You are in luck because we have a plethora of resources available to guide you in creating a striking, one-of-a-kind nameplate. Steps in Designing a Nameplate It is easy to overlook some of these steps and end up spending time redesigning the nameplate. Click here to see a quick checklist to use ...
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Lynn Holzworth
A diamond cut offers a crisp, distinct look. The graphics are first embossed and then diamond cut into one of four cuts: phalanx, skive, zebra or star.
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Lynn Holzworth
Carbon fiber finishes on aluminum are considered by designers of everything from automobiles and televisions to golf clubs and exercise equipment. Layering a printed carbon fiber finish over an engine turn finish disguises the engine turn. The result is a surface with movement that is not ...
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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
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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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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Deidre Kruser
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Nameplate Assembly Metal tear tabs are a cost effective option in assembly of nameplates to your products. Tear tabs are typically a small rectangular piece of metal extending outside the edge of your nameplate separated by a score line. Tear tabs are used in removal of adhesive liners. ...
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Deidre Kruser
Nameplate Options Gold and black is the second most popular color combination in nameplates only following silver and black designs. Similar to the options in silver and black product identification, this is a high contrast choice that is neutral enough for a wide variety of applications. Warm gold ...
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