Embossed Soft Enamel

The die struck pin with soft enamel, also known as the embossed soft enamel, is the currently the most popular type of custom made lapel pin due to its versatility. It offers brilliant colors, fine raised metal detailing, and the option of having a smooth or textured finish. Embossed pins are perfect for almost any occasion from employee recognition to school award programs to club membership pins.

These high quality pins are completely custom and are made to order. Everything from the pin shape to the design colors are tailored for each individual client. We pride ourselves on our creativity and ability to find the correct look and design for each customer. The production process of the soft enamel pins makes possible the finest detailing and accenting. The embossed pins are slightly less expensive than the hard enamel pins because of the textured finish. Soft enamel pins have a softer, and less glass-like, finish than the hard enamel pins. Ask a sales rep whether our reverse die striking method will work for your design.

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This is a reverse process where your logo is struck down into raised shiny metal and then colorfilled. It is an interesting change from a standard raised metal design. Like the traditional raised metal design look? Ask about a sandblasted background to complement the traditional. Sandblasting the recessed areas of your design will give them a slightly matte look that will really make your logo shine! Because we specialize in both traditional looks and cutting edge designs, we can help you to find the style and look that's right for you.

Your custom design is initially struck in the solid bronze base metal leaving the lines of your design raised up and the remaining background areas lowered (recessed.) Your design is given multi-faceted detail by the addition of soft enamel coloring into those recessed background area. The enamel is added entirely by hand using syringes of multiple sizes The pins are then kiln-baked at 450 degrees Centigrade to seal the colors. Once this is done, each custom designed pin is painstakingly hand-polished one-by-one and plated for a very distinguished and finished look. Our embossed soft enamel pins are plated in either 24k gold or silver (shiny or antique,) bronze, copper (shiny or antique,) or black nickel.

We also have a high polish plating option for maximum effect and detailing. When the enamels are injected into the recessed areas, they are only filled about 3/4 full. This achieves a dimensional effect of higher metal walls with your design. We refer to this as a "textured finish" because the difference between the soft enamel and the metal design lines can be easily and clearly felt and seen with this style of pin. The enamels are well protected within the metal walls and can be left exposed for a 3D effect. The final decision to make is whether to add an epoxy resin protective dome. The epoxy dome can be added to create a smooth finish and to protect the rich color of the enamel. The absence of the epoxy dome will preserve the wonderful textured finsh that this pin style is known for.

Ordering your Embossed Soft 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.

• Free Artwork and Revisions With Every Order!
• Free Mold Fee
• Free Fed Ex Ground Shipping
• 10 Day Production Time
• Rush service available. Please inquire.

Embossed Soft Enamel Process

• Process: Copper stamped with soft enamel
• Material: Copper or brass
• Enamel: Soft enamel
• Thickness: Thinkness is various depending on the size of design.
• Plating: Gold / Antique Gold / Silver / Antique Silver / Nickel / Black Nickel / Antique Nickel / Copper / Antique Copper / Brass / Antique Brass / Dyed Black
• Epoxy coating: With or without ( Optional )

1. STEP 1 Stamping 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. * Additional 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 Attachment Solder attachment onto the back of each piece.
4. STEP 4 Plating Plating now can be processed. The quality of plating varies with the length of time the metal is soaked in the plating liquid.
5. STEP 5 Polishing The metal surface is then polished until it is smooth and shiny. This applies to copper material only. Iron can be polished if required, but this will incur a surcharge.
6. STEP 6 Coloring* Soft enamel is carefully inserted by hand, 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.
7. STEP 7 Cleaning Excess color and impurities are then wiped off the metal surfaces.
8. STEP 8 Baking The metal piece is baked at approximately 450F for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. STEP 9 Epoxy Coating Clear epoxy is then applied to the surface to protect the enamel from color fading and cracking. ( Epoxy coating is optional and provided according to customer?s requirements )
10. STEP 10 Inspection & Packing All it ems are strictly inspected before delivery. Customer?s satisfaction is guaranteed!

How to Place Your Order

• Pick the size, shape and quantity of your pin and fill out our quick quote form. Be sure to attach any artwork you may have, even if it is just a simple a hand drawn sketch. In addition to sending your quote request form, please feel free to email or call us with any questions you may have. ( Call us toll-free at 800-259-6496 or email us at sales @ montereycompany.com )
• After you receive your quote please let us know if you have any questions. If you would like to proceed with placing your order, we will go over your design requests with you and create a full color digital proof of your pin-to-be. Please keep in mind that if you do not have your own ideas for the design of your lapel pins, we can create options according to your wishes from which you can later choose.
• Standard production time takes 7-10 days, however we do offer rush services to our customers if they need their pins in a hurry. Please inform your sales representative if you have a deadline and we will do our best to meet your needs