Classic New Enamel

The Classic New Enamel pin is one of the most popular lapel pin manufacturing processes used today.

Classic New Enamel has been increasingly popular since it was invented in the mid-1980s. It was during that time when a resurgance in the popularity of the ancient Cloisonne process led to a consumer demand that quickly exceeded the available supply. It is an excellent quality alternative to traditional look and feel of Cloisonne. Classic New Enamel pins are made with the same materials as the Cloisonne pin and are comparable to it in almost every way, including weight, finish, materials, and design.

Our Classic New Enamel pins have a base of solid bronze and can be plated with either 24K gold or shiny silver which provides a stylish complement to the rich enamel colors. The Classic New Enamel pins are the perfect alternative to Cloisonne when a customer requires the exact matching of their PMS (Pantone Matching System) colors. The Classic New Enamel pin style is also best used when a customer's art design includes areas of small text, but the customer still desires the look of classic Cloisonne. The Classic New Enamel process allows for the best clarity of detail and sharpness of design in areas with small sized wording.

100% Quality Guarantee

Hard enamel pins are considered to be of the highest quality. The colors are bold and complex, the best of materials are used, and all craftwork is done by hand. Because of this, Classic New Enamel pins are often used by major corporations and individuals who know that quality is key. Common uses for hard enamel pins are employee recognition, donor or contributor appreciation, and awards of merit. Recipients of hard enamel pins know that they are highly valued. Classic New Enamel pins can also be customized further to give your design an even more unique look.

The addition of gemstones and customized engraving gives the customer the ability to make each pin one of a kind original. Engraving allows each pin to be customized with initials, names, years, or anything else you can think of! Ask a sales rep how to make your employee year of recognition pins as unique and special as possible. Hard enamel pins can also be sandblasted in the recessed metal areas to create a lovely contrast between the slightly matte sandblasted background, the raised shiny metal design lines, and the deep coloring of the enamel. The sanblasted background combination creates a depth of dimension that truly makes a statement.

Classic New Enamel uses a resin paste to achieve an authentic, hard, glass-like appearance and is considered to be a smooth surfaced pin. When hard enamel is used in a lapel pin, the enamel is filled to the level of the metal design lines. Once fired, this serves to create a pin surface that is quite smooth to the touch and creates an even flow to the design. In the last production step, our pins are hand polished on three sizes to give the pins a beautiful jewel-like finish.

Ordering your Classic New Enamel Pins

We can assist you with color selection or match your logo colors for your custom pins. You will be guided through finish selection, whether antiqued, high polished or a combination, until you approve your final design. You may preview a digital or pre-production sample prior to manufacturing and when you are 100% satisfied with the design and all processes, full production of your order proceeds and your custom lapel pins will be Ready to Ship in 10-14 working days.

• Plating colors: Gold / Antique Gold / Silver / Antique Silver / Nickel / Black Nickel / Antique Nickel / Copper / Antique Copper / Brass / Antique Brass
• Attachment: Various
• Color reference: Pantone Color Chart

The Making of a Classic New Enamel Pin

Copper or brass stamped with imitation cloisonne ( Also known as synthetic enamel )

1. STEP 1 Molding Molds the metal surface to form the design.
2. STEP 2 Outline Cutting * Cutting molds are made separately, then cut to the exact outline of the design. * Outline cutting molds may be required depending on the complexity of the design. * If a center hole or cut-out is required, an additional cut-through mold must be used.
3. STEP 3 Coloring * Synthetic enamel is carefully hand-filled, one color at a time, using different sized syringes. * Drying. * To prevent defects, a high degree of skill is required in order to keep each color and the correct amount of enamel in the proper area.
4. STEP 4 Baking The metal piece is baked at approximately 450F for 12 to15 minutes.
5. STEP 6 Stoning and Polishing * Wait until every piece has cooled. * Finish the surface by stoning with a carborundum stone until all excess color has been worn away. * Polish the surface until smooth and shining.
6. STEP 7 Outline Cutting* Cut the metal board in rows. * Cut individual designs in custom outlines ( min. metal outline thickness: 0.8mm ).
7. STEP 8 Attachment Solder attachment onto the back of each piece.
8. STEP 9 Plating Plating now can be processed. The quality of plating varies with the length of time the metal is soaked in the plating liquid.
9. STEP 11 Inspection & Packing All items are strictly inspected before delivery. Customer?s satisfaction is guaranteed! .