Custom Enamel Pins — Soft Enamel, Hard Enamel and Die-Struck Badges

Common Questions

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity for enamel pins?

50 pcs per design at any size up to 63 mm, with the stamping die included. Above 300 pcs most designs drop below the per-unit die break-even, and multi-plating or glow-in-the-dark enamel raises the MOQ to 100 pcs.

How long do custom enamel pins take?

Digital proof within 24 hours, physical sample 4–6 working days, bulk 6–9 working days after approval. Hard enamel adds 2–3 days for repeat firing and polishing; air freight for a launch date is 3–5 days.

What artwork file do you need for a pin?

A vector AI/PDF/EPS with each enamel colour on its own layer and the metal lines drawn as actual strokes. We redraw to a plating map, flag any cell smaller than 0.8 mm or separator thinner than 0.4 mm, and send the colour-fill proof before cutting the die.

Soft enamel or hard enamel — which looks premium and what does it cost?

Hard enamel (cloisonné) reads as jewellery: the surface is flush and polished, edges are razor-sharp, and it costs 25–40 % more because of extra firing and grinding. Soft enamel gives tactile ridges, holds an epoxy dome, and reproduces slightly finer line work. Same die cost either way — choose hard for collector and corporate editions, soft for streetwear drops and larger fields where a dome adds shine.

How do I stop enamel bleed and chipping on small pins?

Keep metal separators at 0.4 mm minimum so adjacent colours cannot bridge, cap single colour cells at 12 mm — larger fields crack under their own shrinkage, so split them with a subtle metal line or fill with epoxy instead. Below 20 mm avoid hard enamel, since grinding pulls thin walls, and always ask for a plated post-bake rather than post-plating enamel fill if the pin will be handled daily.