Eco-Friendly Aluminum Trim Many of our new finishes have been created on aluminum made from 99% recycled aluminum of which 80% of the scrap is from post consumer sources. The new finishes on recycled aluminum are aesthetically pleasing environmentally friendly options for trim and nameplates.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum patterns relating to the shape or contour of a trim piece are an area of surface exploration we have taken in several directions. The idea is to custom create a finish with the overall shape of the part in mind. The resulting surface flows and evolves with the part illustrating the ...
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Deidre Kruser
One series of mechanical finishes with gradations of color has always peaked the interest of most that see it. This series has a deep transparent blue tint. Mechanical finishes are applied selectively with hard lines contrasting the soft fade of color.
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Deidre Kruser
Whether inspired by vintage lace or hand embroidered satin, lace and floral prints on aluminum are an unexpected use of the material. Delicate fabrics, soft femininity and floral patterns are in high contrast to the cold metal surface of aluminum.
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Deidre Kruser
Attention to Detail in Laundry Panel Design The designers at Speed Queen were inspired by the idea of creating a custom aluminum pattern or texture for their laundry panels. Their challenge was to create an updated look for their brand using the existing profile of the panel. The versatility of ...
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Deidre Kruser
A major trend in aluminum surface design has been toward organic linear structures. In contrast to crisp pinstripes with a precise and technical look, these finishes are inspired by nature and compliment the more organic shape of products today. The waves in water, the ripples in sand or the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Interest in authentic materials for decorative trim has inspired Northern Engraving to explore the creation of new looks on aluminum using mechanical processes. Mechanical finishes rely on processes which remove metal by abrasion or processes which apply a texture by mechanical force. This ...
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Deidre Kruser
The variety of weave patterns available in carbon fiber have inspired many designers to explore this look on aluminum. For some this means using the carbon fiber as a starting point and interpreting the surface on aluminum. For others it is matching the original material as close a possible.
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Deidre Kruser
In Wisconsin we enjoy almost half the year without leaves on the trees. The patterns the bare tree branches create against the sky have always interested me. They are so perfectly organized and layered. Shift your perspective and there is an entirely new pattern created with the same branches. It ...
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