Lapel Pin Types
Cloisonne
Hard Enamel Lapel Pins
Sometimes called epola or hard enamel, cloisonné is stamped out from a sheet of copper. The stamping leaves recessed areas, or pools, which are filled with enamel powder and high fired at 800 - 900 degrees. After cooling, the surface of the pin is ground down to a smooth finish and then the copper is plated.
Soft Enamel
Soft Enamel Lapel Pins
This process is like epola and cloisonné in that strips of metal separate areas of color. Unlike cloisonné, the areas of color rest below the metal strip surface, which can be felt when you run your finger over the surface.
Photo Etched
Photo Etched Lapel Pins
Photo etched lapel pins are made by taking a picture of your design and by using a chemical based process.
A photo negative is transferred onto a metal plate and,
with an acid-reaction process, the design is etched into the meta and then coloured using soft enamel fill.
Offset Printed
Printed lapel pins
Printed lapel pins are great when there is a lot of detail to be reproduced. Such as gradated colors or fine details. The finished pin is coated with a layer of epoxy for protection.
Die Cast
Die Cast Lapel Pins
A die cast pin is created by pouring liquid metal into a mold the liquid metal then hardens and takes on the details and shape of the mold. Creating a 3D pin.
The pin is then plated in whatever plating color that is desired.
Pin Fasteners
Standard Clutch
One of the most popular modern methods of attaching pins is the butterfly clutch, sometimes called a military clutch. The back of the pin has a small prong attached and when the butterfly clutch is squeezed and pulled up from the prong the pin is released from the clutch. Butterfly clutches may be made out of metal, plastic, or rubber.
Rubber Clutch
Rubber clutch's are the same as the standard clutch with the exception that it is covered in rubber for a protective and soft finish.
Magnetic Clasp
Magnetic clasps are composed of a small disc magnet that is attracted to another magnet that is attached to the back of the pin. Although this method is generally less secure, it is designed to prevent hole punctures in garments.
Locking
A screw and nut clasp is one of the most secure. The prong is threaded so that the nut screws into place to hold the pin firmly.
Jewelry Clutch
The jewelry clutch, or tie tack, is a simple but elegant design. The clutch locks into place when it covers the prong.
Safety Clasp
A safety clasp is similar to a safety pin in design. A long pin prong tucks under a small hook or clasp to hold the pin in place.
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