How To Make Silkscreen Pins

The process of creating custom silk screen lapel pins is almost identical to that of silk screening t-shirts. A base color is identified and put on the surface of the pins. Then, one at a time, each color is pressed through a screen with the help of a squeegee and allowed to dry.

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.

Silkscreen Pins Are Everywhere Right Now!

Pin Depot offers:

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

At Pin Depot, we make the process of ordering custom silkscreen 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!

Custom made silkscreen pins make beautiful, cost-effective marketing tools. Whether you are trying to award your employees for their years of service or using pins for brand recognition, 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.

Custom Silkscreen Pin Designs

Another compelling application of a silkscreen is in its use on top of a cloisonné pin. Silkscreens on cloisonné  pins are used for three main reasons. The first is to gain the ability to have two colors touching, without a metal stroke, in a specific part of the pin, while retaining the traditional cloisonné style in the remainder.

The second is to achieve exceedingly fine levels of detail in pin design; text can be made even smaller while remaining legible if a silkscreen is utilized.

The third and most popular use is to create years of service or employee pins that have customized years, dates, or award titles. Opting for a silkscreen-cloisonné hybrid is best when doing these types of pins, since the same mold can be used to create the base pin. After the cloisonné has cured, the silkscreens can be applied to achieve the most budget-conscious final step in customization.

Once you approve your design, a unique die is created. This is then stamped into metal to create the raised and recessed areas of the pin.. The pin base is plated in gold, silver, or whichever pin plating you have chosen. The recessed areas are then filled with colored enamel paint (or translucent colors, which look amazing!), separated by the raised areas made by the metal outlines in the design stage.

The silk screened areas of your design are cut into a thin screen of tiny holes. We then coat the screen with thick ink using a sponge, which causes the ink to flow through the screen and onto the pin. For multi-color designs, we do this multiple times, starting from the lightest color, and moving to the darkest.

To get started on your silk screen 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!