Our 2010 holiday cards combines two of the most popular themes in aluminum patterns over the last year, gradations of color and graphic images. Actually we've thrown in a third on the left hand side, this printed texture morphs in size and shape as it follows the contoured bead of bright aluminum. ...
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Deidre Kruser
This aluminum ornament was designed and printed for a local charity. We have worked with the organization for several years designing metal ornaments which can be engraved in memory of a loved one. This design illustrates the effective use of brushed and bright aluminum combined with a transparent ...
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Deidre Kruser
Custom Bookmark Printing Bookmarks are an example of a product that uses the same processes typically used in the manufacturing of nameplates, emblems and tags. Brushing, printing, texture and embossing are a few of the manufacturing options. This article gives a brief overview of some of the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Custom Metal Overlay S&S Cycle celebrated their 50th anniversary in style with this custom designed aluminum toolbox insert. Six engines are printed on the metal along with a list of builders participating in the anniversary event. Engine striping is used to add movement to the panel and draw ...
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Deidre Kruser
Pierced openings in aluminum and stainless steel nameplates, labels and dials typically serve a functional purpose. The pierced holes are often round and used for attachment purposes. Pierced holes are used for riveting or the centerpost of a gauge. What happens when you think beyond the typical ...
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Deidre Kruser
Holiday Match Box Covers Etching can be used in nameplates for industrial applications or to create a premium look as shown here in the aluminum match boxes. Our series of match box designs which feature mechanical finishes and etching are some of my favorites. The surface of the aluminum comes to ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Greeting Cards The 2009 holiday greeting card is in process. Many of our customers look forward to receiving the card each year. Aluminum holiday card collections have been started across the country. We've put together our collection for you to see. Many of you will recognize several of ...
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Greeting Card Metal holiday cards have been a long tradition at Northern Engraving. This holiday card from our archives features bright transparent tints of color and embossing.
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Key Case The Indian motorcycle metal case shown here was an accesory for the bike designed to hold two keys. The aluminum box features an engine stripe finish in the background creating a holographic effect and visual depth. The graphics are screen printed on the metal in the flat sheet ...
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