Offset Printed Pins

The Perfect Pin to Incorporate Full Color Photos

Offset Printed Pins are unlike all other styles of lapel pins. This style of pin is used in instances where the production of color gradients is necessary. Using the offset printed process, we are able to print pictures, images, and camera-ready artwork using a 4-color process; capturing every detail with full customization requests like custom shapes, several colors, and even glitter at your disposal.

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Start your artwork and quote request in less than 2 minutes and we'll turn your designs and illustrations into custom lapel pins

Full Color Digital Online Proof

Review your proof shortly after checkout and request changes until you're happy.

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Getting Started with Ribbon Pins

Pin Depot’s experienced team of friendly customer service reps, graphic designers and brand experts are here to help you create the perfect custom enamel pin for your business, organization, or store.

Offset Printed Lapel Pins

The process begins with your design being transferred from a photographic negative onto the surface of the metal lapel pin.

Your image is offset printed onto the pin blanks, which come in your choice of gold or nickel (silver). Then, a clear epoxy dome is applied over the imprint to protect the image’s surface from scratching. The epoxy dome has the added benefit of giving your image a glossy finish, as well as a protective coat. We recommend providing 300dpi camera-ready artwork for this process to ensure that your pins are printed with sharp imagery. The better the source image, the better the final product.

How To Make Offset Printed Pins

The shape of your pins is first cut from a metal sheet with the surface of the metal being left smooth. A base color is then printed over the pins, providing something for the printed design to adhere to. Next your design is offset printed onto the lapel pins and a clear, epoxy coating is applied to protect the pins from scratches.

So, you have an idea for your new custom pins, you may even have a direction for your design, and now you’re ready to turn that idea into a pin. What do you do next? It’s simple! Just click the “Free Quote” button anywhere on the site, and our art team will get right to work crafting an original design from your ideas, and you’ll have your first free proof ready and in your inbox within 48 hours.

When we create enamel pins, our goal is to create a design that best represents your project. For this reason, we offer unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied with the design, materials, size and colors.

At Pin Depot, we make the process of ordering ribbon pins easy! Our staff is here to help you select the perfect style of lapel pin, choose a plating type, and determine the right pin size, all while considering your unique situation, application, and design. We’ll be there every step of the way to make the process simple and stress free!

Offset Pins Are Everywhere Right Now!

Custom made offset printed pins make beautiful, cost-effective marketing tools. Whether you are preparing for a tradeshow, comic convention or selling fan merch online, you can count on Pin Depot’s art team to deliver the best custom pin for your needs. No matter how complex your design is, Pin Depot will create top-quality art based on your design, and ensure that your pins are designed specifically with your unique project in mind.

Pin Depot offers:
  • Superior design freedom.
  • Long lasting products.
  • Low production costs.
  • Small minimum order quantities.
  • Free shipping.

Custom Offset Printed Pin Designs

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 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!

To get started on your offset print 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!

Here are just a few of our satisfied clients and customers.

Custom Pin Plating Examples

High Polished Gold

No Extra Charge

High Polished Silver

No Extra Charge

High Polished Copper

No Extra Charge

Black Nickel

No Extra Charge


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 Clutch

No Extra Charge

Rubber Clutch

No Extra Charge

Yellow Rubber Clutch

No Extra Charge

Jewelry Clutch

$0.30 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

Ply 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

Simply email us, or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form, and a sales representative will contact you regarding your request to begin the process of creating your custom lapel pins.

Pin Upgrades

Spinner
Dangler
Slider
Blinker
Glitter
Translucent Enamel
Custom Back Stamp

Please contact our sales representative for pricing.

Lapel Pin Gemstones

Dark Purple
Yellow
Dark Red
Red
Light Red
Black
White
Dark Blue
Light Purple
Dark Green
Light Green
Light Blue

Simply email us, or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form, and a sales representative will contact you regarding your request to begin the process of creating your custom lapel pins.

Get Started

Ready To Make Your Own Lapel Pins?

Start a Design Quote

Email us or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form! Once you do, our sales representatives will contact you with further details.

We Conceptualize Your Ideas

Our art team will get right to work crafting an original design from your ideas, and you'll have your first free proof ready and in your inbox within 48 hours.

You Approve, We Produce

We offer unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied with the design, materials, size, and colors. Once you approve, production begins.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

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 do I order custom lapel pins?

The ordering process is simple and can start in a number of ways. First off, feel free to give us a call or send us an email with any questions about the product or your design. You can also use our Free Quote request form. In this form, you will specify the product and quantity you are interested in. Also include any and all art or design ideas. We will reply promptly with an exact price quote and a color proof which is a digital image of what your physical product will look like.

If you have any further questions, give us a call!