Made in USA Custom Pins

The crème de la crème of enamel pins. If you have the budget and are not in a rush, it doesn't get any better than made in usa enamel. 

Process

These pins are made in generally the same way as overseas enamel, can be custom shape, and will have the classic textured feel. The metal plating is raised and the enamel colors are slightly recessed. The difference is they are jewelry quality pins.

• Textured Look
• More Expensive
• Vibrant Colors

Benefits over overseas enamel

• Jewelry Quality
• USA-Made

Process

Custom shape, traditional USA enamel is slow and somewhat expensive, so we developed a unique process that allows us to imitate the look and feel of enamel while producing pins on-budget and on-time.

Our stock shape findings (circles, squares, rectangles) feature a recessed cavity which we fill with one color enamel. After the enamel bakes, we are able to print raised details on a smooth surface. This creates a final product that has the same textured surface as a soft enamel pin but allows us to match colors and small details with the precision of a printed pin. 

It's quickly becoming one of our more popular styles as we see continued interested in USA made.

Pros and cons

• We need to produce on stock shapes unless a custom mold ($500+ and 3 weeks) is preferred

• Genuine USA enamel at competitive price point

• Supports American manufacturing

• Full color designs

• High quality brass or nickel silver metal findings

Process

We have thousands of stock findings in inventory and can print quickly when you have a project that requires short notice.

The findings themselves come in squares, circles and rectangles and can be produced with brass material or stainless steel. The underlying pin itself is fused on and we include an anti-rotational spur + butterfly clutch attachment. 

The printed portion of the pin is a digitally printed laminate (allows us to work with full color files) which is then adhered to the finding using an automated process. The print is already laminated so no epoxy dome is required but can be added for an extra cost upon request.

Benefits over other pin styles

• Fastest custom pin option on the internet-- some projects can ship next day for an extra charge

• Every design is compatible with the printing process as long as you're open to a stock shape

• Supports American manufacturing

• Consistent quality control since there's no plating or enameling

• Easiest proofing process as we're just fitting your artwork to a template

Process

Sterling silver pins combine all the best qualities of our USA die struck pins but also include a more premium base metal. Using genuine 925 certified sterling silver, these pins are best suited for high-end programs, employee rewards or special occasions.

The classic look for a sterling silver pin is to do sandblast + polishing with no color, however, we can do antique or add enamel (requires extra quote) if you prefer a different look. Typically our customers will package their sterling silver pins in a velvet gift box to enhance the presentation. 

Use Cases

• Employee recognition
• Years of service
• Donor pins

Process

Our stock shape findings (circles, squares, rectangles) feature a recessed cavity which we fill with a premium wooden insert. After the wood is applied, we do a raised, dimensional print in full color to create textured feel. 

It's quickly becoming one of our more popular styles as we see continued interested in USA made.

Pros and cons

• We need to produce on stock shapes

• Limited to black powder coated metal

• Supports American manufacturing

• Full color designs

• High quality brass findings

Process

This process is slightly different than our printed wooden pins since engraving is the only option. The result is a tone on tone metal look that brings out the details in your design.

Since we're laser cutting the entire piece, these pins can be custom shape to match a die cut design. 

Pros and cons

• Magnet or nail backing

• Light or dark wood options

• Supports American manufacturing

• No colors

• Custom shape