Soft Enamel pins are arguably the most recognizable process for making lapel pins. Its notable for its embossed look and feel. First a die stamp is created with your design. This die is used to strike your design into copper or iron base metal. If your design calls for it, we hand sandblast the pin to create the textured background. Enamel colors are then applied to the recessed areas based on your design. A syringe filled with paints is used to fill the wells created by the die stamping process. Your pins are than baked in a 350 degree oven to cure the enamel. A trim tool is than used to carefully cut out the outside shape of your lapel pin. The raised surface of your lapel pin is than polished to a mirror like finish.

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Cloisonne (hard enamel) lapel pins, also called hard enamel pins begin as a die struck pin, in which your design is stamped using tons of pressure from a metal die. This die stamp is created from your original design. After your pins have been struck out from the raw base metal (typically brass or copper) they go for coloring. The color filling process used in cloisonne pins starts with a powdered glass mixture which is kiln-fired at over 1700 degrees. This melts the glass-like powder into hard solid color areas. Because the color is filled all the way to the surface of the depression made with the die stamp. Afterwards your pins are buffed, giving a high luster glossy finish that easily shows the quality and class this style is created with. This look is what gives Cloisonne lapel pins their ‘Jewelry’ look.

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Die struck lapel pins are known for their pure simplicity and elegance! The Die struck process is most notable for having raised polished surfaces and recessed textured backgrounds. Die struck lapel pins use a brass or copper base metal. The Metals are chosen to achieve a high detailed stamping quality. We have many plating choices and options to add to your design and make it truly unique. Add a synthetic gem, edge numbering, or any of our packaging options to create a perfect keepsake, recognition gift, or anniversary pin.

* Antique Plating will add $.10 additional per lapel pin

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Imagine full-color magazine-quality printing in a wide variety of shapes. Offset printing has long been known as one of the most vibrant and detailed printing processes used in modern printing. It is easy to create nothing short of an amazing looking pin, with your design replicated exactly as provided using Offset Printing. Trimming metal lines and separating colors with metal are not necessary. Offset printed pins are ideal for when you need to replicate your design as a pin exactly or at least need to replicate something photo quality.

* Plate setup fee: $100.00

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There are unlimited advantages to ordering silk screen lapel pins. One of the most obvious is their ability to be made into custom shapes and sizes. There is also no need for metal edges or borders around each individual color. This allows us to create an exact replica of your design. Silk screen lapel pins use bright, luster-filled colors and include a protective epoxy coating at no additional charge. This prevents the pin from being scratched when you wear it.

* Setup fee: $19.00 per silk screen color

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