Custom Enamel Pin Options

Custom Enamel Pin Product Information & Options Guide

Premium, collectible and easy-to-customise enamel pins for artists, brands, events, retail stores, campaigns and merch drops.

Custom enamel pins are one of the most popular merch products for creators, companies, charities, conventions, retail shops and collectors. Choose from soft enamel, hard enamel, die-cast metal, different sizes, clutches, metal finishes and premium upgrades.

Use this guide to compare enamel pin types, sizes, clutches, metal finishes, artwork requirements, payment information and shipping upgrades before starting your custom quote.

✨ Custom Finishes 🎨 Soft & Hard Enamel 🔗 Clutch Options 🌍 Worldwide Shipping
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Why Choose Custom Enamel Pins?

🎨 Perfect artist merch Great for illustrators, creators, conventions, online shops and limited edition drops.
✨ Premium finish options Choose gold, silver, black dyed, rose gold, copper, rainbow or 24k gold finishes.
🔗 Multiple fixing options Select rubber clutches, metal clutches, magnetic backs, safety pins, keychains or earring hooks.
🎁 Retail-ready product Add backing cards, back-stamps, clear cases or velvet bags for polished product presentation.

Custom Enamel Pin Quote Information

Most popular options have a “❤️” next to them to help you choose the most common setup.

🎨 Artwork Information
  • Ensure all colours are outlined and clearly specified in PMS or CMYK depending on the product.
  • Vector files such as .AI, .EPS and editable .PDF are preferred for clean production and resizing.
  • If using raster images, make sure they are at least 300 DPI to avoid quality loss.
  • Extra design specifications such as bleed lines, safe zones, enamel areas, cut-outs, clutches and finish requirements can be discussed with your account manager.

Helpful resources: vector artwork setup, Pantone colour planning, and Adobe Illustrator.

📦 Order Quantity
  • 100 ❤️
  • 200 ❤️
  • 300
  • 500
  • 1000 ❤️
  • 2500
  • More options available upon request.
✨ Type
  • Soft enamel — textured enamel finish with recessed colour areas.
  • Hard enamel ❤️ — smooth, polished and premium enamel finish.
  • Die-cast / metal finish — clean metal-only option without enamel colours.
  • More type options available upon request.
📏 Size
  • 1/2 inch / 13mm
  • 3/4 inch / 19mm
  • 1 inch / 25mm ❤️ — popular small merch size.
  • 1.25 inch / 32mm
  • 1.5 inch / 38mm ❤️ — popular size for detailed enamel pin designs.
  • 1.75 inch / 45mm
  • 2 inch / 51mm
  • 2.25 inch / 57mm
  • 2.5 inch / 64mm
  • 3 inch / 76mm
  • Sizes are calculated at the longest length.
  • More size options available upon request.
🔗 Clutch / Fixing
  • 1 x black rubber clutch
  • 2 x black rubber clutches ❤️ — secure and popular for larger pins.
  • 1 x gold metal clutch
  • 2 x gold metal clutches
  • 1 x silver metal clutch
  • 2 x silver metal clutches ❤️ — secure metal fixing option.
  • Magnetic
  • Safety pin
  • Keychain — replaces pin backing.
  • Earring hook — replaces pin backing.
  • More fixing options available upon request.
✨ Metal Finish
  • Gold ❤️ — classic warm metal finish for enamel pins.
  • Black dyed ❤️ — bold finish available for soft enamel only.
  • Dark grey nickel — sleek, modern and subtle finish.
  • Silver — clean, classic and versatile finish.
  • Rose gold — soft, stylish and gift-friendly finish.
  • Copper — warm vintage-inspired finish.
  • Anodised / rainbow — colourful finish for statement designs.
  • 24k gold ❤️ — premium gold finish option.
  • More finish options available upon request.
✨ Popular Options
  • Back-stamp logo or text ❤️ — add brand details or small text on the back.
  • Limited edition numbers — useful for collector products and premium drops.
  • Glitter paint — add sparkle with multiple colour options.
  • Glow paint — glow effect available in various colours.
  • Clear epoxy — available for soft enamel only, no hole.
  • Screen printing — available for hard enamel only.
  • Backing card ❤️ — retail packaging option for display and branding.
  • Velvet bag — premium gift-ready packaging option.
  • Clear cases — clean display and protection option.
  • More custom options available upon request.
💸 Payment Options
  • 50% deposit before starting production after confirming order and artwork.
  • 50% balance before shipping with photo confirmation of your order.
  • Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Shopify Pay, Shopify instalments, gift cards and bank transfers.
✈️ Shipping Upgrades
  • Express shipping, usually 3+ days faster.
  • Shipping insurance.
  • Carbon offset order.
  • More shipping options available upon request.

Best Uses for Custom Enamel Pins

🎨 Artist Merch Perfect for character designs, themed collections, online shops and convention tables.
🏢 Brand Merch Great for companies, campaigns, staff gifts, launch kits and promotional products.
🎪 Events & Conventions Easy to sell or give away at conventions, festivals, pop-ups and community events.
🎁 Gift Sets Pair pins with backing cards, stickers, keychains, charms or retail packaging.
🛍 Retail Stores Easy to display and sell with branded backing cards or clear cases.
🏆 Collector Drops Use limited edition numbers, special finishes and backing cards for collectible releases.

Design Tips for Better Custom Enamel Pins

✅ Keep lines clean Simple shapes, strong outlines and clear colour areas usually work best for enamel pins.
📏 Choose the right size 1 inch works well for simple designs, while 1.5 inch is better for more detailed artwork.
✨ Match finish to your artwork Gold feels classic, black dyed feels bold, and rainbow finishes can create standout limited editions.
📦 Add backing cards for retail Backing cards make enamel pins easier to display, gift and sell in stores or at events.

Related Custom Products

Custom enamel pins pair well with other small merch products for artist shops, events, retail collections and promotional campaigns.

Custom Keychains Great for event merch, artist collections, brand campaigns and gift sets.
Custom Acrylic Charms Perfect for charm-style products, keychains, bags and artist merch.
Custom Stickers Affordable add-ons for packaging, events, customer orders and merch bundles.
Custom Earring Options Explore another wearable product option using enamel or acrylic artwork.

Helpful Enamel Pin Resources

Pantone Colour Planning Helpful for selecting consistent enamel and artwork colours.
Vector Artwork Setup Useful for preparing clear enamel pin artwork for production.
Adobe Illustrator Common design tool for custom product artwork and production files.
Recycling Resources Helpful general resource for learning about recycling and material choices.

FAQs

What is the most popular enamel pin type?

Hard enamel is a popular option because it creates a smooth, polished and premium finish for custom enamel pins.

What enamel pin size is most popular?

1 inch and 1.5 inch are popular sizes. 1 inch is great for simple designs, while 1.5 inch works well for more detailed artwork.

Which clutch option should I choose?

Two rubber or metal clutches are popular for larger pins because they help keep the pin more secure and stable.

Can enamel pins have backing cards?

Yes. Backing cards are a popular retail packaging option and are helpful for branding, display and product information.

What artwork file is best for custom enamel pins?

Vector files such as .AI, .EPS or editable .PDF are preferred because they keep artwork clean and easier to prepare for enamel production.

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Send your artwork, logo, sketch or idea and our team can help recommend the best type, size, clutch, finish, packaging and shipping option.

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