--- title: Northern Engraving | Design Blog for Surfaces on Aluminum | Promotional Products description: Promotional Products | Northern Engraving Aluminum Surfaces Design Blog - covers the possibilities and inspiration for creating patterns and decoration on aluminum surfaces. --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/promotional-products/page/1#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 ## [Happy Holidays from NBHX-Northern Engraving 2024](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/happy-holidays-2024) Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/happy-holidays-2024) ## 2023 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) Pops of red, teal and gold dance around this year's holiday card, bringing various symbols of the holiday season to life. Underneath the vibrant hues is a combination of brushed and bright aluminum to catch the light and add movement. To help the festive colors be the star of the show, we ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2023-aluminum-holiday-card) ## Happy Holidays from NBHX-Northern Engraving Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) May Joy, Peace, Hope and Happiness be yours this Holiday Season From your friends at NBHX-Northern Engraving [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/happy-holidays-from-nbhx-northern-engraving) ## 2018 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2018-aluminum-holiday-card) ## 2017 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2017-aluminum-holiday-card) ## 2016 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2016-metal-holiday-card) ## Metal Holiday Card Features Brushed and Spun Aluminum Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/aluminum-holiday-card-2015) ## Visions of Holiday Cheer - Sneak Peak for Aluminum Holiday Card 2015 Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 aluminum and ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/visions-of-holiday-cheer-sneak-peak-for-aluminum-holiday-card-2015) ## How It's Made | 2013 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... 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