Custom Enamel Lapel Pins with Relief & Colors — Soft Enamel Finish

" Thank you for the badges. They have been a big hit in our school. So much so, that we would like to order some more.

Can I order an additional 200 badges of ..."    Lisa, Amsterdam

Custom Soft Enamel Lapel Pins with Relief & Colors combine artistic flair with economical production. These pins feature raised metal walls around recessed enamel‑filled areas, giving them depth, color contrast, and a 3D appearance.

Because of their balance of quality and cost, soft enamel pins are among the most popular — over 70% of lapel pins worldwide use this technique.

???? How Soft Enamel Pins Are Made

1. Stamping / molding the metal base — raised metal outlines define the design.

2. Enamel fill — colored enamel is poured into recessed areas.

3. Baking / curing — the enamel hardens, sealed in place.

4. Plating & finishing — the raised metal surfaces are polished and plated (gold, silver, antique, etc.).

5. Optional coating — epoxy or clear coat may be added to protect the surface.

6. Backings & closures — a variety of pin backs are available.

Because soft enamel leaves the raised metal visible, you feel the “walls” between colors — a distinguishing tactile feature.

 Materials & Technical Options

• Typical materials: Copper, iron, stainless steel, zinc alloy, aluminum

• Metal selection:

  • Copper – ideal for fine detail and hard enamel transitions

  • Iron / stainless – more economical, robust for soft enamel

  • Zinc alloy – good for sharp shapes and relief effects

• Optimal sizes: Commonly 16 mm, 19 mm, 22 mm, 25 mm, 29 mm, and 35 mm

• Plating options: Gold, silver, black nickel, antique finishes

• Backings / closures: Butterfly clutch, rubber clutch, safety pin types, magnetic, tie-back, etc.

• Packaging: Standard polybags, velvet pouches, presentation boxes

 Applications & Best Use Cases

These pins are widely used for:

• Club and association identification

• Corporate branding and employee recognition

• Event pins and convention souvenirs

• Awards, commemorative tokens

• Collector series & membership pins

• Uniform insignias with color branding

Soft enamel provides an excellent balance between affordability and vibrant looks, making it ideal for most branding and recognition needs.

 Design & Order in 3 Easy Steps

1. Upload your logo or design

2. Select enamel colors, plating, shape & backing

3. Approve a digital proof — then production begins

You can iterate on the design, get feedback, and see a sample before full production.

 Why YesLogo?

• EU-based production & fast delivery across Europe

• Transparent pricing & inclusive digital proofing

• Low minimum orders starting from 50 units

• Design support and color matching guidance

• Trusted by organizations, clubs, and agencies across Europe

What is the optimal size of a lapel pin?

The best size of a lapel pin depends on the application, design, pin type and budget. The most common sizes are 16 mm, 19 mm, 22 mm and 25 mm , 29 mm, and 35 mm

For business application, the normal size is 15-20 mm. You want to keep the size subtle and avoid overdone. 

The size of  carnval lapel pins is usually 35-40 mm

For other purpose, the usual size is 25-30 mm. 

If you are not sure about the size, we recommed you to print out the real size on a piece of paper and cut it out and check if  the size is ok. 

or 

you can compare it to the size of a euro coin to have an impression of the size.

Do you want to know more about the possibilities? Then you can email us the design, the desired number and the desired size, then we can make a proposal for you.

Plating options

Closure options for pins?

butteryfly	Rubber attachment	Safety attachmet type 1
Safety attachment  type 2	Safety attachment type 3	Stick pins
Tie back	Key chain	Cufflink
Magnet attachment	U   clip	Screw
Tie clips

Packing options:

Plastic ploybag (free)	Velvet bag
Velvet jewel box	Transparant box
carton box	coin capsule

Pins or pins with designed cardboard cards: