Custom Hard Enamel Lapel Pins - Durable & High-Quality

How are hard enamel pins made?

These premium quality lape pins are knocked out of a mold, then filled with durable colored glaze (enamel paints). They are then fired at a high temperature, and polished to smooth and flat badges. Finally they are galvanized, washed and dried. These best quality pins or badges are great as a valuable keepsake.

Materials of lapel pins

The most common materials for making lapel pins are copper, iron, stainless steel, zinc alloy, aluminum and PVC.

• Copper: Copper is a somewhat soft material and is suitable for the manufacture of lapel pins(eg for hard enamel pins, 3D medals) with clear and fine lines.
• Iron and stainless steel are, compared to copper, hard material and more cost effective. Iron is most commonly used for soft enamel pins and stainless steel for full-color metal printed pins.
• Zinc alloy is used for pins made by an injection molding process. They are most commonly used for double-sided medals, coins and lapel pins with sharp shapes. It is cost effective with high quanitity and it gives a better 3D effect.
• Aluminum is most commonly used for the production of printed pins.

Depending on your design, budget and the desired quantity, we will determine the most suitable material for you.

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: