What's the Difference Between Hard and Soft Enamel Pins

Hard Enamel Pins More Details

Hard enamel pins deliver a sleek, mirror-smooth surface with a high-gloss polished finish — a premium choice for brands that want a jewelry-grade feel.

Tactile Feel Smooth & Polished
Best Use Brands, Anniversaries, Personal Collections

Customize Hard Enamel Pins

Soft Enamel Pins More Details

Built with raised metal outlines and recessed enamel, soft enamel pins have that classic textured, tactile finish that customers love.

Tactile Feel Raised-and-recessed Texture
Best Use Promos, Giveaways, Teams, Bold Designs

Customize Soft Enamel Pins

How to Make Hard Enamel Pins?

As an experienced manufacturer, we use precision hard enamel pin machines and qualifed craftsmanship to turn your artwork into smooth, durable pins with crisp metal detals and rich color From mold- making and stamping to enamel filing, polishing,and plating, each stage is stricdly regulated to ensure a consistent fnish.

1. Precision Mold Engineering - We engineer custom steel molds, undergoing repeated heat‑tempering to guarantee the strength and sharp definition required for your design.

2. Expert Metal Stamping - Using high‑grade material, we stamp your design with precision and use custom‑calibrated cutters to ensure a perfectly clean, accurate silhouette.

3. Clutch Stabilization - We permanently bond the pin attachments and bake them for stability.

4. Enamel Filling - Our technicians manually fill every color section with care. Each layer is baked and dried individually to achieve vibrant, professional‑grade saturation.

5. Mirror‑Finish Electroplating - Following a final manual polish, each pin undergoes a multi‑stage chemical purification and double‑plating process for a flawless, jewelry‑grade luster.

6. Final Quality Assurance - Each pin undergoes a rigorous inspection to ensure surface smoothness, color accuracy, and plating brilliance.

How to Make Soft Enamel Pins?

As an experienced manufacturer, we use precision hard enamel pin machines and qualifed craftsmanship to turn your artwork into smooth, durable pins with crisp metal detals and rich color From mold- making and stamping to enamel filing, polishing,and plating, each stage is stricdly regulated to ensure a consistent fnish.

1. Custom Mold Making — We create a precision steel mold based on your approved 2D proof, ensuring every detail of your design is reproduced accurately.

2. Metal Stamping — Your pin is struck from high-quality iron or zinc alloy using our precision stamping machines, chosen for your design complexity and size.

3. Plating & Polishing — The pin surface is polished and electroplated in your chosen finish — gold, silver, nickel, antique brass, and more than 10 options available.

4. Hand Enamel Filling — Our technicians carefully fill every recessed area with liquid enamel by hand, with unlimited color choices at no extra cost.
5. Baking & Curing — Pins are baked at a controlled temperature to cure and harden the enamel, ensuring long-lasting color and durability.

6. Final Inspection & Finish — Each pin undergoes a final quality check. The raised metal borders stay above the enamel, creating that classic textured soft-enamel look.

What Are Soft Enamel Pins?

Soft enamel pins (also known as 'embossed enamel pins') are low-cost and topquality die struck pins with raised metal and recessed enamel, which is filled inenamel color by hand.

Custom soft enamel pins are popular for corporate identity programs,destination souvenirs, employee recognition, and team trading pins, makingthem one of the most versatile options in the full custom pin collection.

Why Choose Hard Enamel Pins?

Hard enamel pins, also known as cloisonné pins, offer a luxury, jewelry-grade finish designed for maximum durability and visual impact. The enamel is fired at high temperature and then polished flat, creating a smooth, glass-like surface that feels premium and built to last.
This construction gives hard enamel pins a refined feel and makes the metal details and color areas look crisp and sharply defined. Small logos, fine lettering, and intricate graphic designs can be reproduced with perfectly separated color and metal lines.