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 ...
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Deidre Kruser
This article is the third in a series featuring three-dimensional embossing on aluminum. The example shown here is from one of our aluminum holiday cards. It highlights the effective use of a blind emboss. A blind emboss utilizes the same finish on the embossed graphics and the background for a ...
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Deidre Kruser
Embossing Metal Nameplates Virtually all products feature a company name or trademark as a symbol of the quality you expect to experience when purchasing the product. Using a nameplate to prominently position your brand in front of your customer allows you to precisely control that message. ...
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Lynn Holzworth
There are multiple options available to you in nameplate design. The nameplates below all have the commonality of using green, however they use different techniques to achieve the overall design.
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Lynn Holzworth
Picture standing in front of an empty cosmetic retail case. Imagine a case with multiple shelves. Which shelf do you see first? Is it at eye-level; do you have to look up or down? Is it encased in glass? What is the lighting like?
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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
In this post, we're showcasing a collection of nameplates which have made the most out of their embossing tool. In addition to embossing letters, each one has additional details which are embossed at the same time. In a few examples a pad is embossed while leaving graphics within the pad at ...
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Deidre Kruser
Make Your Brand Stand Out with Embossed Graphics This article explores options in embossing aluminum to create dimensional nameplates for product identification. The embossing process uses a metal die to create a three-dimensional image in metal by squeezing the metal and raising the image. It is ...
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