types of lapel pins
Soft enamel pin is another type of a lapel pin, which is less expensive and can be made without much detail. It can be custom made in a way that suits the client and it does not take as much time to make as the cloisonnÃ© pin. Another type of a lapel pin is the die struck pin. This is made from solid brass or copper and it has an elegant and sophisticated look for people who are more sophisticated. This pin is also not very expensive. The photo-etched pin is one design that is very interesting.
Hard Enamel lapel pins are created by filling the recessed areas of a metal, die-struck pin with a high quality enamel. The pins are then baked at very high temperatures to melt the colored mixture. After the firing process, the pins are sanded flush with the metal lines that divide the colors. Finally the surface is polished smooth giving the pin a lustrous and professional finish. Soft Enamel lapel pins consist of a metal, die-struck base pin injected with Pantone color-matched enamels. The pins are then cured at a low temperature giving an embossed effect that can be felt by running your finger over it. There are many metal platings available including gold, silver, copper and antique.