The Benefits of Custom Lapel Pins

Lapel Pins Wholesale

By Seth Miller

If you are looking for custom lapel pins, you may find a local supplier but if not there are hundreds of companies who will work with you to create the right pin for your event or organization. Most companies have an art department that can assist in creating an image for the lapel pin. If you already have a logo or design, you can submit the design to the company for them to reproduce on your custom lapel pin.

Lapel pins are not only great for promotion, but also make excellent fundraisers. The simple but effective pink ribbon campaign sold lapel pins with all proceeds benefiting breast cancer research. Your organization or club can also create custom pins in order to raise money, or to thank donors who have already given.

Before ordering your custom lapel pins, decide what the purpose will be. Will they be given away for free at an event? Will they be given to top performers or star athletes? Will they be sold for profit or to raise funds? How many will you need? Should these be "limited editions" or a signature lapel pin that provides a recognized symbol of your group or business? You will also need to decide what type of pin you want, whether you want a multi-colored cloisonné pin or a simple pewter pin. Lapel pins can be ordered with a jewelry-type backing or a simple pin closure. Jot down your ideas before you contact the pin manufacturers, that way you will be more prepared when presented with the many options for lapel pins.

Lapel pins, which recognize safety in the workplace, are an excellent way to reward employees with good safety habits or to identify members of a safety committee. Custom lapel pins with your organization's safety slogan or record can be affordably created. Many pin manufacturers specialize in eye-catching safety lapel pins with bright colors, slogans or even simple yet effective symbols. Having custom lapel pins for safety committee members also gives them something to be proud of while clearly identifying them to co-workers and customers as safety specialists. In an emergency, it would be very useful for others to be able to identify the safety members with one glance.

Perhaps your business is running a special promotion, a "buy one, and get one free" or a 20% off promotion to club members. Why not create promotional lapel pins that make each employee a walking advertisement of the sale? Lapel pins that say, "Ask me about..." or the "20% Club" are great conversation starters - even while your employee is around the corner at the local coffee shop. Promotional lapel pins look polished and customers are impressed with a clean and professional look. Even restaurants might have promotional lapel pins for seasonal specials like "Strawberry Shortcake". Custom lapel pins are inexpensive, eye-catching, subtle and effective advertising.

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Choosing a Lapel Pin Manufacturer

Lapel Pins Wholesale

By Seth Miller

There are hundreds of lapel pin companies to choose from. A simple search on the Internet yields multiple hits. It's important to have an idea of what you want before you begin working with a lapel pin manufacturer. There are several types of pins, but the base of all lapel pins is metal. You can order very inexpensive pins made out of iron with plating, but lapel pins made out of copper are the most durable. A lapel pin manufacturer can plate a pin with gold, silver, bronze or even an antique finish. Once you decide on the basic metal of the pin, then you can move on to the fun part - the colorful design of the lapel pin!

There are different types of pins to choose from, but the most popular type is the "hard enamel" lapel pin. This type of pin allows for an almost unlimited selection of colors. Some lapel pin manufacturers call this cloisonné, but it is not true cloisonné. If your design requires bright colors, consider the hard enamel pin. The true cloisonné pin is limited to only about 100 colors, but these are often the most collectible type of lapel pins. You may also choose lapel pins that are embossed, die struck or etched - careful selection of the design will ultimately make your custom lapel pin unique.

While the company you deal with may be located in the US, most lapel pin manufacturers deal with factories overseas. Be sure to check with the manufacturer to find out how long your order will take and what kind of shipping charges are involved. Always get a quote, and make sure to let the lapel pin manufacturers know what your budget is - they almost certainly have made something similar to what you need. For complex designs, find out if a prototype lapel pin can be created.

If you don't need a special design, and are looking for something a little simpler you can also order stock lapel pins. These are pins with recognized symbols like flags, smiley faces, states, animals and other designs. Stock lapel pins are usually immediately available and can be purchased in affordable bulk quantities. Stock lapel pins will not incur any set-up or art fees, as the custom lapel pins will. You may also be able to find stock lapel pins at low clearance prices.

Another affordable option is to order wholesale lapel pins. To place a wholesale order, you must have a business license and usually you have to buy a certain amount of lapel pins to qualify for wholesale pricing. Schools and charitable organizations may also qualify, so be sure to ask! The upside of wholesale lapel pins is that you will often receive free artwork, free shipping and other incentives. If you are a business looking to purchase at least 50 units, buying wholesale lapel pins may be the best option for you.

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Lapel Pin Wholesale Design and Production

Lapel Pins Wholesales

By Rob W Bennett

Lapel Pins Wholesale are an ancient art form that began in ancient Rome and continually evolve to become more beautiful and detailed as technology allows for intricate, flawless designs. This type of jewelry can be used to send a message, with class and sophistication. Because of advancements in computer design, pins can be designed digitally and there are many websites which offer this service. When you need a design and concept, they are available through the world-wide-web without obligation to buy.

The process of designing pin samples has become easy for many designers due to advancements in computer graphics. This makes it cost-effective to create a free sample online within a few hours. There is usually no obligation to buy a lapel pin once a design has been sent to the customer, so if you are dissatisfied you can ask for a revision or contact a different company. Production is cheap due to automation and factory technology which has improved, especially in the past century.

There are several different types of lapel pins, the most notable are cloisonne, soft enamel and die struck. Cloisonne pins are still made with the ancient techniques of glass enameling which is the same technique used to decorate the crown jewels. Glass is created by melting sand at extreme temperatures. The fine sand can fill into fine grooves of jewelry and pins with ease before firing. The sand is colored using special dye. Once the sand is cooled it is polished until it is flush with the surface of the pin or jewel. This process is still the most expensive process of production, but is surprisingly cheap when you consider the quality of cloisonne and its roots in ancient jewelry.

The most affordable lapel pin type is soft enamel. Soft enamel is the modern equivalent of cloisonne, yet they have some limitations. The filling is not sand, but a soft colored enamel which hardens after firing. This enamel can be colored using Pantone colors which means that companies can use it for their official logo and will meet their marketing guidelines for corporate identity. Soft Enamel cannot be flush smooth with the surrounding metal the way cloisonne pins are, however a glass-like epoxy dome can be added at little or no charge which gives the pin a smooth surface. Sometimes a rough surface is desired, much like a coin. Some call it "raised edges" which can give depth and substance to the design. If the raised edges are desired, an epoxy dome is not added.

The third most popular lapel pin type is the die struck method. Similar to coins, die struck lapel pins get their name from a die which is used to stamp an image onto metal. The grooves and surfaces can be very detailed and beautiful. Sometimes sand-blasting can be used to decorate certain areas, usually backgrounds - in order to create contrast within the design. Gold metal plating, silver nickel plating or copper metal are used for optimal beauty and presentation. Die struck lapel pins are formal and sophisticated yet affordable alternatives when you do not need colors in your pin design.

There are still other lapel pin types, such as printed pins, which are not as bold and bright as the soft enamel or cloisonne types, but are great for artwork and pictures. Some pin types such as photo dome are recent advancements to allow for fast production when there are tight deadlines.

The best way to determine the pin type you need is to visit Lapel Pin Design which is a website that specializes in quality pins. They will assist you with design, consultation and a free quote with no obligation to buy. Lapel pins are a cost effective and fascinating way to express your business, organization or belief. Modern technology makes it easier than ever to get your design started today!

Rob W Bennett