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# Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins

> Custom imitation hard enamel pins with a smooth polished surface for brands, memberships, recognition programs, and collector editions.

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Lapel Pin & Badge / Imitation Hard Enamel Pin 

## Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins

Custom imitation hard enamel pins with a smooth polished surface for brands, memberships, recognition programs, and collector editions.

Custom artwork Finish and fitting options International project support 

Lapel Pin & BadgeImitation Hard Enamel PinSmooth color surfaceDefined metal borders 

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- Smooth color surface

- Defined metal borders

- Presentation-ready options

| Materials | Zinc alloy, iron, or brass, depending on the design |
| --- | --- |
| Back treatment | Back treatments include sandblasted, polished, raised or recessed metal logo, and laser marking |
| Pin backings | Choose a butterfly or rubber clutch, magnetic backing, flat or ball-top metal clutch, horizontal safety pin, long stick pin, or chain with T-bar. |
| Packaging | Standard packaging is an individual OPP bag. Other illustrated choices include a printed backing card, acrylic case, velvet pouch, and velvet presentation box. |
| Artwork input | Vector artwork is preferred; include intended dimensions, quantity, destination and timing. |
| Final specification | Confirmed through artwork review and quotation before production. |
| Available sizes | 0.75–3 in |
| Minimum order | 50 pieces |
| Typical production | 7–15 business days, excluding shipping |
| Shipping | Express, air, sea, road, or rail freight |
| Color surface | Smooth, polished imitation hard enamel. Standard Pantone references can be used for artwork review. |

#### Soft enamel, die-struck, and imitation hard enamel

| Feature | Soft enamel | Die-struck | Imitation hard enamel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Surface | Raised metal borders with recessed color | Polished raised areas and textured recesses | Smooth, polished color level with the metal |
| Appearance | Textured, brightly colored | All-metal contrast | Flat, polished finish |
| Design fit | Trading pins, mascots, and bold color areas | Seals, unit insignia, and lettering | Recognition pins and smooth logo marks |
| Typical production | 7–15 business days | 7–15 business days | 7–15 business days |

## A smooth, polished color surface

Imitation hard enamel pins bring the color and metal borders to a similar level for a clean, refined finish. The smooth surface suits corporate branding, membership badges, formal recognition and collector editions where a polished presentation is part of the design.

## Make the most of the finish

The approved artwork establishes the metal outlines and individual color areas. After forming, filling and polishing, the finished pin presents a coordinated surface rather than the recessed color texture of soft enamel. Clear color separations and confident linework help the design remain precise after polishing.

Match the enamel to your brand colors and choose a metal tone that complements the artwork. Plan the pin size, backing and packaging together: a backing card supports retail presentation, while a box can suit a ceremonial or executive gift.

## Choosing the right pin style

- Imitation hard enamel: a smooth, polished look with defined metal borders.

- Soft enamel: recessed color and a more textured surface.

- Die-struck metal: raised and recessed detail without enamel fill.

## Plan your order

The minimum order is 50 pieces. Typical production takes 7-15 business days, excluding shipping; the final schedule depends on the approved design. Send your logo, dimensions, quantity, destination and target date so the finish, backing and presentation can be quoted as one specification.

## Design considerations

A smooth color surface works well for corporate logos, recognition programs, unit emblems and commemorative editions. Use distinct color fields and let the metal outlines define the smaller details.

## Product examples

![Assorted enamel pin designs](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/assorted-enamel-pins-a282f7d4.webp>)

Assorted enamel pin designs

## Compare pin finishes

![Helicopter pin with raised metal lines and recessed enamel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/soft-enamel-helicopter-4afd28f4.webp>)

Helicopter pin with raised metal lines and recessed enamel 

![Die-struck wilderness emblem with raised metal relief](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/die-struck-wilderness-emblem-00540a00.webp>)

Die-struck wilderness emblem with raised metal relief 

![Giraffe pin with a smooth colored finish](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/smooth-enamel-giraffe-e68779c3.webp>)

Giraffe pin with a smooth colored finish

## Compare color surfaces

![Two animal pins illustrating differences in the color surface](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/soft-and-smooth-enamel-examples-274d4402.webp>)

Two animal pins illustrating differences in the color surface

## Color effects on enamel pins

These examples show possible effects across the enamel range. Confirm the effect and finish together when reviewing artwork.

![Enamel pins with distinct solid color fields](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/standard-enamel-colors-c9f3e787.webp>)

Enamel pins with distinct solid color fields 

![Pink glitter enamel pin](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/guides/pins/pink-glitter-enamel-c50bbd1b.webp>)

Pink glitter enamel pin 

![Luminous pin in normal light and in the dark](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/series/glow-in-the-dark-pins/glow-in-the-dark-pins-product-example-06-00b9212a.webp>)

Luminous pin in normal light and in the dark

1. ![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Share the starting point](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/design-process-v2/lapel-pin-and-badge/artwork.webp>)

### Share the starting point

Send a logo, sketch, reference image, or written brief together with the intended use, approximate quantity, destination, and target date.
2. ![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shape the right specification](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/design-process-v2/lapel-pin-and-badge/specification.webp>)

### Shape the right specification

We review form, dimensions, material, finish, attachments, packaging, and any product-specific choices.
3. ![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Approve before production](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/design-process-v2/lapel-pin-and-badge/approval.webp>)

### Approve before production

Artwork and final specifications are confirmed through review and quotation before production begins.

