Bevel Looking Details Brushed aluminum is a common process when decorating aluminum. Changing the direction or angle of the brush creates visual illusions and dimension to the pattern. A bevel or facet can be achieved in this manner. Here is one example showing this.
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Vicky Bowie
Connection with Hexagon Shapes Finish development for aluminum trim can involve several trials to explore color and scale optoins before the one is identified which will find itself released into production or featured in a concept. Many patterns and finishes shown in the Surface Collection Gallery ...
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Vicky Bowie
Aluminum Finishes for Inspiration The latest designer disc collection features some of the most popular patterns on aluminum with tactile flair and depth achieved through familiar geometric, woven or organic structures. Each finish combines brushing, printed color and screened texture to create an ...
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Guest Blogger This article is part of a series from my co-workers on their favorite finishes. Pat Wilcox, our guest blogger this week, chose one of the carbon fiber structures on aluminum. While this particular finish uses black, there is no reason why it couldn't be customized using brown or gray ...
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Mitch Larson
The Inspiration Inspiration is drawn from molten solids and the effects that are created as material drips either off a structure or down a canvas. The combination of the drip structure along with the pooling effects create stunning organic structures that are both unique and bold.
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Vicky Bowie
Helix Surface Collection he·lix noun \ˈhē-liks\ : the shape formed by a line that curves around and along a central line source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helix
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Mitch Larson
Our Presence mood board features black to near black aluminum finishes. Some finishes feature black tints in order to allow a brushed background through, while other finishes utilize high gloss piano black and varying levels of texture and gloss. All of these finishes can be used as is, or are ...
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Vicky Bowie
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series from my co-workers on their favorite finishes. Sharon Olson, our guest blogger this week, chose a transparent tint over brushed aluminum. This is a great example of how elegant, yet soft decorated aluminum can be. Transparent tints often can take on ...
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Vicky Bowie
Micro Surface Collections Micro structures for decorated finishes on aluminum are those which have design elements showing small scale and very close alignment. Lines, dots, squares, ovals – all have potential. Use as seen or customize to fit your design.
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