Soft Enamel Pins

How Are Custom Soft Enamel Lapel Pins Made?

All of our custom soft enamel pins start out as a design idea. Our art team creates original artwork based on the ideas sent in by our customers, and once the design is finalized, our production team takes over. A custom mold is used to stamp artwork into sheets of iron, brass or copper. The clear impression of the design are removed from the sheet and deburred before the metal plating and enamel process can begin.

We offer several different options for metal plating, each one having a distinctive appearance that will change how people interact with your design. Choosing high polish plating is a great way to add to the perceived value of a custom lapel pin, and our antique plating options create a unique, rustic appearance that is sure to help your design stand out from the rest.

The enamel process takes place after the plating process. Colored enamel is added to the recessed portions of the design, and the raised metal lines of the artwork make sure that the enamel doesn’t spill into other portions of the pin.

Our production team can add up to seven different enamel colors at no extra cost to create any kind of design you need. Soft enamel pins are a popular choice for groups looking to recreate team logos and emblems with precise accuracy and vivid detail, but the potential for new design ideas is limitless.

Hard Enamel vs Soft Enamel Pins

Customers are always asking us to describe the difference between hard and soft enamel pins, and we’re always happy to help. Enamel is the paint used to add color to any kind of lapel pin design. For soft enamel pins, the color is added to the recessed portions of the artwork. The raised metal lines of the design act as a border between colorfill areas so that the enamel paints don’t bleed together. Hard enamel pins, also called cloisonne pins, have a different kind of enamel. It’s a powdered, glass-like resin that’s added to the recessed portions of a design and filled to an even level with the raised surface of a pin.

If you run your finger across the surface of a soft enamel pin, you will feel the texture of the raised portions of metal above the enamel colorfill. Hard enamel pins have a smooth, polished surface since the paint is at an even level with the top of the pin. So, not only can you see the difference between hard and soft enamel pins, but you can also feel the difference. If you aren’t sure what kind of custom enamel pins will work best for your design, just let us know, and our team will be happy to help.

Custom Lapel Pin Pricing

All of the orders that come through Signature Pins are based on unit price. There are a number of different things that affect unit price like size, shape, metal plating and attachment options for the back of each pin, but the table below serves as a general rule of thumb when it comes to the price of custom lapel pins.

Something like a soft enamel keychain will be more expensive than a soft enamel pin design with a regular butterfly clutch attachment. Pins with magnetic backing or cufflink attachments are also a little more expensive, however butterfly clutches and rubber clutches can be included at no additional cost.

We’re honest and upfront with our pricing, and there are no hidden fees tacked on during the design process. Every order comes with free quotes, artwork, unlimited revisions and overnight shipping, so you don’t have to worry about any surprise charges once you finalize an order.

Working With the Best Custom Pin Maker Online

Our Signature Pins team has experience handcrafting custom soft enamel pins for all kinds of different teams across the nation. Our goal is to provide the highest quality custom products on the market and the best customer service available. Our art team is here to help you create a unique design that makes a meaningful impact, and all you need to get started are a few ideas and one of our free quote forms.

Once a form is submitted, our art team will have a free proof of your design ready within 48 hours. All artwork and revisions are free, so make sure to let us know if there is anything you would like to change or add to the artwork. Every design tells a different story, and the best way for us to help create a beautiful design for your team is to hear your story. Give us a call today, and see what our team can get ready for you.