Photographs, gradients and fine detail
Full color printed pins reproduce artwork that depends on tonal changes rather than separate enamel fields. Portraits, team photographs, shaded logos, scenic illustrations and detailed graphics can be carried on a metal pin without dividing every color with a raised metal line.
From artwork to protected print
The design is prepared for full-color printing on the selected metal shape and finish. A clear protective coating or epoxy dome can complete the surface. Keep adequate margins around the main image and check small lettering at actual pin size so the finished artwork remains readable.
Printing is particularly useful for gradients, shadows and photographic images. For bold logos with distinct solid colors, soft enamel may be a better choice; die-struck pins provide an all-metal alternative.
Applications
- School and graduation keepsakes with crests, mascots or class photographs.
- Employee awards and branded gifts with complex corporate artwork.
- Commemorative, awareness and fundraising pins that rely on photographic detail.
Plan your order
The minimum order is 50 pieces. Typical production is 7-15 business days, excluding shipping. Share the highest-resolution artwork available, preferred size and shape, quantity, destination and target date. The print, protective finish, backing and packaging are confirmed during artwork review and quotation.
Design considerations
UV printing can carry shading and fine details across the face without separating each color with a metal border. For very small lettering or a busy photograph, confirm readability at the finished pin size before production.
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