The Process of Die Struck Pins

What makes die struck pins a popular lapel pin of choice?

The metal gets compressed into a desired design which makes this one a classic for service personnel.

Your employees have shown exceptional work throughout the past year. The students are your university took their last final and are ready to celebrate their accomplishments. The police officers in your department have overcome several hurdles in the past couple of months.

No matter what your situation is, die struck pins are a great way to show your appreciation to your students, employees, club members, and so much more. Rewarding those who have done an excellent job at their specific task is the best way to boost their confidence and give them something to show for it. Here’s how die struck lapel pins are made and why you should choose them.

How Die Struck Pins Are Made

The first step is to choose which design you want to be displayed on the pin. Then, a die or a mold is created depending on your chosen design. Although other metals are available, iron, copper, or brass metals are usually what these pins are made from.

These soft metals allow for the best of details. The die or mold is used to cast the lapel pin and a trimming tool cuts the outside of the pin to form your desired shape. For a unique finish, the pin is texturized.

A finish is applied as one of the last steps in the creation process. The final product is a jewelry-resembling pin.

Custom Die Struck Lapel Pins

Die struck lapel pins are fully customizable. They are comparable to soft enamel pins without the use of color enamel. The lack of color enamel gives die struck pins a classic look.

They’re great for a classy look with still providing the option of customization. Depending on your die struck pins need, you can add glitter, crystals, blinkers, and any design of your choice. Your choices for the back of the pins includes a magnet, a safety pin, a long pin, screw back, button clutch, an earring post, and more.

Why Choose Die Struck Lapel Pins

Die struck pins are made with durability in mind. They’ll last for years to come without worry of fading or breaking. This type of pin is of high-quality because the design is impressed into the pin’s metal.

The process of making die struck pins is traditional and is usually the first step in making several other types of custom pins. These types of pins stand out amongst the others because of their raised surface and textured background with a polished finish. This is the best type of pin to buy if looking for a design that does not require a printed image or color enamel.

The die struck pin rather has a more antique look to it and are best-suited for designs with clean lines. Die struck pins are the ideal choice when looking for service pins, anniversary pins, recognition pins, or even corporate logo pins.

The Versatility of Die Struck Pins

Because die struck pins are durable and classic looking, they can be used in several different ways and for many different events. This is one of the reasons why this type of pin is so popular. It’s even possible to create the pins with an antique finish, which gives the illusion that the pins are very old.

If your reason for purchasing a lapel pin wasn’t one of the reasons listed above, don’t panic. These pins are extremely versatile and will work great for any occasion. You have the ability to fully customize your die struck pins so they can be made to fit any circumstance.

How to Design Your Die Struck Pin

Do you already have an idea in mind for your pin? If so, then you’ve already started the process! Take your idea and let us know what you’re thinking.

These pins are made in the size and shape of your choice so your customization options are endless.

We offer free design services that will work with you and your idea to bring it to life. Not sure where to begin? If you don’t already have an exact design in mind, then our team of design artist will work with you to come up with something you love.

If you’re ever not satisfied with a product, don’t hesitate to let our team of artist know. They’ll continue to put out ideas and make tweaks as needed until you are completely satisfied. Once you’ve approved a design, the die struck pin is made and inspected before being shipped to you.

How to Order Your Custom Die Struck Pins

By filling out our price quote form, you’ll receive a free quote for the kind of die struck pins that you’re looking for. This’ll get your process started. Contact us, and we’ll walk you through our easy ordering guide.

Before contacting us for your quote, it’s best to have a general idea in mind of what you’d like. If you’re not sure about an exact design that you’d like, think about the size and shape of the pin. Have an idea in mind of how many pins you’ll need for your event and what you expect out of the pin.

Have a budget already set and check out our pricing for lapel pins. Once you have all of this information gathered, it’s time to place your order!

Let Cheap Lapel Pins Factory be Your Choice for Die Struck Pins

Here at Cheap Lapel Pins Factory, we pride ourselves in always keeping a promise. Our team of artist and designers won’t stop until you’re completely satisfied with a product. We only create the highest of quality pins, and we’ll keep you informed along the creation process.

Contact us today to see how we can help you. And be sure to check out what other custom pin styles we have to offer!