Custom Soft Enamel Pins
Product Details
Soft enamel is the gold standard for custom pins. With its signature raised metal lines and textured, recessed color fills, it brings a tactile, high-end feel to any design. Whether you’re creating corporate logo pins, event giveaways, or a new line of brand merch, this classic finish never goes out of style.
We know ordering custom merch can feel like a headache. That’s why we’ve completely stripped away the hassle. We offer low MOQs so you can start small, free design support to perfect your artwork, and fully transparent pricing with zero hidden fees. Just tell us your vision, and we’ll handle the rest—delivering your flawless batch right on schedule.
| Size | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 750 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75" | US$2.94 | US$2.29 | US$1.63 | US$1.35 | US$1.21 | US$1.15 | US$1.03 | US$0.82 | US$0.72 | US$0.55 |
| 1" | US$3.00 | US$2.37 | US$1.72 | US$1.39 | US$1.26 | US$1.19 | US$1.05 | US$0.87 | US$0.75 | US$0.61 |
| 1.25" | US$3.09 | US$2.53 | US$1.85 | US$1.46 | US$1.32 | US$1.22 | US$1.11 | US$0.92 | US$0.80 | US$0.64 |
| 1.5" | US$3.29 | US$2.77 | US$2.20 | US$1.59 | US$1.44 | US$1.36 | US$1.20 | US$1.01 | US$0.91 | US$0.73 |
| 1.75" | US$3.67 | US$3.07 | US$2.50 | US$1.91 | US$1.75 | US$1.67 | US$1.54 | US$1.34 | US$1.20 | US$1.08 |
| 2" | US$3.91 | US$3.31 | US$2.74 | US$2.14 | US$1.99 | US$1.89 | US$1.77 | US$1.56 | US$1.42 | US$1.31 |
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 Order Custom Soft Enamel Pins?
Custom soft enamel pins are a practical way to create colorful, eye-catching pins without making the project overly expensive. The recessed enamel colors and raised metal lines give the design a classic textured look that works well for logos, icons, mascots, event artwork, and collectible designs.
They are also a good option for bulk orders because the production process is efficient and the unit cost becomes more affordable as the quantity increases. This makes soft enamel a strong choice for promotions, brand merchandise, school programs, clubs, events, and artist merch.
Colorful Appearance
Bright enamel colors make logos and artwork easy to notice.
Textured Detail
Raised metal lines and recessed colors give the pin a dimensional feel.
Bulk Friendly
Good for larger orders where unit cost and visual impact both matter.
Flexible Uses
Suitable for brands, schools, clubs, events, gifts, and merch projects.
What Projects Are Soft Enamel Pins Best For?
Soft enamel pins are especially useful when your project needs a clear design, strong colors, and a controlled budget. Below are common projects where this process works well.
Event Giveaways
Good for campaigns, conventions, school events, charity events, and large promotional orders.
Brand Merchandise
Turns logos, mascots, icons, and slogans into wearable items customers can keep.
School & Club Pins
Suitable for student groups, clubs, teams, achievement programs, and community identity pins.
Employee Gifts
Works well for recognition pins, anniversary pins, internal team gifts, and company events.
Fundraising Pins
A practical option when you need attractive pins with controlled unit cost.
Artist & Trading Pins
Great for cartoon artwork, simple character designs, collectible sets, and trading pin projects.
Is Your Design Suitable for Soft Enamel Pins?
Soft enamel works best when the artwork has clear shapes, readable text, solid color areas, and enough metal lines to separate each color. It is not always the best choice for photos, gradients, tiny text, or very dense details.
Size is also important. A detailed design that works at 2 inches may look crowded at 1 inch. If your design includes more text or small details, choosing a larger size usually gives a cleaner result.
Good Fit for Soft Enamel
These designs usually translate well into soft enamel pins.
- Clean logos and brand icons
- Solid colors with clear borders
- Cartoon artwork or mascot designs
- Short text at a readable size
- School, event, club, and team designs
Consider Printing or Hard Enamel
These details may need another process for better clarity.
- Photo effects or portraits
- Gradients, shadows, or soft transitions
- Very small text or thin strokes
- Dense textures or detailed line art
- A very flat, smooth, premium surface
How to Choose the Right Soft Enamel Pin Size
The more detail your design has, the larger the pin should be. Simple logo pins can stay small, while artwork with text, characters, or multiple design elements usually needs more space.
Best for simple icons, hats, collars, or very minimal artwork.
A cost-friendly size for simple logos and basic promotional pins.
Works well for logos, icons, and a small amount of readable text.
Better for brand artwork, commemorative pins, and stronger visual impact.
