Artistic Grind Patterns: Exclusive to CustomLogoSigns Actual Grind Pattern by Nicholas Yust
Although certainly not a requirement with any given sign, perhaps the most recognizable trait of a sign from CustomLogoSigns.com is the artist grind patterns we use on metal.
The concept for our grind patterns emerged from the early requests we received to make logo signs, even before we were in the sign business! Around 2006/2007, Nicholas and Eric (co-owners of Custom Logo Signs) began selling Nicholas' high-end, hand-crafted metal art and sculptures. The sleek, contemporary stye and strong, impressive finishes of his work had the tendency to draw the attention of corporations and business owners. Many of these would purchase his artwork to decorate their buildings, which soon led to inquiries for custom metal signs incorporating their logo along with Nicholas' grind patterns. Fast forward 8 years, and Custom Logo Signs is getting requests and producing signs for businesses of all sizes. Most companies choose us for the creative, unique, and 100% original/proprietary artistic patterns that we apply to the metal. However with Nicholas' artwork and grinding skills in high demand (and his patterns rather time-consuming) we decided to come up with a more cost-effective solution to help accommodate smaller budgets and tighter deadlines - thus the PRINTED metal grind was invented! 
Hand-Crafted Grinds vs Printed Grinds |
Print Examples:
Printed Starburst Grind
Printed Electricity Grind
Printed Currents Grind
Printed Wave Grind
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Just as you may have guessed, the printed grind patterns are essentially a high-resolution photo print of an actual Nicholas Yust grind pattern. Nicholas has done this by creating several panels of his hand-crafted grind patterns and having them professionally photographed and converted to a digital file. After much trial and error and countless tests, we came up with a unique method of printing these images onto metal to give them the appearance of a real grind pattern - with the seemingly impossible precision, clean lines, clever balance, and artistic appeal that Nicholas is known for.
With that in mind, it is important to recognize that perhaps the most impressive feature of an actual grind pattern by Nicholas Yust is the life, depth and motion - as you walk by or shift from side to side, the light catches the grooves of the pattern and moves, dances, and creates a holographic effect that cannot be duplicated in a photograph. However, Nicholas has personally attended each photo session to ensure the ideal lighting scenario and contrast with each photo to make the printed versions as life-like as possible.
With that in mind, it is important to recognize that perhaps the most impressive feature of an actual grind pattern by Nicholas Yust is the life, depth and motion - as you walk by or shift from side to side, the light catches the grooves of the pattern and moves, dances, and creates a holographic effect that cannot be duplicated in a photograph. However, Nicholas has personally attended each photo session to ensure the ideal lighting scenario and contrast with each photo to make the printed versions as life-like as possible.
Also Available: Sanded Metal Finish
If you would like to tone it down even one step further by simply going with a natural, sanded metal finish (similar to the brushed finish commonly used on appliances and kitchen treatments) then that is absolutely an option as well. We still ensure a spectacular finish with crisp, clean cuts and/or prints, vibrant colors, and a variety of styles and finishes. Here are a few examples of signs we have done without a grind pattern:
