--- title: "Embossed Aluminum Nameplate #2 in Series" description: A multi-level emboss adds layers of interest to graphics on aluminum nameplates, emblems and badges. image: https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26275169-jpg/images/l--aluminum-red-embossed-joy.jpg --- //cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/60349/file-26275169-jpg/images/l--aluminum-red-embossed-joy.jpg [](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/82841/Embossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-2-in-Series#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/) - [Nameplate Blog](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog) - Embossed Aluminum Nameplate #2 in Series # Embossed Aluminum Nameplate #2 in Series [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/facebook_footer.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F82841%2FEmbossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-2-in-Series) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/linkedin_footer.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F82841%2FEmbossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-2-in-Series&title=&source=%2F&summary=) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/twitter_footer.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Check%20out%20this%20great%20blog%20post%20I%20just%20read&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F82841%2FEmbossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-2-in-Series) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/googlefooter.png)](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F82841%2FEmbossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-2-in-Series) [Previous← Embossed Aluminum Nameplate #1 in Series](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/82839/Embossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-1-in-Series) [NextFavorite Nameplate | Callaway X-16 →](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/101614/Favorite-Nameplate-Callaway-X-16) [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/deidre-kruser) **Mon, Jan 30, 2012 ** ![describe the image](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26275169-jpg/images/l--aluminum-red-embossed-joy.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=l--aluminum-red-embossed-joy.jpg) ![describe the image](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26207332-jpg/images/c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-week_of_jan_9-aluminum-red-embossed-joy-small.jpg?width=300&height=301&name=c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-week_of_jan_9-aluminum-red-embossed-joy-small.jpg) This article is the second in a series which features examples of multi-dimensional embossing on aluminum.  The sculptural quality of the bright aluminum *Joy* on this holiday card is a luxurious effect.  Swirling details flow over and under each other creating multiple levels of detail.  Natural highlights and shadows are brought to life in the bright aluminum which accentuate the fact that this is a real metal surface.  This option for a three-dimensional emboss is available to be integrated into product identification.  How would you use it on a logo? ### Related Articles on Embossing Metal Nameplates [Options in Embossed Metal Nameplates](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/49386/Options-in-Embossed-Metal-Nameplates)  [Embossed Aluminum Nameplate](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/82839/Embossed-Aluminum-Nameplate) [![Nameplate Materials & Processes Guide](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26237558-jpg/images/designers-reference-guide-pages.jpg)](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-materials-and-processes-guide/) [Request a Nameplate Materials and Processes Guide](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-materials-and-processes-guide/) to begin exploring the options available to you in creating your product branding.     Topics: [Aluminum](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/topic/aluminum), [Nameplate](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/topic/nameplate), [Embossing](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/topic/embossing), [Promotional Products](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/topic/promotional-products)   ### Subscribe to Nameplate Blog   [Go to Nameplate Blog Home](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog)   [![Request A Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/60349/707247f9-b11b-4b90-9cda-6376f5426b5c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/60349/707247f9-b11b-4b90-9cda-6376f5426b5c) - 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