For years, lapel pins have been used as a classic way to tastefully display
company logos and event themes. At Advantage Emblem and Screen Printing,
you’ll find that not only are our pins exceptional in design and quality,
they are also remarkably affordable. Our staff will assist you in creating
an exceptional lapel pin design and recommend the best, most cost effective
manufacturing process for your needs. Our experience with die struck soft
enamel, photo etched and cloisonné pins will give you the
confidence to know that you’ll be getting an outstanding product with
lasting value.
This process begins when your design is struck into a soft piece of steel that is then hardened.
Then this "die" is used to strike the softer metal, to transfer your design to the material, which is then hand finished.
Photo Etched Soft Enamel
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1/2"
$1.72
$1.13
$0.99
$0.74
$0.62
$0.54
$0.43
$0.39
5/8"
$1.81
$1.26
$1.12
$0.87
$0.74
$0.66
$0.59
$0.47
3/4"
$1.93
$1.38
$1.23
$0.99
$0.88
$0.75
$0.66
$0.56
7/8"
$2.04
$1.46
$1.36
$1.14
$0.99
$0.87
$0.75
$0.67
1.0"
$2.13
$1.57
$1.44
$1.26
$1.12
$0.99
$0.86
$0.79
1-1/8"
$2.29
$1.69
$1.56
$1.38
$1.25
$1.16
$0.99
$0.84
1-1/4"
$2.38
$1.77
$1.68
$1.51
$1.37
$1.24
$1.08
$0.99
1-3/8"
$2.59
$1.84
$1.77
$1.63
$1.48
$1.35
$1.19
$1.06
1-1/2"
$2.76
$1.96
$1.85
$1.74
$1.59
$1.47
$1.25
$1.12
An image of your design is transferred from a photographic negative onto the surface of the metal. Same principle as pictures taken by camera. Your design is then etched into the brass using an acid-reaction process. All the acids and other impurities are carefully rinsed off. The indentations are then filled with the enamel colors. Colors are inserted by hand, one at a time, using different sized syringes. The sheet of metal is then fired at 450°F for 12 to 15 minutes. Pins are then cut out of the sheet according to your custom design. Non-colored (raised) sections of the pin are then plated to a shiny gold finish. An optional epoxy protective coating (dome) can then be applied to protect the color enamels from fading or cracking over time.
Compared to pins of cloisonne and die struck soft enamel, the advantage to photo etched pins is that process is less expensive and lighter in weight.
Cloisonné
100
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1/2"
$2.16
$1.65
$1.28
$1.15
$0.99
$0.83
$0.70
$0.68
5/8"
$2.27
$1.82
$1.46
$1.32
$1.17
$0.99
$0.84
$0.77
3/4"
$2.34
$1.91
$1.58
$1.49
$1.26
$1.11
$0.96
$0.83
7/8"
$2.49
$2.03
$1.73
$1.56
$1.43
$1.24
$1.04
$0.90
1.0"
$2.66
$2.15
$1.87
$1.72
$1.56
$1.32
$1.15
$0.99
1-1/8"
$2.99
$2.29
$1.99
$1.83
$1.69
$1.47
$1.29
$1.14
1-1/4"
$3.23
$2.68
$2.16
$2.02
$1.82
$1.67
$1.44
$1.23
1-3/8"
$3.59
$2.94
$2.52
$2.39
$2.04
$1.93
$1.65
$1.32
1-1/2"
$4.05
$3.40
$2.89
$2.64
$2.32
$2.15
$1.99
$1.40
Also known as "Hard Enamel" is a die-struck process with the use of special colors containing a glass-like mixture. Colors are fired one at a time at 1,700 F for two to four minutes.
The finished item is hard baked using an open flame and buffed to give it the smooth hardened finish.
Classic New Enamel, a process similar to "Cloisonné" allows PMS color matching.
Lapel Pins: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get all my colors next to each other? All colors must be separated by metal.
What color metal can I get my pins in? Metal is available in gold, silver, bronze, or black.
How many colors can I get on my pins? All prices include up to four colors
How long does it take to get custom lapel pins? Production standard is 30 to 35 days.
Are there different types of pins? Specialty finishes are available at an additional charge: sandblasted, antiqued, 3-D die. Ask your representative for details.
Can my colors bleed to the edge? The outer edge of the pin and any small lettering can only be metal.
How do I measure the size of my pin? Pin size is measured across the widest point of the pin (a square is measured diagonally).
Will the colors from my art or picture be the same on the design? We will make every attempt to match colors as seen on the original artwork. Sometimes an exact match is not possible. If color match is critical, please request a pre-production sample.
Is it possible to get a sample of my pin before I order? Pre-production samples are available at a cost of $60.00 per sample. Production time for pre-production samples is 2 to 3 weeks.
Are the backings included with my pins? Butterfly (military) clutch or safety pin backings are included in the base price. Other backings are available for an additional charge.
At Advantage Emblem and Screen Printing,
you’ll find that not only are our pins exceptional in design and quality,
they are also remarkably affordable. Our staff will assist you in creating
an exceptional lapel pin design and recommend the best, most cost effective
manufacturing process for your needs. Our experience with die struck soft
enamel, photo etched and cloisonné pins will give you the
confidence to know that you’ll be getting an outstanding product with
lasting value.