--- title: Northern Engraving | Design Blog for Surfaces on Aluminum | Mechanical Finishes (4) description: Mechanical Finishes | Northern Engraving Aluminum Surfaces Design Blog - covers the possibilities and inspiration for creating patterns and decoration on aluminum surfaces. (4) --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/mechanical-finishes/page/4#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 ## [Favorite Aluminum Finish | Organic Mechanical](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/24603/Favorite-Aluminum-Finish-Organic-Mechanical) Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Guest Blogger I've asked my fellow co-workers to write a short note on their favorite finish. Yes, we actually have favorites. What one person loves another hates. It's fun to look at the aluminum finishes through the eyes of another. Each of us bring our technical background to the table. We each ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/24603/Favorite-Aluminum-Finish-Organic-Mechanical) ## Engine Stripe with a Twist Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Organic Engine Stripe Engine stripe with a twist or should I say rethought? What if engine stripe wasn't so polished? What if it wasn't so precise? Could it be more random? Could we create more of a handcrafted look? These were some of the questions that set us off on a path exploring the ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22667/Engine-Stripe-with-a-Twist) ## irRESISTable Aluminum Gallery of Finishes Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22118/irRESISTable-Aluminum-Gallery-of-Finishes) ## Still more irRESISTable Aluminum Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22088/Still-more-irRESISTable-Aluminum) ## More irRESISTable Aluminum Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22081/More-irRESISTable-Aluminum) ## irRESISTable Aluminum Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22077/irRESISTable-Aluminum) ## Engine Turned Metal Match Box Designs Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Snowman and Snowflake Match Box Designs The winter series of match boxes feature an engine turned detail in the graphics contrasted with a metallic blue background. The simple process and clean designs effectively come together resulting in an attractive set of match boxes. Small areas of bright ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22907/Engine-Turned-Metal-Match-Box-Designs) ## Engine Turned Aluminum Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Engine Turned Dash [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/22409/engine-turned-aluminum) ## Art Deco Aluminum Match Box Covers Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Metal Match Box Covers The inspiration for this series of aluminum finishes comes from antique art deco wrought iron gates and doors. The symmetry and repetition in the lavish and opulent art deco style are interpreted on to aluminum creating an elegant and stylish look. 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