Are All Pin Badges Printed?

"How long does it take to print pin badges?"

If we had a cookie for the number of times we're asked this question, our entire office would have some serious digestive distress.

Of course, we know the true meaning of the question, "How long will it take to get my order?" but it still raises a smile every time we hear it.

Because whether we print your custom pin badges or not depends entirely on what you order.

Let's Answer The Question, "Are All Pin Badges Printed?"

No, they're not. But some are.

Like our aptly named Printed Pin Badges. However, the pin badges (enamel pins) that most people know are not printed. We stamp the design into metal and fill the recessed areas with enamel paint to add color.

Some enamel pin badge designs can include screen printing under the right circumstances. More on that shortly.

So, What Are Printed Pin Badges?

Printed badges give our clients the chance to create pins with incredibly detailed designs. Because the enamel pin manufacturing process can be relatively restrictive, we're limited by the guidelines, and not every design is achievable.

But with printed badges, you're not limited by anything. Your badge designs can have as much detail as you want, and you can even include photo-realistic images and gradient colors that aren't possible with enamel.

What's The Difference Between Enamel Pins & Printed Badges?

Enamel pins (here's the difference between soft and hard enamel) are made from a metal base with the design stamped into the material using a mold so that all the badges are the same. Enamel paint is added to the dipped areas, and the whole batch is baked and finished.

Printed badges have the design ... well ... printed onto the base, which is then covered in epoxy to give it a shiny and smooth finish. When placed side by side, the physical differences between these two types of badges are easy to see.

You Can Print On Enamel Badges? How?

When you order custom hard enamel pin badges, you have the option to include more intricate details in your design with screen printing. After stamping, filling, and baking your badges, our talented factory can print extra details on top of the badge to give it an unrivaled appearance. For a more in-depth look at this process, check out our screen printing blog, which explains it in greater detail and shows some excellent examples of it in action.

Ready To Create?

Now you've got more of an understanding of how we make our pin badges, the differences between some of our products, and that we don't print all of the designs. Are you ready to create your own?

Contact our talented team, and we'll bring your ideas to life. We offer a FREE design service, enabling everyone to create custom pins, regardless of their artistic abilities.