[Plating](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/imitation-hard-enamel-pins/#product-options-plating>)[Size and form](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/imitation-hard-enamel-pins/#product-options-edge>)[Attachments and presentation](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/imitation-hard-enamel-pins/#product-options-additional>) 

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shiny Gold](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-gold-70b2e069.webp>)

**Shiny Gold**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shiny Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-nickel-373ba830.webp>)

**Shiny Nickel**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shiny Copper](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-copper-f25f1ddc.webp>)

**Shiny Copper**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Antique Gold](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-gold-74a7055c.webp>)

**Antique Gold**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Antique Brass](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-brass-f51ad479.webp>)

**Antique Brass**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Antique Silver](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-silver-c50aa124.webp>)

**Antique Silver**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Antique Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-nickel-52c6dffb.webp>)

**Antique Nickel**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Antique Copper](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-copper-1d798dbb.webp>)

**Antique Copper**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Matte Gold](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/matte-gold-c79888b5.webp>)

**Matte Gold**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Matte Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/matte-nickel-89696c48.webp>)

**Matte Nickel**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Matte Copper](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/matte-copper-8716a326.webp>)

**Matte Copper**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Black Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/black-nickel-5cc697f9.webp>)

**Black Nickel**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Dyed Black](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/dyed-black-51a7988a.webp>)

**Dyed Black**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shiny Brass](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-brass-24791973.webp>)

**Shiny Brass**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shiny Silver](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-silver-bab2bc40.webp>)

**Shiny Silver**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Shiny Chrome](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-chrome-b002219a.webp>)

**Shiny Chrome**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Two-Tone Plating](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/two-tone-plating-f449a795.webp>)

**Two-Tone Plating**  

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Size comparison](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/lapel-pin-badge/_shared/size-guides/common-size-comparison-17c0afffc8.jpeg>)

**Size comparison**  

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Butterfly clutch](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/butterfly-clutch-056d280c.webp>)

**Butterfly clutch**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Rubber clutch](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/rubber-clutch-80b5ff96.webp>)

**Rubber clutch**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Magnetic backing](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/magnetic-backing-c70291b2.webp>)

**Magnetic backing**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Flat metal clutch](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/flat-metal-clutch-7ca9ce8f.webp>)

**Flat metal clutch**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Ball-top metal clutch](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/ball-top-metal-clutch-185249d8.webp>)

**Ball-top metal clutch**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Horizontal safety pin](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/horizontal-safety-pin-aa61c9b2.webp>)

**Horizontal safety pin**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Long stick pin](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/long-stick-pin-b9ae517a.webp>)

**Long stick pin**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Chain with T-bar](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/backing-options/chain-with-t-bar-8191b4dd.webp>)

**Chain with T-bar**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Acrylic case](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/packaging/acrylic-case-f0555f80.webp>)

**Acrylic case**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Custom printed backing card](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/packaging/custom-printed-backing-card-73ab0381.webp>)

**Custom printed backing card**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Individual OPP bag](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/packaging/individual-opp-bag-fd461652.webp>)

**Individual OPP bag**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Velvet pouch](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/packaging/velvet-pouch-0e30d751.webp>)

**Velvet pouch**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Velvet presentation box](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/pins/packaging/velvet-presentation-box-3486f4ea.webp>)

**Velvet presentation box**   

![Custom Imitation Hard Enamel Pins: Logo and packaging options](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/lapel-pin-badge/_shared/customization-guides/logo-methods-and-packaging-f8cf36f2c7.jpg>)

**Logo and packaging options**  

[Contact us](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/contact/>) [Start your free design](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/#free-design>) 

- Brand merchandise

- Membership and recognition pins

- Collector editions

**Why do imitation hard enamel pins feel flat?** 

The color is filled nearly to the top of each recess, then cured and polished until it is nearly flush with the metal borders.

**Can imitation hard enamel reproduce photo gradients?** 

Imitation hard enamel works best with clearly defined solid colors. For gradients, shadows, or detailed images, we typically recommend evaluating UV printing.

**Can imitation hard enamel pins show fine polishing marks?** 

Fine polishing marks may be visible under certain lighting. We check consistency against the agreed finish and sample. If a mirror finish is important, approve a physical sample before production.

**Can imitation hard enamel pins use transparent colors?** 

Some designs can use translucent fill. The result depends on the base metal, plating color, and recess depth. We recommend confirming the plating and reviewing a physical sample before the production run.

**Can imitation hard enamel match an RGB color exactly?** 

Screens emit light, while pigments and plated metal reflect it. Send a Pantone reference or a physical sample. We match the agreed reference as closely as the material allows, with normal variation across batches and lighting conditions.

**What sizes do custom lapel pins come in, and how do you handle small logos?** 

Our standard sizes range from 0.75 to 3 inches. Fine lettering and small color areas may need simplifying on smaller pins. We can recommend a size that keeps your design readable.

**When does the production lead time for lapel pins start?** 

Production typically takes 7–15 business days after we confirm the final artwork, process, and order details. Shipping is separate. Complex artwork, extra samples, or special packaging may change the schedule.

**Is a single or double pin post better for keeping a lapel pin from turning?** 

One post generally works for a small, evenly balanced pin. Two posts help keep wide, irregular, or heavier pins from rotating when worn.

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[![Custom Die Struck Iron Pins](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/series/die-struck-iron-pins/die-struck-iron-pins-antique-gold-round-emblem-6a53c1ae.webp>) ### Custom Die Struck Iron Pins Custom die-struck iron pins with crisp raised and recessed metal detail for recognition, clubs, associations, uniforms, and service insignia.](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/die-struck-iron-pins/>) 

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