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.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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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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Mitch Larson
The Inspiration Linear cuts are carved into this thick piece of metal leaving deep grooves. The lines stop short and may pick up elsewhere creating a random linear pattern. As the lines are carved, a tooling chatter is left in the valleys of the cuts adding to the organic look of the surface.
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Mitch Larson
Our Multilayered mood board features dimensional finishes focusing on the layering of simple geometric shapes. Selectively brushed areas are layered over bright aluminum with a layer of texture added for further dimension. The layering of processes creates movement and depth for these aluminum ...
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Vicky Bowie
Familiar dots and lines come together in this Surface Collection. Aluminum finishes give the appearance of simply varying shades and glosses of black. A closer look reveals the micro texture achieved through tight alignment of the pattern elements. These finishes are perfect for background ...
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Vicky Bowie
Fluid, playful organic finishes on aluminum with black base color are grouped together in this Surface Collection. Contrasting gloss levels with the use of screened textures add interest and effectively grab attention. Any of these could be used as overall decoration for aluminum trim, or subtle ...
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Mitch Larson
This series of aluminum finishes are inspired by black surfaces. The first direction that was explored is opaque piano black with selective areas of dull or gloss texture. With the dull texture creating a contrasting high/low gloss combination and the high gloss texture a more subtle effect. With a ...
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