Cloisonné Pins

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Cloisonné Lapel Pins start out as die struck pins. A custom die, based on your approved design, is struck out in a milling machine. That die is then used to stamp your design onto a sheet of iron or copper. Immediately afterwards, these stampings are cut out to the precise outline of your pin design’s unique shape.
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Cloisonné Pins
Cloisonné pins are one of the best ways for you to leave a lasting impression with your clients, customers, employees or fans. Cloisonné gives your logo or art design a gorgeous high gloss finish, allowing small details and lettering to stand out. Cloisonné (or hard enamel) pins are the top choice for our customers because they offer a smoother and shinier appearance than both die struck and soft enamel. Although they are similar, cloisonné stands out from soft enamel because of its glossy finish and smooth, high polished metal areas.
Custom hard enamel pins work great as merchandise, as a giveaway item, or simply as an attention getter for your brand. They are hand polished to an intense reflective finish that communicates high quality and a sense of style. Their stylish look is what gives Cloisonné lapel pins their ‘High value corporate’ aesthetic. Cloisonné pins can also function as years of service awards for employees. Paired with presentation boxes or custom card stock, they make excellent commemorative gifts that your employees can wear with pride.


How are Cloisonné Pins Made?
Promotional pins are considered the starting point when it comes to custom pin designs. While simple, promotional pins are a great way to share your logo or brand with others. A more creative approach you can take is using custom pins as collector's items that showcase your artistic talent. Whether it's a simple logo or a complex art piece, a great enamel pin always starts with a striking design.
Even if you have no art or design skills, Pin Depot can help! Our staff of artists and designers have years of digital art experience, and are more than happy to assist you in the design process. If you’re not confident in creating your own enamel pin designs, you can always send us your ideas in the form of written notes or even a small sketch. We even take doodles on a napkin! You would be shocked to see how capable our team is at bringing your ideas to life!
Once you approve your design, a unique mold is created. The mold is then used to strike sheets of brass, creating deep impressions of your design details, while leaving raised metal outlines. These outlines hold each enamel color fill in place. The recessed areas are filled using a colored hard enamel powder, which completely covers the raised metal outlines. The pins are then fired at high temperature in a kiln, in order to melt the hard enamel powder. From there, the pins are buffed and polished so that the enamel is level with the raised metal. This ensures that the raised metals are mirror finished, and that the surface of the pin is smooth to the touch.
To get started on your cloisonné pins today, just email us, or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form! Once you do, our sales representatives will contact you with further details. Pin Depot is ready to help you get started on your custom lapel pins project, and we can't wait to hear from you!
At Pin Depot we have a very helpful and supportive sales team that can help you create your custom pin! Whether you already have a design, or you just have a general idea, give us a call, email, or chat and one of our custom lapel pin experts can guide you through the process. You can also visit our custom pin gallery and view some of the custom cloisonné pins we've created for customers in the past. If you like any pins you see in our gallery, you can use them as a new custom designed cloisonné pin just for you. You'll receive a full-color proof and quote via email within just 24-hours. You can revise the design as much or little as you like. Once you approve it, we will make your one-of-a-kind custom cloisonné pin!


Why order cloisonné pins?
Because of the nature of the cloisonné process, your pin will boast deep, rich colors, along with an unmistakable gloss. Cloisonné lapel pins are known for high-end quality, and are the perfect choice for when you want to make a bold statement. Whether you are selling them as a product, using them in a marketing campaign, or wearing them at a tradeshow, Cloisonné lapel pins are the best choice for a polished and professional look.
Whether you are expressing yourself, showing off your style, declaring your beliefs, shouting out your favorite band, or representing the charity you are a part of, a great pin design ensures that your message gets not just seen, but shared as well!
Pin Depot offers:
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- Superior design freedom.
- Long lasting products.
- Low production costs.
- Small minimum order quantities.
- Free shipping.
What our customer say
“PinDepot team was excellent to work with. Helped with the process every step of the way, made great suggestions and delivered in a timely fashion at a great price. Looking forward to working with them again.”
“Pins came out amazing! Just like the file provided, and they were great ppl to work with when it came to adding minor changes to the design so that way it’s exactly done the way you want it! I’ll definitely be placing another order soon!”
“Pin Depot made my beautiful pin perfectly to order. Even though I made several changes to the design, it wasn't an issue. Everyone was friendly, followed up, and produced a pin that I'm proud to distribute.”
Here are just a few of our satisfied clients and customers





Custom Pin Plating Examples
The metal plating is the next step in the process. For soft enamel pins, the most common plating types are gold, nickel (silver), copper, and black nickel (dark silver/black chrome). The raised metal surfaces are polished to a mirror finish, and the recessed metal areas that were stamped are filled with an enamel paint.


High Polished Gold
Included with Your Order


High Polished Silver
Included with Your Order


High Polished Copper
Included with Your Order


Black Nickel
Included with Your Order


Black Metal
Included with Your Order


Antique Gold
$0.10 Extra Per Pin


Antique Silver
$0.10 Extra Per Pin


Dual Plating
$0.70 Extra Per Pin
Pin Attachment Options

Butterfly Clutches
No Extra Charge

Rubber Clutch
No Extra Charge

Yellow Rubber Clutch
No Extra Charge

Jewelry Clutch
$0.40 Extra per Pin

Cufflinks
$0.50 Extra per Pin

Deluxe Clutch
$0.30 Extra per Pin

Magnetic Back
$0.75 Extra per Pin

Bar Magnet
$1.00 Extra per Pin
Pin Packaging Options

Poly Bags
No Extra Charge

Acrylic Case
$0.25 Extra per Pin

Cufflink Case
$0.35 Extra per Pin

Velvet Bag
$0.55 Extra per Pin

Velvet Box
$2.25 Extra per Pin
Lapel Pin Gemstones

Dark Purple

Yellow

Dark Red

Red

Light Red

Black

White

Dark Blue

Light Purple

Dark Green

Light Green

Light Blue


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What is your minimum order?
Our minimum order quantity is 100. In certain situations, we can manufacture and sell orders as small as 50 pins, but there is a below-minimum fee that often applies and the unit pricing is higher than that at quantity 100. Please contact us for additional details.
How long does it take to get my pins?
Although every pin is a little different, since everything we make is 100% custom, our orders typically deliver 7-10 business days after you pay for your order. That said, if you require a quicker turnaround, we will make every effort to accommodate it.
Can I get my pins faster than the typical turnaround time?
Even though our standard turnaround times are some of the fastest in the industry, we understand that sometimes you need your pins even quicker than usual. As such, we work with all customers to understand their deadlines at the beginning of the quoting process. We can either work with our production team to shave a few days off the delivery date or we can guide you into an alternate product type that can more easily facilitate rush production.
How many colors can I use in my design?
Each lapel pin design allows you to feature up to 7 different color fills at no additional charge. If your design is complex and requires more than 7 different colors, we will happily add them. Each additional color only costs an extra $0.10 per pin.