Brass Looking Nameplates
Aluminum is the most common choice for our customers when selecting mateiral for their brand identity nameplates and emblems. Another common request is to review for a brass nameplate. When this happens, it's good to know that aluminum can also be used. Here's how.
Aluminum Can Look Like Other Metals
Aluminum is friendly for decoration to take on the appearance of other metals like brass, stainless steel and tungsten. When the requirement for a brass look comes in, a transparent brass tint over aluminum can be used. This means that the surface of the metal is no longer silver and instead takes on the golden look of brass. Fine details can be achieved with standard printing processes to give a patina or antiqued look. Screened textures and selective gloss levels can be used to add further contrast or dimension like what is seen in the image shown in this post.
Why Aluminum?
Aluminum has characterstics which make it friendly for manufacturing and tooling. Unless there is a specific need for another metal, the ability to decorate aluminum to look different makes it versatile. Decorating options are wide open including mechanical finishes. This means that your design does not need to be limited or held back for any reason. Use aluminum for these reasons:
● Cost effective
● Light weight
● Corrosion resistant
● Versatile decorating options
Ready to review how aluminum can work for your brand identify? Great! Let's talk!
