Custom Hard Enamel Pins
Product Details
Custom hard enamel pins are a popular choice for artists, brands, organizations, and anyone who wants a cleaner, more premium-looking pin.
Thanks to a careful production process, hard enamel pins have a smooth, polished surface instead of the recessed color feel you get with soft enamel. The result is a more refined finish that feels solid, clean, and retail-ready.
Hard enamel usually costs a little more because of the extra polishing work, higher-quality pigments, and coloring process. But for many designs, that extra finish makes the pin look more professional and helps the final product feel more valuable.
Whether you’re making a simple corporate logo, an organization pin, or detailed creative artwork, our sales and design team can help you check the details, prepare the artwork, and move your project forward smoothly.
| Size | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 750 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75" | US$3.05 | US$2.40 | US$1.72 | US$1.40 | US$1.30 | US$1.21 | US$1.11 | US$1.00 | US$0.81 | US$0.72 |
| 1" | US$3.09 | US$2.46 | US$1.84 | US$1.50 | US$1.35 | US$1.30 | US$1.23 | US$1.07 | US$0.94 | US$0.82 |
| 1.25" | US$3.22 | US$2.58 | US$1.96 | US$1.57 | US$1.42 | US$1.35 | US$1.30 | US$1.11 | US$1.00 | US$0.94 |
| 1.5" | US$3.52 | US$2.89 | US$2.27 | US$1.69 | US$1.57 | US$1.52 | US$1.44 | US$1.22 | US$1.05 | US$1.00 |
| 1.75" | US$3.82 | US$3.13 | US$2.66 | US$2.06 | US$1.95 | US$1.84 | US$1.76 | US$1.51 | US$1.35 | US$1.30 |
| 2" | US$4.15 | US$3.55 | US$2.96 | US$2.36 | US$2.25 | US$2.14 | US$2.07 | US$1.82 | US$1.65 | US$1.59 |
Prices are estimated unit prices in USD. Final pricing may vary depending on artwork details, pin size, quantity, plating, backing, packaging, and shipping requirements.
Why Choose Hard Enamel?
Custom hard enamel pins are a good choice when you want a smoother, cleaner, and more polished finish. The enamel colors and metal lines are ground and polished until they sit nearly level, giving the pin a refined look that feels more like a premium metal gift than a simple giveaway.
They work especially well for brand pins, employee awards, anniversary pins, retail merchandise, collector pins, and gifts that people are likely to keep or wear for a long time.
Hard enamel is not the only option for every design. If you want a more textured surface, soft enamel pins may be better. If your artwork includes photos, gradients, or complex shadows, printed pins are usually more suitable.
Smooth Surface
Polished enamel and metal lines create a flat, clean finish.
Premium Look
Better suited for brand gifts, retail pins, and collectible projects.
Long-Term Wear
A good choice for pins that will be worn, kept, or sold as merch.
Clean Logo Display
Works well for simple logos, solid colors, and clear metal borders.
What Projects Are Hard Enamel Pins Best For?
Hard enamel is a strong choice when the pin needs to feel more polished and durable than a basic promotional item. These are some common projects where hard enamel works well.
Brand & Corporate Pins
Good for company logos, staff pins, conference pins, and brand events.
Recognition & Gifts
Useful for service awards, anniversary pins, team rewards, and client gifts.
Retail & Collector Pins
Suitable for artist merch, limited editions, brand merch, and collectible pins.
Daily Wear Pins
Great for pins used on jackets, hats, backpacks, uniforms, and bags.
What Designs Work Well for Hard Enamel Pins?
Hard enamel works best with clean artwork, solid color areas, clear outlines, and metal lines that separate each color. Company logos, brand icons, school badges, event pins, cartoon artwork, and collector pins often work well with this process.
Very small text, thin strokes, gradients, photo effects, shadows, and dense textures may not reproduce as clearly in hard enamel. In those cases, we may suggest a larger size, thicker lines, fewer tiny color areas, local screen printing, or a printed pin process.
Good Fit for Hard Enamel
These design features usually work well after filling, grinding, and polishing.
- Clean logos and brand icons
- Solid color blocks
- Clear metal borders between colors
- Readable text at a suitable size
- Simple, polished, premium-looking artwork
May Need Adjustment
These details may need screen printing, a larger size, or another production method.
- Very small text or thin lines
- Gradients, shadows, or photo effects
- Dense textures or tiny color areas
- Artwork without clear color separation
- Designs that rely on complex image detail
What Affects the Cost?
Hard enamel pricing depends on the production details, not just the pin size. The factors below are the most common reasons one hard enamel pin quote may be different from another.
Quantity
Higher quantities usually lower the unit price because mold, artwork, and setup costs are spread across more pins.
Size
Larger pins use more metal and enamel, and they also require more grinding and polishing time.
Colors
Hard enamel colors are filled by hand. More colors usually mean more filling time and more inspection work.
