Pin Options - All About Pins

Glitter

Many of us have known glitter since early school days when we worked on our craft projects. Glitter is made of tiny little sequins (often the size of a pepper flake) that reflect light. Because of its brilliant effects, glitter is also widely used on lapel pins in order to give them a more fashionable.

Cutouts

When there is an area punched through a solid lapel pin, that is called a cutout. A cutout could really create a contrasting and visually interesting element for a lapel pin, however one needs to make sure that the strength and integrity of the pin is not negatively effected. There are pins that have multiple cutouts to create desired effects.

Card Stock

Cardstock backing is a packaging option for custom pins where your pins come attached to a stiff paper backing. However, adding a custom backing card gives you much more than just a quick surface to hang a pin. Well-designed cardstock builds your brand and improves your pin’s visibility, all in one neat package.

Gemstones

A gemstone adds a small but noticeable detail, a splash of color and an element of sparkle to your design that wouldn’t ordinarily be there. Simulated gemstones have the ability to significantly alter the appearance of your custom lapel pins.

Epoxy

An epoxy dome is a smooth, glass-like surface that both covers and protects the quality of your pins. When a design requires color gradients, and does not allow for metal lines to separate colors, or involves a picture, then epoxy would be needed to protect the pin from scratches and water.

3D Mold

Rather than creating a die and striking the design into the base metal, for your lapel pin. Custom 3D lapel pins use a 3D mold into which molten metal is poured. This allows 3D pins to be made in all types of interesting shapes. Pins are then polished and colored enamel is applied, 3D molds can really bring your pin to another level.