This grouping of copper custom made special event pins were made by Pins by Frank in 2015. They were designed with great attention to detail by Contagious House Marketing in the UK an International Corporation. It is my understanding that the pins were made for special events of the company. The models were all made by Peter Birch who also is a master of detail.
The Hope Lighthouse pin was made by Pins By Frank in 2014 at the request of Rudy Bess, Founding Director of the Hope Light House Foundation. The pin is an outstanding replica of the Light house located in Metropolis, Illinois-yes, also known as the home of Superman & Lois Lane!
“The lighthouse was dedicated to fight against all cancer on Nov 5, 2014. It stands 30 feet tall and consists of a white conical shaped, reinforced steel tower beneath a teal daymarkband and black lantern room with a white-light flashing beacon. It overlooks the Ohio River in Metropolis, Illinois. The white tower represents the fight against lung cancer, the teal daymarkband represents the fight against ovarian cancer, the black lantern room is symbolic of a cancer patient’s dark journey and the white light represents Hope that all cancer patients will be cancer survivors and lead full and active lives. “
This lovely flower pin was ordered by Legacy Marketing for an unnamed Corporate International client. They sent the design which we made with a white center and green center and a gold finish.
The National Guard Association of Rhode Island has selected several pins from our Rhode Island pin collection when attending the annual meeting. In 2010 they opted to create a custom pins and asked Pins By Frank to make a clam with the their Association initials and the date. Other pins they have selected include our Rhode Island Rooster pin, our Ocean State pin and our lighthouse pins with RI.
As we celebrate 18 years in business, we think back to our first customer, Johnson & Wales University College of Hospitality Management, Providence Rhode Island. In 1999, Dr. Karen Silva expressed interest in a custom made lapel pin for incoming students of the Hospitality College.
Our business was and still is heavily focused on hospitality. We customized our medium pineapple pin, adding the letters JWU. The letters have hand-painted blue behind them and the pin is finished in shiny gold. These pins are still being ordered each year for incoming students who I am told love them. Since that time many other education facilities have opted to choose to have their letters placed on our medium and large pineapple pins.
I have learned that the pins have travelled internationally as well. Johnson & Wales University attracts many International students and the message of Hospitality is truly International.
Over time the Denver and Charlotte campuses have also ordered for their incoming hospitality students.
In addition to the hospitality college, we also have made pins for Johnson & Wales student clubs and organizations.
As we celebrate 18 years in business, we think back to our first customer, Johnson & Wales University College of Hospitality Management, Providence Rhode Island. In 1999, Dr. Karen Silva expressed interest in a custom made lapel pin for incoming students of the Hospitality College.
Our business was and still is heavily focused on hospitality. We customized our medium pineapple pin, adding the letters JWU. The letters have hand-painted blue behind them and the pin is finished in shiny gold. These pins are still being ordered each year for incoming students who I am told love them. Since that time many other education facilities have opted to choose to have their letters placed on our medium and large pineapple pins.
I have learned that the pins have travelled internationally as well. Johnson & Wales University attracts many International students and the message of Hospitality is truly International.
Over time the Denver and Charlotte campuses have also ordered for their incoming hospitality students.
In addition to the hospitality college, we also have made pins for Johnson & Wales student clubs and organizations.
Honey Grow is a restaurant corporation that began in Philly in 2012. They now have 16 locations and are poised for new locations going forward. The custom pin made for the combines the concept of hospitality with their log/initials, a win, win to be sure.
In 2015 we were asked to make a very small, very detailed Eagle device for the RI National Guard.
Several year ago the incoming President of the Elks of Rhode Island asked us to create a custom pin for his term. He told us the elements he wanted included and it was very unique and he was quite pleased.
Years ago Frank & I made a custom lapel pin for a Michigan State University student organization. The pin utilizes our large pineapple pins with their spartan logo inside. It has been a popular pin and very well received.
The City of Central Falls ordered custom made lapel pins with their city logo which has significant detail. We made their pins using a process that uses labels and epoxy. A 1″ round metal back was selected with gold finish. Labels were affixed and sealed in with epoxy. The result was perfect!