--- title: "Embossed Aluminum Nameplate #4 in Series" description: This example features several options for embossing graphics on aluminum nameplates, badges and emblems. image: https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26206761-jpg/images/c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-cards-peace.jpg --- //cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/60349/file-26206761-jpg/images/c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-cards-peace.jpg [](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/82855/Embossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-4-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 #4 in Series # Embossed Aluminum Nameplate #4 in Series 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Chrome Appliqué for Fragrance Packaging](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/80193/Bright-Chrome-Appliqu-for-Fragrance-Packaging) [NextFavorite Nameplate | SKB Case →](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/101654/Favorite-Nameplate-SKB-Case) [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/deidre-kruser) **Mon, Feb 13, 2012 ** ![C Users kkjos Desktop Images by week Week of Jan 9 aluminum blue embossed diamond cut](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26206761-jpg/images/c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-cards-peace.jpg?width=215&height=215&name=c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-cards-peace.jpg) ![describe the image](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26207092-jpg/images/c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-week_of_jan_9-aluminum-blue-embossed-diamond-cut.jpg?width=215&height=215&name=c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-week_of_jan_9-aluminum-blue-embossed-diamond-cut.jpg) ![describe the image](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26207014-jpg/images/c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-week_of_jan_9-aluminum-blue-embossed-diamond-cu-peace.jpg?width=216&height=216&name=c--users-kkjos-desktop-images_by_week-week_of_jan_9-aluminum-blue-embossed-diamond-cu-peace.jpg) 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 printed in process color.  The emboss processes featured on each of the letters are: *P* -Embossed letter and border *E* -Top half of letter is embossed and transitions into a debossed image on the lower half *A* -Embossed and diamond cut *C* -A background pad is embossed leaving the letter at the original height *E* -Three-dimensional emboss created a rounded letter Which of these options in embossing catch your 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