The Lampshade Pattern Ask anyone in our Design department about the lampshade pattern and this is the finish they will point you to. The finish is featured on the Colored Darks mood board in our trend presentation. It is another example of creative inspiration coming from just about anywhere. The ...
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Stainless Steel Alternative The rich depth of traditional bronze sculptor is explored in this Whirlpool ice and water concept. This bronze finish is an example of the chameleon-like quality of aluminum to be decorated in a variety of metal finishes. Patinaed, antiqued and distressed surfaces on ...
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Designing Luminous Aluminum Surfaces The luminescence of this finish caught my attention when it was first developed and it continues to catch my eye in the many variations completed since its early inception. A variation of this finish was first conceptualized for automotive trim. The name given ...
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This article is another in the series of posts featuring notes from my co-workers on their favorite finish. Our guest blogger is Randy Schultz. Randy works with the development of our finishes each day. The finish he chose is one of our new mechanical finishes developed for our latest trend ...
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Custom Aluminum Finishes A quick look through our library of finishes on aluminum and you'll recognize that inspiration comes from all around us. The metal surface is a blank canvas. Pure aluminum finishes are an option or you can push the envelope with unique custom finishes. Layering processes ...
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Damascus Steel Trim The distinctive damascus pattern is the focus of this aluminum trim. The simple, yet elegant, design is our interpretation of the classic damascene steel finish. Damascene or damascus steel, developed over 1,500 years ago, is recognizable by a charachteristic swirl pattern on ...
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The Story Starts with the Finish was the title of our presentation at the IDSA Midwest District Conference this past weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The presentation was part of the IDSA Materials and Processes Section's efforts to share information on materials and processes used in product ...
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Coined aluminum finishes are popular in automotive trim design. The authentic metal surfaces can also be integrated into trim for laptops, cell phones and cosmetic compacts.
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