Holiday Match Box Covers
Etching can be used in nameplates for industrial applications or to create a premium look as shown here in the aluminum match boxes. Our series of match box designs which feature mechanical finishes and etching are some of my favorites. The surface of the aluminum comes to life dancing with movement. All the designs take advantage of the metal character featuring two direction brush and engine turn. Intricate details are etched into the aluminum contrasting matte silver against bright highlights. The etched details add a slight tactile quality to the match box.
This holiday match box cover features the same process as above. Larger areas of brushed aluminum are used in the design for a slightly different overall look. Engine turn is used in borders and outlines. The overlapping spins are no longer recognizable. Instead, the mechanical finish catches light bouncing highlights and shadows off the metal surface. The horizontal and vertical brush also reflect light differently depending on your angle of view. The surface of the aluminum has an almost jewel-like quality to it. The match boxes are an example of elevating the aluminum substrate to a premium look. The metal substrate is a chameleon, changing appearance to meet your needs whether industrial, technical or premium.
How might you use etching in your next product branding project? Do you like the tone on tone look that is achieved when etching is combined with mechanical finishes?