Design Complexity
Small areas, thin lines, tiny text, and complex color sections can increase production difficulty and polishing time.
Plating
Common finishes include gold, silver, and black nickel. Dual plating, rose gold, antique finishes, or special finishes may increase cost.
Screen Printing
Small text or details that cannot be filled with enamel may need screen printing, which adds an extra production step.
Pin Packaging
OPP bags are the most cost-friendly option. Backing cards, velvet bags, acrylic boxes, and gift boxes can create a more high-quality presentation but may increase the total cost.
Shipping
Shipping depends on quantity, weight, destination, packaging, and delivery speed. Large orders may need a different shipping plan.
How to Order Custom Hard Enamel Pins
You do not need perfect production files to start. Send your logo, artwork, sketch, reference image, or idea first. We can review the details, offer free design support, and help you choose a practical production plan based on your size, quantity, pin packaging, and turnaround time.
Send Your Design & Details
Send your logo, sketch, reference image, size, quantity, colors, plating, backing, pin packaging needs, and project use.
Review Quote & Artwork Proof
We review your request, provide a quote, and prepare a digital artwork proof after the details are confirmed.
Confirm Order Details
Before production, confirm artwork, size, quantity, plating, backing, packaging, and shipping information.
Production, QC & Shipping
Your enamel pins are produced, checked, packed, and shipped after the approved details are ready.
How Are Hard Enamel Pins Made?
The key steps for custom hard enamel pins are enamel filling, heating, grinding, and polishing. These steps help the enamel colors and metal lines become nearly level, which gives hard enamel pins their smooth and polished finish.
Design Review
Check line thickness, text, colors, and structure.
Artwork Proof
Confirm size, colors, plating, and backings.
Mold Making
Create the mold for the pin shape and lines.
Metal Base
Form the metal base from the approved mold.
Enamel Filling
Fill each color area with hard enamel.
Baking
Heat the filled colors for better stability.
Grinding & Polishing
Make the surface smooth and nearly level.
Plating / Finishing
Add gold, silver, black nickel, or other finishes.
Quality Check
Check colors, surface, edges, and backings.
Packing & Shipping
Pack and ship the finished pins.
How We Check Hard Enamel Pin Quality
Hard enamel pins need careful checking because the smooth surface and polished finish are the most important parts of the final look.
Front Check
We check the surface smoothness, color accuracy, metal lines, polishing, scratches, dark spots, and visible defects.
Back & Edge Check
We check the back side, pin posts, clutches, edge smoothness, burrs, and plating consistency.
Packing Check
We confirm quantity, style, backing, packaging method, and protection before the order is shipped.
Why Work With VeperPins?
Getting great quality from a hard enamel pin project takes more than a good design. It also needs production control, artwork checking, polishing control, and final inspection before shipping.
Own Factory Production
VeperPins can better control production time, process details, and product quality.
Free Design Support
Our free design services can help adjust your artwork, check small details, and prepare a clear proof before production.
Clear Digital Proof
You can confirm size, colors, plating, backing, and overall look before production starts.
High-Quality Finish Control
We pay close attention to enamel filling, grinding, polishing, and plating details.
Small & Bulk Order Support
We support small test orders, retail projects, brand events, and larger production runs.
Final QC Before Shipping
We check the front, back, edge, plating, quantity, and packaging before shipment.
Custom Hard Enamel Pins FAQ
How long does hard enamel pin production take?
Production usually takes about 20 days, depending on quantity, size, design complexity, and special effects. If you have an event date, let us know early. When available, rush production generally takes 13–16 days, and we’ll help you plan the shipping schedule as well.
What affects turnaround time?
Turnaround time depends on order quantity, design complexity, colors, plating, pin packaging, and shipping speed. If you have a deadline, send it with your quote request so we can check a realistic schedule.
Are hard enamel pins more expensive than soft enamel pins?
Usually, yes. Hard enamel requires filling, heating, grinding, polishing, and finishing, so the production time and labor cost are higher. The advantage is a smoother and more refined surface.
Are hard enamel pins always better than soft enamel pins?
Not always. Hard enamel is better for a smooth and polished look. Soft enamel is better if you want stronger texture, raised metal detail, and a more budget-friendly option for bulk orders.
Can hard enamel pins include very small text?
Small text is possible, but it cannot be too small. Thin letters or fine strokes may become less clear after grinding and polishing. We may suggest a larger size, thicker text, or local screen printing.
Can you help adjust my artwork?
Yes. Before production, we check lines, text, color areas, and metal borders. If something may not work well for hard enamel, we can suggest changes before production starts.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept AI, PDF, SVG, EPS, PSD, PNG, JPG, and other common file formats. Vector files are best, but you can also send a clear image, sketch, or reference picture for review.
Ready to Start Your Pin Project?
Use our visual quote page to choose size, plating, backing, and packaging with images, then send your design details for a clearer quote and a high-quality finish.