A common question when working with plastic overlays centers on options for backlit graphics. Many times the overlay is a gauge or instrument panel overlay which provide cautionary, indicator or information alerts to communicate with the user of the device. Perhaps a low fuel alert is needed to ...
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Vicky Bowie
Metallic Inks with Domed Aluminum Nameplates Have you been looking for a way to add dimension and enhance the decoration for your aluminum nameplate? Try this. Metallic inks on aluminum nameplates use flecks of silver to reflect a metallic, sandblast finish. The finer the fleck, the more matte and ...
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Vicky Bowie
Transparent Tints on Aluminum Nameplates Transparent tints on aluminum nameplates allow the reflective trait of the metal to come through the color. Pastel colors on aluminum, when translated to be transparent, take on a glowing effect. This is an elegant way to enhance the background of a ...
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Vicky Bowie
Domed Aluminum Inserts Novelty items give the opportunity for themes to carry over from television cartoons to every day life. Providing you have the permission to use a licensed image, this can be a fun, limited edition way to get attention for your product. These combination locks are a great ...
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Kelly Kjos
Are you looking for an accomodating nameplate that will withstand the test of time? If so, a flexible label with a domed surface is a perfect option. This particular label was created for the Samurai turbo fan, which origniated in Colombia. The brand image is based on the overall turbo power of the ...
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Kelly Kjos
A new spin on the typical beer tapper, printing on metal creates a unique look. Not only is the substrate durable and decorative, the logo and branding flow seamlessly.
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Kelly Kjos
Are you unsure how to best represet your brand on a small scale? If so, there are many options available to incorporate any sized label or tag. The example above is applied to a key fob manufactured for the Winnebago motor home brand. At only about an inch wide, this small domed label boasts ...
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Kelly Kjos
The option of using chrome mylar on your nameplate or label offers flexibility, high performance and a three-dimensional look. In the above nameplates, a chrome Mylar was utilized to create a metal look while integrating the flexibility of the mylar substrate. The transparent tints used allow the ...
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Kelly Kjos
Have you ever been challenged with making a key part of your of your nameplate or product branding stand out? If so, you are not alone. There are numerous options to consider from diamond cutting and embossing to mechanical finishes and doming. Some nameplates are designed to give the illusion of ...
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