Cloisonne Pins (Hard Enamel Pins)
Cloisonne pins are a popular type of jewelery pin that originate from the traditional craft of Cloisonne enamelwork. Cloisonne is a metalwork technique that involves soldering thin metal strips, or “cloisons,” to create intricate designs on a metal surface. These pins typically feature colorful, intricate enamel designs within the metal cloisons, creating a striking and elegant appearance. Cloisonne pins are often used as brooches, hair pins, or hat pins, and are prized for their unique craftsmanship and timeless beauty.
Hard enamel pins are a popular choice for custom pins and badges. They are made by filling a recessed area on a metal pin with a hard, durable enamel that is baked in a kiln at high temperatures. This process creates a glossy, chip-resistant finish that is ideal for pins that will be handled frequently or used in outdoor environments. Hard enamel pins are often used for uniforms, awards, and identification purposes, and can be customized with a variety of colors and designs. They are also a popular choice for hobbyists and crafters.
When you’re looking to give someone a lapel pin in recognition of a new achievement, you want to make sure that you’re giving them the very best product available. Luckily, when you order from Signature Pins, you’re certain to get a top quality product along with some exceptional customer service.
Imitation hard enamel pins and soft enamel pins difference:
The biggest difference between imitation hard enamel pins and soft enamel pins effect is that the color fills of imitation hard enamel is at the same level as the metal lines, so the pin surface is smooth and you can hardly feel the metal lines, viewing the products from the side will make this easier to understand. Cloisonne imitation hard enamel pins create a really nice shiny, smooth and elegant looking surface on the badge. It can work with many kinds of design.
Premium imitation hard enamel badges have replaced the hard enamel pin, because of the lower cost and more vibrant colors for choice. Premium imitation hard enamel badges are very similar to regular hard enamel pins. It is a more affordable option for customers.
Imitation hard enamel pins are die struck from copper/ bronze/ Iron/ or die cast from zinc alloy, hand-filled with colored resign. The colors are baked at temperature of 80~100 degrees centigrade.
Hard Enamel Process:
Molding
Create die, Once the sampling mold process is done, we move on to the next step, which is to prepare the die. The die is a mold of metal that can be used in stamping to build the pins’ base shape. Our exceptionally skilled team carves the die and pays minute attention to the overall pin dimension and intricate details of the pins.
Stamping
When the die is prepared, the next step is stamping. Metal sheets, mainly brass or copper, are inserted into a press where the die applies heavy pressure on the metal sheets. It helps to cut and shape the metal into the dimension of the desired pin.
Trimming
Once the stamping is done, the metal sheets are trimmed to remove extra materials and reshape the edges. This step is important for providing the pin with its desired shape and preventing irregularities. Precision in trimming helps in maintaining the overall pin quality.
Buffing
Once the enamel is set, the pins undergo a process named buffing that helps to smoothen the rough edges of the surface and polish it. These steps help to add a final touch of refinement to the pins. Also, this process ensures that the pins have a professional and flawless appearance.
Enamel colors filling
The enamel application is the next step, where the pins start to come to life. The recessed portions of the pin are carefully filled with enamel, a powdered glass mixture. After that, the enamel is fused by firing the pins at high temperatures, producing a bright and smooth surface. This step requires precision to avoid spills and attain the desired color intensity.
Burned at 80-100 degrees
Stoning
Attachment soldering
Electroplating
This process is required to enhance the durability and appearance of the pins. In this process, the pins are immersed in a solution interacting with the metal ions and electric current. After this process, a thin layer of metal coating takes place on the pins. It can be gold, silver, or other premium metal finishes also.
No matter whether you’re looking for a small quantity or a large-scale purchase, we can offer you a wide range of customized enamel pins at competitive prices. Leveraging over two decades of experience as a manufacturer specializing in enamel pins, we are committed to providing you with expert guidance and the most cost-effective quotations.