Suitable for collector pins, gift pins, detailed designs, and premium packaging.
What Affects the Cost of Custom Soft Enamel Pins?
Soft enamel pin pricing is mainly affected by production difficulty and order details. The points below explain what usually changes the final quote.
Quantity
Higher quantities usually lower the unit price because the mold cost is spread across more pins.
Size
Larger pins use more metal, enamel, polishing time, and shipping weight, so they usually cost more.
Colors
More colors and smaller color areas can increase filling time and quality checking work.
Design Complexity
Fine lines, small text, cut-outs, irregular shapes, and multiple raised levels may increase production difficulty.
Special Effects
Glow enamel, glitter, transparent enamel, screen printing, UV printing, epoxy, moving parts, or layered pieces can increase cost.
Shipping
Large sizes, high quantities, and premium packaging increase shipment weight and may affect shipping cost.
How to Order Custom Soft Enamel Pins
The order process should be simple and clear. Send your design details first, confirm the quote and artwork, then your pins move into production and quality checking.
Send Your Design & Details
Send your logo, sketch, reference image, size, quantity, and any special requirements for your custom pins.
Review Quote & Artwork
We check your design details and provide a quote. After price confirmation, we prepare the digital artwork proof.
Confirm Pin Details
Before production, confirm the artwork, size, plating, backing, packaging, and any special effects.
Production, QC & Shipping
Your pins are produced, checked, packed, and shipped to your address after the order details are confirmed.
How Are Soft Enamel Pins Made?
Before production, we check the artwork, size, line thickness, color separation, plating, and backing details to reduce production problems.
Design Review
Check lines, text, colors, and size.
Artwork Proof
Confirm digital artwork before production.
Mold Making
Create the custom metal mold.
Metal Base
Make the pin body from the design.
Plating
Add gold, silver, black nickel, or other finishes.
Enamel Filling
Fill recessed areas with enamel colors.
Polishing
Clean the surface and metal lines.
Quality Check
Inspect color, plating, edges, and backings.
Packing & Shipping
Pack pins and ship them to your address.
How We Check the Quality of Your Soft Enamel Pins
Each order is checked before shipping, especially the front surface, back side, and final packaging.
Front Check
We check enamel filling, color consistency, raised metal lines, scratches, dust spots, and front appearance.
Back Check
We inspect the pin post, backing attachment, back surface, plating finish, and clutch fit.
Packing Check
We confirm quantity, packing method, appearance condition, and protective packaging before shipping.
Why Work With VeperPins for Custom Soft Enamel Pins?
A good custom pin project needs more than a low price. It also needs design checking, clear communication, stable production, and careful inspection before shipping.
Own Factory Production
At VeperPins, we manage the production process from mold making and plating to enamel filling and quality checking.
Design Review Before Production
We check line thickness, text size, colors, and pin size before production so the finished pin is easier to read.
Clear Proof & Production Steps
You confirm the digital artwork before production starts to reduce mistakes with size, color, plating, and backing details.
Support for Urgent Projects
If you have an event date or deadline, tell us early so we can check the best production and shipping plan.
Flexible Order Support
Whether your order is small or large, we help review the practical details before production begins.
Quality Check Before Shipping
We inspect the front, back, attachments, quantity, and packaging before the order is shipped.
Custom Soft Enamel Pins FAQ
Can you help check my design before production?
Yes. You can send us your logo, sketch, reference image, or idea. We can check the size, line thickness, text size, color areas, and production method before quoting or production.
Can soft enamel pins include small text?
Yes, but the text needs enough space to stay readable. Very small letters may become unclear after molding, plating, and enamel filling. If your design has small text, choosing a larger pin size is usually better.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept .AI, .EPS, .PDF, .PNG, and .JPG files. Vector files such as .AI or .EPS are best, but a clear PNG or JPG can also be used for a quote.
Can I order several designs together?
Yes. You can order multiple designs together. Each design usually needs its own mold, so the final price depends on the size, quantity, and details of each design.
How long does production usually take?
Standard production usually takes about 20 days after artwork approval. If you have an event date or urgent deadline, let us know before ordering; rush production generally takes 13–16 days when the design and schedule allow.
Are soft enamel pins cheaper than hard enamel pins?
In many cases, yes. Soft enamel pins are often more budget-friendly than hard enamel pins, especially for bulk orders. Hard enamel is better when you want a smoother, more polished, premium surface.
Ready to Create Your Custom Soft Enamel Pins?
Not sure which size, plating, backing, or packaging to choose? Use our visual quote page to compare common options with images, then submit your design or project details for a clearer quote.