When deciding the process (manufacturing method) of your custom items, please be questionable of what many claim to be the lowest cost or make the mistake of thinking the highest cost is the best. Most often this decision will greatly depend on your intended design because not every process is possible with all designs.

Overall hard enamel hard enamel will give you the finest quality pins found anywhere! The vast majority of collectible pins or coins such as Disney pins, Olympic pins, Pro Sports (NFL, NBA etc.) pins , Hard Rock Cafe and so many other Licensed pins or coins are made of the hard enamel process.

Honseng charges the same for any of the most popular processes. If unsure of the process to utilize, send us your art for our recommendation and quote.

Cloisonne / Hard Enamel
Cloisonne / Hard Enamel
Description: Each design is stamped into metal and then plated into your choice of many lovely finishes. The recessed areas are filled with a hard fired Cloisonne paste and hand-polished. Because of the hard glass-like finish, Cloisonné is the choice for those who require the very finest look. Silk screen printing may be added to enhance small details.
Thickness: 1.5mm ~ 2.0mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart
Epola / Imitation Cloisonne
Epola / Imitation Cloisonne
Description: Imitation Cloisonne is a similar process to Cloisonne. It uses a brilliant colored resin in the filled areas. This piece is baked to harden and then highly polished. This process reveals small details beautifully and gives a glassy smooth finish to each piece. Silk screen printing may be added. Imitation Cloisonne is a fabulous alternative to Cloisonné at a more economical price.
Thickness: 1.5mm ~ 2.0mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart
Copper Stamped with Soft Enamel
Copper Stamped with Soft Enamel
Description: Soft Enamel is an excellent coloring alternative to Cloisonné and Epola. It is frequently used for design with 3D relief. Brilliant enamel is hand filled into recessed areas and baked to harden. We can match any PMS color with pinpoint accuracy. The finish is available with or without an epoxy dome.
Thickness: 1.2mm ~ 2.0mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: With or Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart
Brass Photo Etching
Brass Photo Etching
Description: Photo etching is a process where the design is etched out by acid onto a brass sheet. Unlike Die Struck or Injection, Photo Etched products can be as thin as 0.8mm and it enables us to reproduce very fine details. Silk screen printing and epoxy dome are available upon request.
Thickness: 0.8mm
Plating: Gold/ Nickel/ Brass/ Black Nickel
Epoxy Coating: With or Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart
Iron Stamped with Soft Enamel
Iron Stamped with Soft Enamel
Description: Iron is the most economical material option. It is designed for large volume users because the price is incredible. The iron base is first hand filled with vivid enamel colors and then baked to a hard finish. It can be done in nickel or brass plating and may be used with or without epoxy.
Thickness: 1.0mm ~ 2.0mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: With or Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart
Zinc Alloy Die Casting
Zinc Alloy Die Casting
Description: Casting products range from small lapel pins to sophisticated emblems and medallions. The production begins by producing a special mold for casting then hot liquid molten alloy is injected into it for a very durable and high resolution product. Injection is recommended for products above 2" in length and for lapel pins or key chains that have numerous cut-outs. Zinc alloy casting is a great substitute material to brass to fit your budget.
Thickness: 1.2mm ~ 2.0mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: With or Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart
Offset Printing
Offset Printing
Description: Offset printing is the perfect alternative when the enamel filled process is not compatible with the design. It enables us to create exact reproduction of your artwork. The printing is done directly on brass, aluminum, or stainless steel and can be plated with gold or nickel plating as an option. An epoxy dome is applied to insure a durable and glossy finish.
Thickness: 0.8mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: With
Color Reference: C.M.Y. K
Silkscreen Printing
Silkscreen Printing
Description: Colors can be printed on color-filled or plated pieces one after another. We also have pad printing machine to print on curve surface. Both methods give the advantage of printing small and fine letters clearly and in different colors.
Thickness: 0.8mm
Plating: Option
Epoxy Coating: With or Without
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart