This series of aluminum finishes translates the distinctive stratification of authentic hand forged Damascus steel onto aluminum trim. The lost Damascus Steel folding technique in which a sword smith painstakingly stacks and forges layers of steel results in a unique patterning which is easily ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Deidre Kruser
Pattern Development on Aluminum Constantly working to explore the possibilities of aluminum as a decorative surface, we develop new surfaces to be integrated into decorative trim for automotive and appliance applications. The finishes can also be applied to consumer electronics or nameplates. They ...
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Deidre Kruser
Change This... Get That There are a myriad of options available in creating aluminum finishes. Consider structure, process and color. Change one variable and transform the finish. This article shares a simple exploration in pinstripe finishes on aluminum. The color, gloss level and process are the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Enamel White Finishes on Aluminum Enamel white finishes layered with texture and aluminum details. Crisp and clean. Multiple gloss levels. Sophisticated combinations of detail and metal character. The Modern mood board is based on the popularity of enamel white finishes. The video summarizes the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Red Aluminum Finishes The power drama and emotion of red is explored in this series of aluminum finishes. Red is associated with energy and strength as well as passion and desire. Red draws attention. Opaque and transparent red is printed on mechanical finishes creating dramatic surfaces on ...
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Deidre Kruser
Organic Finishes on Aluminum Blend polar extremes. Balance is found between modernity and gathered natural references. Ancient crafts and advanced technology combine. The Origin mood board includes organic structures based on the familiar colors and structures in woodgrains. The video summarizes ...
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Deidre Kruser
Design Center Tour The Northern Engraving Design Center is an inspirational resource for patterns and structures on aluminum. Trend presentations and mood boards feature finishes developed around themes. All can be customized or used as is in decorative trim or nameplates. Come visit us to explore ...
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Deidre Kruser
Trend Presentation The trend presentation is a series of aluminum finishes developed around themes. Finishes are presented as mood boards. The themes are our interpretation of trends based on research and interaction with designers throughout the world in a diverse range of industries including: ...
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Deidre Kruser
Decorative Metal Trim Jewel-like surfaces transformed through the use of mechanical finishes and transparent gold are inspired by our latest trend presentation. Used overall or as an accent they have a futuristic high-tech shimmer.
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