Enamel pins are having a moment right now. It seems like everywhere you turn fashionable and trendy people are wearing them on their jackets, bags, and shirts. And why not? They add something very unique and special to any outfit or garment. Wearing tons of pins on your jacket may or may not be a […]
Cloisonne Vs Soft Enamel
What’s the difference between Cloisonne Vs Soft Enamel Lapel Pins Cloisonné: Smooth, hard-polished Shiny, transparent look Glass Based Enamel Brighter color Highest jewelry quality Good for: Recognition pins Award pins Membership pins Jewelry Soft Enamel: Fine-raised metal detail Semi-gloss look Inked color fill More easily matched to Pantone colors High quality finish and appearance Good […]
Material difference of Lapel Pins
Basic Lapel pin construction all starts with a metal base material. The difference in pin type will determine the type of base metal to be used as noted below. Base Metals: Brass, Iron, Copper, Zinc alloy, and Pewter are the most common materials used in lapel pin production. Pin Types: Cloisonne – aka “Hard Enamel”, […]