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Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
Posted by
Mitch Larson
Many of our patterns and finishes on aluminum are created with layers of decorative processes. A popular technique is to make use of selective areas of mechanical finishes - stripes, spins, and brushes on the surface of the metal. The resulting decoration has movement and depth which can then be ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Many of our patterns and finishes on aluminum are created with layers of decorative processes. A popular request is to make use of selective areas of mechanical finishes - stripes, spins, and brushes on the surface of the metal. The resulting decoration has movement and depth which can then be ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Each year our Design team takes a look at popular and trending decorating processes used across the globe in industries from automotive and appliance trim to motorcycle badging and cosmetic appliques. This review sparks inspiration for the annual Holiday Card as a way to showcase processes and ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Aluminum is a versatile substrate which can be decorated in an endless array of finishes. Mechanical finishes are the first step in building a decorative finish on aluminum. They can be layered with printed color and texture to create precise geometric structures or aged patinaed surfaces.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
It's that time of the year when the weather starts to get chilly, leaves have pretty much turned from hues of greens to reds or yellows and frost starts to show up in the mornings. Here is a sneak peek at what we are working on for the 2015 Holiday Card. Varying directions of brushed ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Each year our Design team takes a look at common decorating processes used across the globe in industries from automotive and appliance trim to motorcycle badging and cosmetic appliques. This review sparks inspiration for the annual Holiday Card as a way to showcase processes and decoration options ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
While working on the design for this year's holiday card, we considered may possible color combinations. In the end we settled on a piano black finish due to the popularity of the finish in the marketplace. However, we thought you might like to see some of the other colors considered and how ...
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