Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog

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Vicky Bowie
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series from my co-workers on their favorite finishes. Leah Flock, our guest blogger this week, chose a dimesional silver finish from patterns available for review with our Disc Collection. This is one example of how texture can be used for ornamental ...
One Die, Three Distinctly Different Aluminum Trim Designs Automotive Aluminum Trim Design Inspiration Our Design team collaborates with OEM designers to bring their ideas and inspirations to life. Such is the case with the center stack consoles of the Volvo V40 series. While each shares common ...
It's always a treat to take a walk back through projects and requests to see what has sparked interest. This helps to make sure that when we're developing new finishes that our thoughts are in line with what you're wanting to see. Take a walk through the most popular finishes on aluminum as ...
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series from my co-workers on their favorite finishes. Holly Schamens, our guest blogger this week, chose an organic finish from patterns available for review with our Disc Collection. This reference tools is a frequently asked for item and has sparked ...
Thought I'd pull together the posts from 2013 which sparked the most interest. Enjoy!
Each year our Design team takes a look at common decorating processes used across the globe in industries from automotive and appliance trim to motorcycle badging and cosmetic appliques. This review sparks inspiration for the annual Holiday Card as a way to showcase processes and decoration options ...
3D Surface Collections eBook Now Available Three dimensional themes are captured in this selection of aluminum Surface Collections. Silver on silver color, woven structures and playful combinations drive the various groups. Explore the possibilities: ● Visual Depth ● Geometric Grids ● Precise ...
Creating Illusions with Layers of Finishes It never ceases to amaze me how aluminum can be transformed during decoration. The reflective properties of the metal enhance brushing processes, allowing images and pattern structures to appear to move across the aluminum surface. Layering brushes with ...
Powerful aluminum surface decoration takes on the appearance of woven and stacked finishes, achieved with printed halftones and screened textures on black backgrounds.