Custom Lapel Pins
Custom make round Little crocodile enamel lapel pins
Round custom enamel lapel pins featuring a little crocodile design, made to your artwork with hand-filled soft enamel and a choice of plating finishes. The design shown was produced for a wildlife awareness campaign using green and brown enamel with a polished silver finish, and the same process applies to any animal, logo or character you provide. You approve a digital proof before production starts, so the final pins match your vision exactly.
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
- The crocodile design is struck into the metal rather than printed, so it holds up to daily wear and repeated pinning
- Soft enamel fill allows for detailed outlines and colour separation while leaving the metal edges proud for a tactile finish
- Plating options (polished silver, gold, antique) can be applied to the same die so all pins in a batch match
- Hand enamel filling and baking ensures colour stays vibrant through handling and storage
- One artwork proof covers all pins in the order, so variations in colour or finish remain consistent across quantities
Where It Is Used
- Wildlife conservation groups distributing branded lapel pins at awareness events
- Zoo or aquarium gift shops selling character-themed merchandise to visitors
- Schools or youth clubs using animal designs for merit badges or team identity
- Corporate teams using animal motifs for internal recognition or event branding
- Fan clubs or hobby groups creating custom lapel pins for members and events
Who It Is For
- Wildlife educators and conservation organisations promoting species awareness
- Zoo or aquarium staff creating branded merchandise for visitors
- Youth group leaders designing team or merit badges with animal themes
- Corporate HR teams developing internal recognition pins with symbolic animals
- Fan clubs or hobby groups producing collectible pins for members
Problems It Solves
- Stock animal pins carry generic designs and cannot include your organisation’s name or logo
- Printed lapel pins fade or peel over time, especially with frequent handling
- Colour mismatch between reorders when different batches use different enamel mixes
- Flat printed designs lack depth and do not feel substantial in hand
- Lack of a consistent plating finish across a batch due to outsourced production
Technical Features
- Round shape with a die struck relief for sharp, defined edges even at small sizes
- Soft enamel fill with hand application and baking to prevent chipping
- Choice of polished silver, gold, or antique plating on the same die
- Standard pin back with rubber clutch for secure attachment to clothing
- Optional epoxy dome for added scratch resistance and shine over the face
Materials
- Zinc alloy or brass body depending on relief depth
- Baked soft enamel colour
- Electroplated silver, gold, or antique finish
- Standard pin back with rubber clutch
Quality Control
- First pin checked against the approved proof before the run continues
- Plating colour compared against the retained reference piece from your previous order
- Enamel checked for pinholes, overfill, and colour match under daylight lamps
- Each pin bagged individually to prevent face scratches during transit
- Count verified against the packing list before the carton is sealed
Customisation Options
- Any round or custom shape outline including animal silhouettes
- Your logo, name, or text struck into the face or on the reverse
- Multiple plating finishes (silver gold antique) from one die
- Epoxy dome, glitter enamel, or antique wash finishes available
- Reverse side left blank, struck with a logo, or fitted for engraving
- Colour scheme adjusted to match your brand or campaign palette
Use Guide
- Send vector artwork (AI PDF CDR) for the sharpest detail in small features like eyes and teeth
- Keep text above roughly two millimetres tall so it does not fill in during enamelling
- Confirm plating finish and colour scheme before proofing to avoid delays
- Order a few extra pins per batch to cover losses or damaged pieces
- Store pins in their bags until use to avoid fingerprints on plating
Specifications
| Product Type | Custom round enamel lapel pin |
|---|---|
| Forming Method | Die struck from your artwork |
| Colour Fill | Soft enamel |
| Finish Shown | Polished silver |
| Attachment Type | Standard pin back with rubber clutch |
| 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
| Printed plastic lapel pin | Metal pins feel more substantial and durable, while plastic prints colour more cheaply but wears faster |
|---|---|
| Hard enamel lapel pin | Hard enamel polishes flat and feels smoother but requires more polishing time and cost |
| Stock animal lapel pin | Stock pins cannot include your organisation’s name or custom artwork |
Manufacturing
How This Piece Is Made
Artwork review and digital proof creation
Die cutting from the approved proof
Die striking the metal blank
Trimming and polishing
Electroplating
Hand enamel filling and baking
Pin back attachment
Individual bagging and packing
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