Custom Lapel Pins
Custom deisgn and make 3D edge gold lapel pins for gifts
Custom 3D edge gold lapel pins made to your artwork for gifts, recognition, or promotional use. The design shown features a raised gold edge with enamel fill, produced using die striking and hand enamel techniques. Each pin is crafted from metal and finished with a durable plating to suit gifting and long-term wear. You approve a digital proof before production begins, ensuring the final result matches your vision.
MadeTo your artwork, proof approved first
Artwork filesAI PDF JPEG or CDR
Reply timeWithin 8 hours
Express transitAbout 2-4 days worldwide
Detail
What You Get and Who Orders It
Key Benefits
- 3D edge design creates depth and dimension that flat pins cannot achieve
- Gold plating applied over a die struck metal base gives a premium look and feel
- Hand enamel filling ensures colour stays vibrant and resists chipping
- Digital proof allows you to review the layout and colour before any metal is struck
- Made to order in our own factory so revisions are handled directly by the production team
Where It Is Used
- Corporate gift sets for employee appreciation or client thank yous
- Recognition pins for internal awards or milestone celebrations
- Promotional gifts for trade shows or brand launches
- Event memorabilia for conferences, anniversaries, or charity fundraisers
- Personalized gifts for team leaders or long service employees
Who It Is For
- HR and employee recognition teams creating custom gift pins
- Corporate marketing departments producing branded promotional items
- Event organisers needing unique keepsakes for attendees
- Non-profits distributing recognition pins to volunteers or donors
- Gift distributors sourcing custom pins for resale or bundling
Problems It Solves
- Stock pins have generic designs that do not reflect your organisation or event
- Flat printed pins lack depth and feel less substantial in hand
- Plating that wears off quickly when not properly applied or sealed
- Colour mismatch between reorders due to inconsistent enamel batches
- No way to preview the final pin before production starts
Technical Features
- Die struck 3D edge for raised, dimensional appearance
- Soft enamel fill with hand application and baking for durability
- Gold plating applied over the die struck metal body
- Choice of attachment types including standard pin back or safety clasp
- Enamel colour fills the recessed areas while the metal edges remain proud
Materials
- Zinc alloy or brass die struck metal body
- Baked soft enamel colour
- Electroplated gold finish
- Metal pin back or safety clasp
- Hand applied and cured enamel to prevent chipping
Quality Control
- First pin sample checked against the approved digital proof
- Plating colour compared to a retained reference piece from prior orders
- Enamel inspected for pinholes overfill and colour consistency under daylight
- Each pin individually bagged to prevent face scratches during transit
- Count verified against the packing list before carton sealing
Customisation Options
- Any shape outline including logos, silhouettes, or custom designs
- Gold silver or antique plating options on the same die
- Enamel colours chosen from your artwork or provided palette
- Attachment type selected based on use case (pin back or safety clasp)
- Reverse side left blank or struck with a secondary logo or text
- Optional epoxy dome for added scratch resistance
Use Guide
- Send vector artwork (AI PDF CDR) for best edge definition and small text clarity
- Keep text above two millimetres in height to avoid filling during enamel application
- Confirm plating finish and attachment type before proofing to avoid delays
- Order a few extra pins per batch to account for damage or replacements
- Store pins in individual bags until use to prevent plating wear from handling
Specifications
| Product Type | Custom 3D edge gold lapel pin |
|---|---|
| Forming Method | Die struck from your artwork |
| Colour Fill | Soft enamel |
| Finish Shown | Gold plating |
| Attachment | Standard pin back or safety clasp (TBC with sales team) |
| Artwork Files | AI PDF JPEG or CDR |
| Proof | Digital proof approved before production |
| Diameter and Thickness | TBC with sales team |
| Minimum Order Quantity | TBC with sales team |
Compared With the Alternatives
| Flat printed lapel pin | 3D edge adds depth and tactile quality, but requires tooling and is more expensive |
|---|---|
| Hard enamel pin | Soft enamel allows for deeper recesses and better 3D effect, but may show metal edges more clearly |
| Die struck pin with no edge | 3D edge enhances visual impact and perceived value, but increases production complexity |
Manufacturing
How This Piece Is Made
Artwork review and digital proof generation
Die cutting from the approved proof
Die striking the metal blank to form the 3D edge
Trimming and polishing the edges
Electroplating the surface with gold
Hand enamel filling and baking
Attachment fitting and final inspection
Individual bagging and packing
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