Technical Finishes Technical finishes add a layer of dimension to nameplates, badges and labels. They can be created by combining several processes, including selective brushing, engine turning or printing. The resulting texture adds richness and a tactile quality to a printed surface. When varying ...
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Mixed Metal Finishes Mixing metal finishes gives your nameplate a unique look. Copper, gold and silver are some of the most popular, and can be combined in a variety of ways. Adding a one side bright aluminum substrate under the metal finishes adds to the luster and enhances the color. This series ...
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This article is the first in a series of articles illustrating options in integrating finishes into your nameplate design. All can be customized to meet your product branding needs.
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This article focuses on combining specialized printing with a common tool to create unique looks across your brand. Callaway used this approach to differentiate their clubs designed for men and women. Each version is distinctly colored to appeal to the individual end user.
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Circles, squares and rectangles are the most popular shapes used in nameplate design. The simplicity of the shapes serves as a background to logos with a similar shape or as a unifying space for asymmetrical logos.
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The household name, Spalding, is featured here in the form of a gold nameplate. This nameplate incorporates bright aluminum, gold tint and printed matte black lettering.
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Kelly Kjos
The diamond cutting process generates crisp detail and a highly polished look for your badge or nameplate. Through a two-step progression the desired area is first embossed, or raised slightly from the original surface. Following the emboss operation, a thin layer of aluminum is removed to reveal ...
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This Sephora nameplate features a dimensional custom pattern highlighted by an embossed surface. As part of its 2009 campaign, the designers chose two varying looks for the encasement of the eye shadow palettes. Each look serves as a representation of the shadows inside.
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