Custom Lapel Pins
Order Custom Enamel Pins
Order custom lapel pins and personalized lapel pins for your department, company, team or event from a US-based lapel pin manufacturer making custom made pins since 1999. Send your design and get a free quote on soft enamel, hard enamel, die struck, printed, 3D or acrylic pins, from $1.30 per pin in volume with a 50-pin minimum and no setup or mold fees.
- ✓ Every pin type, plating and back
- ✓ Free quote and mockup on your design
- ✓ No setup or mold fees
- ✓ Upload a logo, sketch or photo of a pin
- ✓ Price at your quantity, within 4 hours
- ✓ Rush production in 7–10 days
Buy custom pins or get a free quote on your design
Upload your logo, a sketch, an AI-generated image or a photo of a pin you already have. Tell us the quantity and the date you need them, and we send the price per pin and a free digital mockup. Wondering where to buy pins made to your own design? Right here: order enamel pins or any other style with one form.
- ✓Custom enamel lapel pins, soft or hard
- ✓Die struck, 3D cast and printed pins
- ✓Acrylic and button pins
- ✓Every plating and every pin back
- ✓Free mockup before production
- ✓Rush orders in 7–10 days
We reply to every pin quote request within 4 hours. Phone: 626-412-1200, Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM PST.
Shop custom lapel pins you can design online
Unlike pins for sale off the shelf, these custom pin badges are designed in your browser: add your seal, flag or logo and your text, preview it, and order from 50 pins. This is our lapel pins shop and enamel pin store for badge-style pins; for any other style, send your design for a quote.
Every type of custom pin, made to order
We make every type of lapel pin, from custom enamel pins and personalized enamel pins to custom metal pins with no color. These are the ones ordered most; if you have a different style in mind, send a photo and we quote it.
Soft enamel pins
Custom soft enamel pins have color below raised metal lines for a textured feel. The most popular and most affordable soft enamel lapel pins.
Hard enamel pins
Custom hard enamel pins are polished flat and level with the metal for a smooth finish. Hard enamel lapel pins, also called cloisonne pins or cloisonne lapel pins, wear well every day.
Die struck pins
Custom die struck pins and die struck lapel pins are stamped metal with no color, in raised and recessed detail. A classic look for seals, logos and service pins.
Printed pins
Offset printing or a custom UV printed pin for photos, gradients and detail too fine for enamel lines, from printed lapel pins to custom photo pins.
3D cast pins
Zinc alloy cast in full 3D for sculpted shapes and layered emblems. A custom 3D lapel pin suits mascots and seals, and customizable 3D lapel pins can carry names.
Acrylic pins
Lightweight printed acrylic with a clear or colored base, cut to any outline. Acrylic pins custom-cut to your artwork suit full-color designs.
Cut-out pins
Open areas cut through the metal so the pin shows the fabric behind it, on custom metal lapel pins or metal enamel pins.
Hard enamel vs soft enamel pins: which should you order?
Choose soft enamel pins for the best price and a textured, raised-metal look, and hard enamel pins for a smooth, polished finish that holds up to daily wear. That is the soft vs hard enamel pins question in one line. Both start at 50 pins, come in every plating, and can be ordered as a rush in 7–10 days.
| Soft enamel | Hard enamel (cloisonne pins) | Die struck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Raised metal lines, recessed color | Smooth and flat, polished level | Raised and recessed metal, no color |
| Look | Bright, textured, dimensional | Glossy, jewelry-like | Classic, engraved |
| Best for | Events, teams, giveaways, trading pins | Uniform and service pins worn every day | Seals, logos, years-of-service pins |
| Price | Lowest | A little more than soft enamel | Comparable to soft enamel |
| Epoxy dome option | Yes, for a smooth top | Not needed | Not used |
| Minimum | 50 pins | 50 pins | 50 pins |
Still weighing soft enamel vs hard enamel pins? Send the design and we recommend one on your free quote.
Metal lapel pins in every plating
Custom enamel metal pins and plain metal lapel pins can be plated in gold, silver, nickel, copper, brass or black nickel, or in an antique finish that darkens the recessed areas. Two-tone (dual) plating and other finishes are quoted on request.
Gold
A gold lapel pin is the classic choice for service, award and badge lapel pins, and gold enamel pins pair gold lines with color.
Silver and nickel
A silver lapel pin or nickel finish is bright and cool, and suits flags, logos and department pins.
Antique finishes
Antique gold, silver, brass or copper add depth to seals and die struck detail.
Black nickel
A black lapel pin finish with dark, modern metal lines that make enamel colors stand out.
Copper and brass
Copper and brass pins have warm tones for heritage, anniversary and commemorative designs.
Two-tone plating
Two metal colors on one pin, such as a gold emblem on a silver ring.
Which lapel pin back should you choose?
