There has been a strong trend in adding depth to product branding with a formed edge or skirt. Nameplates are often designed with a skirt to add to the visual weight of the product branding. In some cases this is used as an alternative to a heavy cast badge. In others it is used to offer a finished ...
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3-D Logos and Emblems High-quality, three dimensional nameplates are custom-designed to suit products in many industries. Northern Engraving now offers 3-D stock dies to support your needs for cost-effective product identification with minimized lead time. Consumers naturally associate quality with ...
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This article is the fourth in a series featuring options in three-dimensional embossing on aluminum. This holiday card is an excellent illustration of the possibilities since each letter highlights a unique option in embossing. The embossed details are contrasted against a modern background design ...
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Deidre Kruser
Perfume Bottle Appliqué In addition to being fashionable, fragrance packaging must also catch the eye. Use of innovative materials such as aluminum is one way for brands to differentiate from competitors. The Abercrombie and Fitch perfume package incorporates a bright aluminum appliqué into the ...
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Deidre Kruser
This article is the third in a series featuring three-dimensional embossing on aluminum. The example shown here is from one of our aluminum holiday cards. It highlights the effective use of a blind emboss. A blind emboss utilizes the same finish on the embossed graphics and the background for a ...
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Embossing Metal Nameplates Virtually all products feature a company name or trademark as a symbol of the quality you expect to experience when purchasing the product. Using a nameplate to prominently position your brand in front of your customer allows you to precisely control that message. ...
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Holiday Card The inspiration for the finishes used in this design came from our interaction with customers in a variety of industries around the world. We receive many requests to create a premium look on metal whether working on the design of a nameplate or interior trim. Aluminum is a ...
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Stock dies are a perfect match for short run product branding where you demand quality but want to minimize costs. Using stock dies eliminates capital investment allowing you to put your resources into printing the label or nameplate.
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