It’s terrific to have something special that we can sell to our visitors.”
During a recent renovation of the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, the visitor centre team were keen to utilise some of the original iron cable that was recovered from the structure. Having contacted Icarus, we worked together to design a lapel pin which could incorporate material from this surplus cable.
Using a pioneering method of ‘powdering’ the metal into a resin which could then be applied to each badge, Icarus were able to produce a competitively priced souvenir that could help support funding efforts in the future.
“Allowing them to take a small piece of the original bridge away with them is really unique.”
The team at Icarus helped us through the whole process, always ensuring we were in the loop on the design. And we’re really happy with the end product.”
Limited Edition ‘Made from the Bridge’ Pin Badge
This limited edition badge has been produced using wrought iron from an original Clifton Suspension Bridge hanger: Leigh Woods South No. 34.
The hanger was installed during the construction of the bridge between May and July 1864. It was removed on 11 March 2012 and replaced as part of the Clifton Suspension Bridge’s refurbishment works.
Only 250 pin badges were made from the hanger and no more batches will be available.
