Press Releases

June 21, 2011 — (Englewood, CO) – Have you ever wondered if those jar lids from pickle or pasta sauce jars are recyclable? That plastic coating on the inside of the lid makes you wonder if it can go with the rest of your recyclables each week. Well, the answer is yes; most cities will accept the jar lids in their recycling programs, but the plastic coating on the inside is still a problem. It doesn’t get recycled along with the steel in the lid. The plastic seal actually burns off early in the recycling process, creating a harmful gas.

In brainstorming about other ways to re-purpose these jar lids, designers Michael and Cheryl Caston of CAMIC designs (www.camicdesigns.com) created Jar Lid Pulls. Jar Lid Pulls are drawer pulls that reuse the jar lids from spent food jars as well as used wooden spools of thread. Some thread remains wound on each spool as a reminder of its former life. Extra-long aluminum binding posts, which are commonly used for creating scrapbooks, keep all the pieces in place. The large size of the jar lids makes them easy for children to use and a great way to add an extra splash of color to your home’s décor. You will find that these drawer pulls add character to old furniture and become the conversation piece of any room. Customize your own sets by choosing the size and color of the jar lid and spool.

You can find detailed instructions on how to make your own by following this link, or you can purchase a set already constructed from CAMIC designs on their website or their Etsy Store.

Feb 10, 2009 — (Raleigh, NC) CAMIC designs L.L.C. is now offering Industrial and Graphic design services. Until recently, CAMIC designs was exclusively operating two webstores www.crittergiftshop.com and www.balletgiftshop.com. These stores feature products designed in-house by CAMIC designs for the purpose of helping non-profit ballet companies and animal rescues raise money for their organization. Now, CAMIC designs is focusing on external design services with the goal of helping clients take their project or business a step further.

"By making our services available to the public, we hope to provide clients with the means of being successful whether it be bringing a new product to market or creating a whole new company identity", Michael Caston, owner of CAMIC designs said. "Our services include product design, graphic design, inventor services, patent drawings, and laser-cutting services".

Visit CAMIC designs online at www.camicdesigns.com

Company Background

CAMIC designs L.L.C. is a product and graphic design firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. The owners, Michael and Cheryl Caston are graduates of North Carolina State University College of Design with Master’s in Industrial Design. Our mission is to “create fun and exciting designs that will put your business a step ahead of the competition.” For more information or to speak with the owner, contact Michael Caston, camic@camicdesigns.com (919) 949-8244. www.camicdesigns.com.

Jan. 21, 2008 — (Raleigh, NC) CAMIC designs co-owner Michael Caston announced today the opening of a new online store, www.crittergiftshop.com, to help animal rescue organizations and shelters raise money for their cause. The design firm uses state-of-the-art laser technology to create products for animal societies to use in fundraising. The products are intended for rescue groups, yet all pet lovers will enjoy them.

In the past decade, laser engraving has become an increasingly popular means of manufacturing and customizing products. Carbon dioxide lasers, the most popular laser type for product design, can produce fine details in a matter of seconds. This allows the manufacturer the ability to produce complicated designs that may take an artisan hours to complete.

CAMIC designs began using laser technology to make products for ballet companies to use in fundraising. These products are showcased in their first online store, www.nutcracker-gifts.com.

The new store, www.crittergiftshop.com, gives animal organizations the ability to customize products with whatever information they want at no cost. The site mainly consists of designs of dogs and cats, but will continue to develop new designs to include zoo animals, sea animals, small animals, wildlife, and even bugs for the animal lover in all of us.