Organic Finishes on Aluminum Blend polar extremes. Balance is found between modernity and gathered natural references. Ancient crafts and advanced technology combine. The Origin mood board includes organic structures based on the familiar colors and structures in woodgrains. The video summarizes ...
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Deidre Kruser
Selectively Brushed Aluminum Finishes This article is the fourth in a series of articles covering options in creating aluminum surfaces which use mechanical finishes to create movement and visual depth. This series of finishes rely on selectively brushing the metal. The overall look of the finish ...
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Deidre Kruser
Engine Turn Detail This article is the third in a series of articles on using printed resists or masks to create aluminum finishes with depth and movement. The first article focused on the resist process while the second article introduced a two direction brush. This article focuses on using the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Finishes with Movement This article further explores the use of printed resist in aluminum finish development. The printed resist process is used as a mask to protect areas of metal during the brushing process. I will expand on the previous article explaining the resist process and will ...
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Deidre Kruser
Can you resist metal? We can! Resist. Let me clarify, a resist or mask is printed on aluminum to protect areas of metal during the brushing process. The protected areas of metal remain bright aluminum. The resist process can be used repeatedly on the same finish to create metal finishes with ...
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Deidre Kruser
Trend Presentation The trend presentation is a series of aluminum finishes developed around themes. Finishes are presented as mood boards. The themes are our interpretation of trends based on research and interaction with designers throughout the world in a diverse range of industries including: ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Center Stack Trim Aluminum Automotive Trim - Technical Finishes from Northern Engraving
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Trim Variations on finishes available on aluminum trim are endless. Inspiration for surfaces is taken from all around. The finishes shown here are part of our series of finishes inspired by athletic equipment.
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