Lapel Pins, Coins and Medallions
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In the lapel pin world, its impossible to have a discussion about the lapel pin making process without talking about Cloisonné Lapel Pins. Cloisonné is an ancient technique of metal working developed in the Far East. The lapel pin is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French) to the metal object by soldering or glueing silver or gold wires, or thin strips placed on ...
Read the full article →The other day, I was working on my computer when I saw a yellow jacket buzzing around my cat’s food. Whoa, canned cat food for wasps? I was curious. The yellow jacket crawled around the top of the food for a few seconds and finally found a place to eat. Yet, it did not just “dine and dash,” but spent some time rolling some food ...
Read the full article →A South Korean customer wanted to create an elegant lapel pin in the shape of a peacock. It was meant to recognize their growing number of young volunteers. Our designer gave her two options, one with the tail feathers up and the other with them down. The final image depicted a peacock with an elongated neck and jewel tone feathers cascading behind its back. And ...
Read the full article →The manufacturing of a Cloisonné pin is a very detailed, thoughtful process. Actually, it was developed in China centuries ago, but is still used today in crafting fine, emblematic jewelry. Cloisonné lapel pins have a rich finish and the greatest perceived value. To make a 1-inch Cloisonné lapel pin, the artisan starts with the raw material, a 1.25 by 1.25 inch copper bronze square. It ...
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