--- title: Northern Engraving | Design Blog for Surfaces on Aluminum | Carbon Fiber (2) description: Carbon Fiber | Northern Engraving Aluminum Surfaces Design Blog - covers the possibilities and inspiration for creating patterns and decoration on aluminum surfaces. (2) --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/carbon-fiber/page/2#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog # Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog ## [How to Add Depth to a Carbon Fiber Finish - 3 Options on Aluminum](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/26641/How-to-Add-Depth-to-a-Carbon-Fiber-Finish-3-Options-on-Aluminum) Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Carbon Fiber Patterns on Aluminum Trim Carbon fiber finishes on aluminum are considered by designers of everything from automobiles and televisions to golf clubs and exercise equipment. Over the years, we have developed a large palette of interpretations of carbon fiber on to aluminum. One trait ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/26641/How-to-Add-Depth-to-a-Carbon-Fiber-Finish-3-Options-on-Aluminum) ## Carbon Fiber on Aluminum Trim Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) The variety of weave patterns available in carbon fiber have inspired many designers to explore this look on aluminum. For some this means using the carbon fiber as a starting point and interpreting the surface on aluminum. For others it is matching the original material as close a possible. 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