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Is School Really All it’s Cracked Up To Be!

Posted by PinGirl

I am about ready to graduate from college – less than a year to go.  Wahoo!!  I have prepared and been told all my life go to college, get a degree, your life will be so much better.  Sometimes I wonder is this really true?  I’m here – I take test – I get good grades – but am I really smarter – am I really prepared to be a real adult and get a real job and contribute to society?  Did college really better prepare me for this?  Well I guess it may be a little too soon to tell – remember I am still a college girl you know.  But since I am almost a real adult and will soon almost have a real job I think I would say the answer is yes.   Let me explain. Continue reading “Is School Really All it’s Cracked Up To Be!” »

Hip, Hip Hooray for School Spirit!

Posted by The PinPros Team

PinPros offers several different types of custom pins, working with schools, colleges and universities to foster school spirit and unify the student body.

Hard enamel pins are a form of diestruck pins that are enamel filled. Once the enamel is applied, the pin is heated to a high temperature, allowed to set and is then polished until smooth. These types of pins are very high-end, long lasting and durable. Soft enamel pins are also diestruck pins that are enamel filled. However, the paint air-dries, which causes it to settle into the recesses of the stamped cast. This gives soft enamel pins a multi-dimensional look and feel. They are good quality pins, but also are the least expensive. These provide excellent quality for schools and other organizations. Diestruck pins have the same manufacturing process as soft enamel; however, there is no enamel or paint involved. The die itself stamps on a thin sheet of metal. The finished piece has both raised and recessed edges, is silver- or gold-plated and often boasts quality so fine that they are jewelry-like in appearance. Photodome pins print directly on vinyl, affix to metal and a clear protective acrylic dome is placed atop the image. These pins are superb for vivid colors, text or realistic photos. Continue reading “Hip, Hip Hooray for School Spirit!” »

Accessorizing Custom Lapel Pins

Posted by The PinPros Team

PinPros understands that an important, yet simple accessory can elevate a pin to the next level.

PinPros offers several different accessories for pins, including plastic boxes, simple white boxes, velvet boxes, velvet bags, coin pouches and trading pin bags.

Lapel pins are typically hard or soft enamel. Hard enamel pins are jewelry-like in appearance and very high quality. Due to their sophisticated, classy appearance, it is important that the presentation of the pin match the quality. PinPros offers two elegant options for pins of this caliber – plush velvet jewelry boxes or stylish velvet bags with drawstring ribbons. Both these accessories create a memorable presentation and highlight the beauty and elegance of a metal pin. Continue reading “Accessorizing Custom Lapel Pins” »

Let Your Students Showcase Their School Pride

Posted by The PinPros Team

College lapel pins without a doubt make an exceptional statement of pride. No matter how big or small your school is, taking advantage of promoting your school and your students’ enthusiasm for it is an essential part of having a happy campus and bringing in new students.

College pins either customized with the school name and/or mascot is a stylish and inexpensive advertising accessory. Prices are reasonable because at places like PinPros custom pins are sold in bulk quantities, perfect for any sized school. PinPros has been around since 2003 has made college pins for a variety of institutions and can offer you a quality product with a quick manufacturing to mailbox time. Continue reading “Let Your Students Showcase Their School Pride” »