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Lapel Pins Category Army Challenge Coins Challenge Coin Challenge Coins Custom Challenge Coins Custom Embroidered Patches Custom Key Chain Custom Lapel Pins Embroidered Patches Key Chain Lapel Pins Marine Challenge Coin Military Challenge Coin Military Challenge Coins Military Coins Military Unit Coins Usmc Challenge Coin Lapel Pin Manufacturing Methods Cloisonné Cloisonné pins is the fine-art tradition of glass enameling, it started in China centuries age. The pins are made from hand-prouing powdered glass into the recesses of a die-struck (stamped) 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. Epola Epola pins are made using the same technique as the cloisonné, 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 cloisonné, but at a lower price and with Pantone color options. Gold, silver or nickel plated. So on. Die-Struck Soft Enamel For a less expensive version of our Epola pin that has the same look and PMS color options, try the Die-Struck Soft Enamel. With this style, a soft enamel is painted into the recesses of the brass die-struck base, leaving a relief effect that lets you feel the die-struck pattern, Gold, silver or nickel plated. Add a clear epoxy dome for long-lasting durability and a shiny, finished look. Die-Struck The basic die-struck pin gives a classic dimensional look without adding much 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. Printed The screen-printing or offset printing is an excellent choice for color pins with small details, Your artwork is perfectly reproduced onto a shaped metal base without the need for metal lines separating the PMS colors, Add a clear epoxy dome for durability and a shiny, finished look. Frequently Asked Questions Question: How do I get a quote on a pin? Answer: Email us with the artwork and specifications of the pin.   Please note that the minimum quantity on a pin order is 100 peices. Our sales department will quote your order based off of the specifications. You may also call us to discuss the design however without the artwork and specifications we may not be able to quote your job over the phone. Question: How long will it take to make my pin? Answer: This will depend on the printing method and the quantity. However, most orders take approximately 10 - 14 days to complete and ship. Large orders are not a problem either.  We have produced orders of over 50,000 pins on a single order in less than 30 days. Question: What is an average price for a pin? Answer: For this question let’s use the example to the right. This pin is a typical badge style lapel pin. The manufacturing process is Die Struck with Hard Enamel Color. We also refer to this as Epola or Cloisonné. When you run your finger over the colored area you will not feel much difference in the surface since the metal and color are at the same level. On a pin filled with soft enamel you may feel that the colored are is recessed a little. An estimated cost for a pin this size (1" high) would be between $1.89 - $3.29 ea. depending on the quantity. Question: Where are the pins made? Answer: Several of our products are made right here in house. However, most pins are made overseas or thru larger pin manufacturers in the U.S. that sell only to resellers of promotional products like Richmond Designs. Richmond Designs, LLC 2019 Boulevard - Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-0994 - (804) 526-0150 fax Call Us Toll Free 1-800-313-9902 Sponsored by: SmartHunt Contracted Work Copyright 2009, Richmond Designs, LLC All Rights Reserved Products I Home I About Us I Contact Us I Prices I Samples I Military Awards & Statues How To Order Coins The Best Challenge Coins on the Web Registered as Richmond Designs, LLC