Here’s a piece of Northern Engraving’s history that one of my co-workers recently came across at a local auction. It's an original Northern Engraving "cut" from the early 1900s.
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Deidre Kruser
In considering the look of a nameplate and how to stand out among competitors, designers turn to embossing to add depth and dimension. A multi-level emboss adds further layers of interest and is associated with high quality products. So to give you some multi-level emboss inspiration, here are ten ...
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Deidre Kruser
Engine Nameplate This nameplate is successful for several reasons, but it is the subtle matte black texture in the background which I like. Bright aluminum graphics, flat or embossed, stand out against it. The slight texture adds visual interest to a nameplate. It is a versatile option which could ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal and Plastic Nameplates for Product Identification
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Mitch Larson
A backlit logo that appears to be integrated into the product is a really clean and cool look. But what if your product doesn't allow for actual backlighting, or it's not in the budget.
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Deidre Kruser
Designing a sill plate to stand out from the crowd and yet still be tastefully simple can be difficult. In this article we have 11 sill plates on aluminum and stainless steel, all of which take advantage of the metal character of the substrate to tastefully support their brand image. The sill ...
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Deidre Kruser
Recently I posted 12 Aluminum Nameplates with Bright Graphics which features nameplates enhanced with bright aluminum graphics. Today I would like to share 10 nameplates which rely on diamond cutting to create crisp polished graphics. Diamond cutting is often used in combination with bright ...
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Deidre Kruser
Crisp Dimension Recently we introduced our Cosmetic Decorative Gallery which features nameplates, appliques and inserts used in the beauty industry for packaging. Our newest page, the Diamond Cut Gallery, focuses on diamond cutting, a process widely used in creating product identification. Use the ...
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