Stingray Finish on Metal Trim Stingray leather is making a fashion statement in the world of leather accessories such as belts, wallets, purses and shoes. The characteristically black leather with a white pearl oval has a unique look and feel that includes hundreds of small bumps making the surface ...
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Deidre Kruser
Technical Finishes on Aluminum Geometric shapes repeat creating precise detail in metal finishes. The geometric textures shown here are based on a simple triangular shape. Options in color and process result an endless array of possibilities. Authentic metal surfaces are created when textures are ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Ceiling Tiles The popular art deco theme on metal is translated on to aluminum ceiling tiles designed and manufactured by Northern Engraving and available through Gage corporation. Elegant and stylish mathematical geometric designs come to life when combined with mechanical finishes and ...
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Deidre Kruser
Technical Finishes Aluminum finishes taking advantage of the reflective metal surface are our most requested category of finishes. These types of authentic metal surfaces are popular in automotive trim, appliance trim and electronics. The simple geometric or technical finishes are often integrated ...
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Deidre Kruser
Soft Touch Rubberized Texture One of the many options available when screen printing a texture on aluminum is soft touch. The rubberized feel stands in contrast to the metal surface. Since it is a printed process, soft touch can be applied in any number of patterns from dots and ellipses to ...
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Deidre Kruser
Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Beautiful appearance and organic warmth are why designers often consider integrating tortoise shell finish into high end trim or nameplates. Faux tortoise shell is an attractive, multi-colored finish where complex shapes fade softly from one to another in random or ...
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Deidre Kruser
Decorative Trim with Distressed Metal Surfaces Patinas add character to decorative metal trim. They occur naturally on metals as they age and oxidize. Artists and metalworkers often add patinas to metal surfaces to simulate wear and exposure to the elements. Our decorative metal processes allow you ...
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