The earliest lapel pins were made using traditional Cloisonné, the ancient method of glass enameling in which powdered glass is poured into the recesses of a die-struck metal base and baked at a high temperature. The glass enamel is then sanded and polished to be flush with the metal lines that separate the colors. This gives the lapel pins a smooth and lustrous quality.

Today's method, using New Hard Enamel (sometimes called Epola) starts out the same way. But instead of powdered glass, hard epoxy enamel is used to fill the recessed spaces. This epoxy enamel gives a beautiful, high quality look similar to that of the Cloisonné, but at a lower price and with hundreds of color options, compared to the very limited color options with Cloisonné. With each of these techniques the metal base can be plated in gold, silver (nickel), black, copper or brass.

Great for recognition, awards or membership lapel pins. Highest, jewelry-like quality.

This type of lapel pin is the most popular, because it has a high-quality look and almost limitless color options but is less expensive than the Epola or Cloisonné style.With this style, softer enamel is painted into the recesses of the die-struck metal base,leaving a relief effect that lets you feel the die-struck pattern. Gold silver (nickel) or black nickel and copper plating are also available. Add a clear epoxy dome for long-lasting durability and shiny, finished look to this lapel pin.

Great for recognition, awards and school lapel pins  

For designs requiring no enamel colors, the basic die-struck lapel pin gives a classic dimensional look using only metal in relief. A base metal is stamped with the lapel pin design and cut out. The metal base is then plated with gold, silver (nickel), black nickel, copper or with a combination of these metals for a special effect. These can be antiqued, sandblasted or polished.

Great for recognition, awards and memberships.

The Offset Printed lapel pin is an excellent choice for lapel pin designs with detailed color gradations or shading. Your artwork is perfectly reproduced at high resolution onto a shaped metal base. The print is then covered with clear epoxy dome for long-lasting protection.

Screen Printing is an option that works great in combination with a hard enamel lapel pin where you can't have metal lines in-between colors. Also when a logo needs to be reproduced exactly as it appears in print.

Great  for promotional products, conventions, company gifts or giveaways.

For a design that requires a more three-dimensional look, we recommend using a Cast Metalalloy molded lapel pin. This is achieved by pouring the melted alloy metal into a mold created from your design. The lapel pin is then polished smooth and plated in your choice of gold, silver (nickel), or black nickel. In this style of lapel pin colors are seldom used.

Flashing Light lapel pins are great for organizations such as firefighters or motorcycle clubs or for any company that sells a product where a flashing or blinking light would compliment their product or service. Some great examples of use are: eyes of an animal, light in a lighthouse, or vehicle,  a stars shine or a gemstones gleam. Flashing Lights come in the colors of yellow, green, red, blue or white.

Great for promotional products, conventions, company gifts or giveaways.

Great for promotional products, conventions, company gifts or giveaways.