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Hard Enamel (Cloisonne)
Cloisonne is a hard, glassy substance or opaque composition used in coating the surface of metals and that grounded to powder and applied by fusion on copper surface. It is similar to what the dentist used on the outer coating of teeth. It is natural mineral and has limitation for colors. For each color ordered, a pin has to undergo one time direct heating over 1700F (800°C) before the powder can melt and crystallized. That is, if there are 4 colors, the same pin has to undergone 4 baking process of one color after the other.
Features: preservable for over 100years with ceramic-likened glaze; resistant to scratch, heat, humidity & acidic chemicals, but limited in choice of colors. There are tiny porous on surface due to natural impurities. Color chart is available on ...... Detail
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Soft Enamel
A. Stamped Copper / Iron:
uses paints pigment similar to those applied on car. Its cost is generally lower than hard or imitation enamel. It takes only about 100°C degree to dry the paints for 4 to 5 minutes at an oven. The unique raised rims that render metallic feeling are beloved by most buyers. Designs that need a thin border or outline are perfect to apply soft enamel.
Features: are shiny but vulnerable to scratch and high temperature. Hence, an extra layer of epoxy (a doom of transparent plastic) is often applied to protect the pins from scratching. The paint is thinner than Hard/Imitation Enamel and lower than the raised metal rim. Color chart is available by Pantone number (PMS). ..... Detail |
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Imitation Enamel
was invented in 1985. It is to meet the overwhelming demand for hard enamel. The synthetic pigments give the gorgeous appearance very close to Hard enamel but more shiny. The distinct advantage is able to match Pantone color.
Features : Resembling 90% to Hard enamel, non-resistant to scratch nor heat over 212F(100°C). More shiny, colorful and surface smoother than Hard Enamel. A distinct feature is the enamel layer is as high as the metal rims Color chart is available by Pantone number (PMS). ..... Detail
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Printing pin Items
a. Offset – each color is mixed by different percentage of 4 colors CMYK. Color resolution is about 200dpi. The color is also named as Process color. Every etched plate with designs must go through each of the 4 tinted rollers on printing machine to produce the final artwork. Not every color has its process equivalent e.g. metallic colors. That's why spot color is added sometimes. Glittering colors is also applicable. Good for artwork with many and gradation colors.
b. Silkscreen – each color is premixed by paint manufacturer, namely Spot color. Up to 280~300dpi resolution. Good for artwork requiring precise, simple and high resolution of color e.g. logo. PMS color chart applicable......Detail
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Die Struck Lapel Pins Items
Die struck lapel pins give the appearance of your image or design being "carved" into the metal surface of the lapel pin. This creates the illusion of a sculptured piece of jewelry and is quite impressive.
The process for developing die struck lapel pins is simple. A die is cut to the image of your lapel pin design (repeat orders save on this step). Next, your image is stamped on a sheet of iron or copper. Copper is a softer metal and allows a sharper image at a slightly higher cost than iron.
Cutting molds for die struck lapel pins are made separately. ......Detail
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Medal Items
As with all of our products our medals can be any shape, size or design. We can work directly from your design or we have artists that can help you create a design. The most common size is 2 inches for neck medals and 1.25 inches for the pin ribbon awards.
Most of our medals are made from iron and plated with your choice of metal, the most common plating is gold, silver and bronze. However, we do have various metals to choose from, such as bronze, copper, silver, nickel, gold and black. All the metals can be polished shinny or antiqued to give them an aged look.
Below are just a few awards to show you some examples. The examples are smaller than actual size. If you have any questions about them. ......Detail
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Stick Pins Items
- Materials: brass, iron, stainless iron and zinc alloy
- Mold: 2D or 3D mold can be applied upon request
- Process: stamped metal, dia-casting zinc alloy
- Plating: gold, anti-gold, silver, anti-silver, nickel, anti-nickel, black nickel, brass, anti-brass, copper, anti-copper and dyed black
- Epoxy: optional
- Color: Pantone color chart
- Customized designs are welcome
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Awareness Ribbon Pins Items
There is a reason so many people wear awareness ribbon pins, badge pins or any other kind of recognition pins and it’s the same reason they buy personalized mugs: they make a powerful statement.
It seems like no matter where you go or what time of year it is, you see awareness ribbon pins. Often times they are used in conjunction with some sort of charity. Cancer charities for example are big on these sorts of ribbons. They are a fantastic way to show support for a cause that means a lot to you. ......Detail
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Photo Etched Pins
Lapel pins manufactured using the Photo Etched process are unique in the fact that the image on the lapel pin is taken directly from your photo negative. Practically anything you take a picture of can be transformed into an attractive photo etched lapel pin.
The process is quite amazing! First, an image of your design is transferred from your photographic negative onto the surface of the metal. To ensure the image lasts, your design is then etched into the brass lapel pin base using an acid-reaction process. This allows the design to "set" in the lapel pin and remain attractive for a longer period of time. All the acids and other impurities are carefully rinsed off. . ......Detail
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Flag Pins
While most flags are fairly large in size and are made of materials that fly or wave, there are small solid pins available that represent flags. These are small jewelry items some flag pins are made of rhinestones, silver, brass or gold, that are made to be worn on your clothing, usually on your lapel.
Flag pins come in various flag emblems and in different shapes colors and designs and while they are usually patriotic in nature, pins with many different themes can be worn. There are military pins, flag pins, sports pins, animal pins, entertainment pins etc. and of course custom pins. .... |
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