Etched Enamel

Your design is chemically etched into brass, creating recesses which are then filled with rich soft enamel colors. The etching process allows for high definition of lettering and design, with colors separated by metal lines. Gold, silver, or nickel plated. Clear high-gloss epoxy covering available. This is the most economical jewelry-quality option available.

Die Struck

The basic die-struck pin gives a classic dimensional look without adding color. It is made from either brass or steel that is stamped with the pin design and cut out. The metal base is then plated with gold, silver or nickel, and can be antiqued, sandblasted, or simply polished.

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Die Struck Soft Enamel

With this style, a softer enamel is painted into the recesses of the brass die-struck base, leaving a relief effect that lets you feel the die-struck pattern. PMS colors available. Gold, silver or nickel plated. Add an optional clear epoxy dome for long-lasting durability and a shiny, finished look.

Epola

Epola pins are made using the same technique as the Cloissone, but the recessed spaces are filled with a hard epoxy enamel rather than glass. The Epola filling gives a beautiful, high quality look similar to that of the Cloissone, but at a lower price and with PMS color options. Gold, silver or nickel plated.

Cloisonne

Cloisonne pins continue the fine-art tradition of glass enameling started in China centuries ago. The pins are made from hand-pouring powdered glass into the recesses of a die-struck brass base. The brass can be plated in gold, silver, or nickel. After being baked at a very high temperature, the glass enamel is sanded and polished to be flush with the metal lines that separate the colors. This gives the pins a smooth and lustrous quality. Colors are matched as closely as possible but are not available in PMS colors.