Many times requests for patterns on aluminum are pretty basic - a grid pattern or straight lines. There is opportunity to take standard structures and step outside the box, push the boundaries and break out into something unique. Here are my choices for patterns that do just this. Enjoy.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Vicky Bowie
Carbon fiber and woven or mesh finishes have been regular requests for aluminum trim and nameplates or badges for some time. It doesn't take long to see woven structures in decoration from boat trim or interior automotive trim and even sporting goods.
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Vicky Bowie
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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Vicky Bowie
New eBook Features Woven Structures Carbon fiber and woven mesh finishes have been regular requests for aluminum trim for some time. Automotive trim, marine dashboard panels, archery equipment, golf club nameplates and motorcycle trim have featured woven structures. Due to this continued interest, ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Inspiration Many visitors to our Design Center ask "How do you come up with these finishes"? Inspiration can come from literally anywhere - every day items that sit on a desk, the texture of a seashell or even the cloud patterns in the sky noticed on the drive in to the office can spark the ...
Posted by
Kelly Kjos
Carbon fiber continues to be a highly popular finish across multiple industries, used for automotive and high end boat trim. These tend to be more realistic carbon weaves with multiple processes in order to mimic real carbon fiber. These patterns are used as background accents in nameplates. The ...
Posted by
Kelly Kjos
Creating Four Distinct Looks Using Common Tools The Dodge Charger takes full advantage of the versatility of aluminum by updating the metal finish to create four distinct looks for unique interiors. Both the instrument panel and shifter bezel take advantage of the naturally reflective surface of ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
Inspired by the interaction between illusion and reality, faux finishes on aluminum play with color, pattern and texture to create captivating experiences for your customer. This collection of faux surfaces - ranging from distressed metal to stone - is a great illustration of how a brand can use ...
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