PPB August 2021

Etching/Engraving/Laser SILVER WINNER A+Wine Designs National City, California Using a reverse no-color etch to achieve a frosted, textured background on a decanter created an artistic design in the glass. A+ Wine Designs’ decanter, paired with a rustic laser-engraved wood crate, achieved a unique and memorable retirement gift for the client. Metal Striking GOLD WINNER Indiana Metal Craft Bloomington, Indiana To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Altec commissioned an heirloom-quality ornament to commemorate the celebration. Indiana Metal Craft’s solid brass ornament incorporates a seasonal scene with a skillful mix of precise machining on the radiating lines, copy, cabin and machinery next to sculpted snow, trees and a banner before being oxidized, hand buffed, clear coated and packed into a pouch for a beautiful presentation. Print on Hard Surfaces GOLD WINNER Indiana Metal Craft Bloomington, Indiana Indiana Metal Craft fulfilled French Lick Casino’s desire for commemorative ornaments to showcase its history with the creation of a full series of major-league designed ornaments. Impressively cast and finished with tightly registered digital print, this collectible series combines the best of pewter spin-casting with masterful relief-printing, presenting a hand-painted look. PPAI Pyramid Awards In Supplier Decorating | FEATURE | AUGUST 2021 | 29