chips, printed on a white substrate which impacts the overall ...
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Consideration of the gloss level of a color is an important aspect of specifying color that is often overlooked. Colors can look dramatically different when the gloss level is changed. Therefore understanding the requirement up front helps to facilitate colors that successfully support your product ...
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