A butterfly clutch comes standard on every pin; rubber, deluxe locking and military clutches, magnetic backs, safety pins, tie tacks and stick pins are all available. Pick the back by how the pin will be worn.
Butterfly clutch
The standard metal clutch on most lapel pins, for suits, uniforms and lanyards. Clutch back pins are the default.
Rubber clutch
A soft PVC back that is comfortable and easy to take on and off, popular on hats and trading pins.
Deluxe locking clutch
An enamel pin locking back that will not slip off, for backpacks, jackets and collectors.
Military clutch
The flat clutch used on uniform insignia and many badge lapel pins.
Magnetic back
Magnetic lapel pins (a magnetic enamel pin works the same way) hold with a magnet, so there are no holes in suits, dresses or uniform shirts.
Safety pin and tie tack
A safety-pin back for ribbons and fabric, or a tie tack for ties and collars; tac pins, tack pins and custom tie tack pins use this back.
Add-ons that make a pin stand out
Mix any of these into soft or hard enamel designs. Each one is listed and priced on your quote.
Glitter enamel
Sparkle in one color or several, sealed under a clear coat.
Glow-in-the-dark enamel
Glow in the dark pins charge in light and glow after dark, popular on trading pins.
Translucent enamel
See-through color over textured metal for a stained-glass effect.
Epoxy dome
A clear protective dome over soft enamel for a smooth top.
Spinners, sliders and hinges
Moving enamel pins with parts that spin, slide or open, a favorite for trading pins.
Dangles and bobbles
A second piece hanging from the main pin, such as a year or a name bar.
Printed details
Small photos or gradients printed onto an enamel pin.
Rhinestones and gems
Set stones for anniversaries, awards and milestone pins.
What size should a custom lapel pin be?
Most lapel pins are ordered between 3/4 inch and 1 1/4 inches; trading pins usually run 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and larger pins are quoted by size. Any shape is possible, from round and square pins to a custom outline that follows your logo.
Small lapel pins
3/4 inch and under for collars, ties and subtle service pins; mini enamel pins work best with short, bold text.
Standard size
1 inch pins are the most common size for logo, flag and enamel lapel pins.
Large enamel pins
1 1/2 to 2 inches and up for trading pins, hats, backpacks and jackets.
Any shape
Round, square, shield, star or a die-cut custom outline that follows your artwork.
Badge lapel pins that match your department badge
Owl Badges makes metal badges, so we can make a lapel pin version of your department badge: the same shape, seal and lettering, scaled down for suits, dress uniforms and off-duty wear. Police lapel pins, firefighter pins, sheriff and EMS pins, security and SWAT pins, and military lapel pins for units and veterans groups are ordered for promotions, retirements, honor guard units and family members. Design a round or badge-style pin online in minutes, or send a photo of your badge for a quote on badge pins and custom pin badges. As pin badge manufacturers, we can also make a badge with a pin back for display.
- ✓Police, sheriff and law enforcement lapel pins
- ✓Firefighter and EMS pins
- ✓Security pins and a SWAT team pin for each unit
- ✓Military pins and badges, military pin badges and metal pin badges
Rank collar pins and insignia
Rank collar pins mark grade on uniform collars. Order letter pins such as POLICE, SECURITY or FD, sergeant pins, a captain pin or lieutenant pins, or custom brass collar pins in 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch and 1-inch heights from 10 sets. An honor guard pin or a special unit pin is made to order.
Custom logo pins for companies and brands
Turn your company logo into a lapel pin for staff uniforms, trade shows, onboarding kits and employee recognition. Send the logo file you already have; we match your brand colors in enamel or print, and you approve a mockup before production. Custom logo lapel pins, custom pins with logo artwork and company pins are some of the simplest ways to put a brand on every jacket and lanyard, and an enamel pin logo reads clearly even at 3/4 inch.
- ✓Company logo pins for staff and uniforms
- ✓Promotional pins and promotional lapel pins for trade shows
- ✓Lapel pins for employee recognition, employee recognition pins and personalized name pins
- ✓Matching reorders of your company logo lapel pins as you grow
Years of service, award and veteran pins
Recognition pins mark a milestone people wear for years, so they are worth getting right.
Years of service pins
Anniversary lapel pins for 5, 10, 20 or 30 years. A year of service pins program can add the number as a dangle or set it in the design.
Award and achievement pins
Award pins and award lapel pins for safety records, top performers and service lapel pins for volunteer hours.
Medal pins
Pins with a ribbon drape or a medal-style look for formal recognition.
Veteran pins
Veteran lapel pins for posts, honor events and community groups, with your own design.
Volunteer pins
Volunteer lapel pins and recognition lapel pins for hours served, events and fundraisers.
Engraved pins
Names, dates or numbers engraved on a plate, for one-of-a-kind recognition in a series.
American flag pins and state flag pins
American flag pins are among the most-worn lapel pins we make: a USA flag pin in waving or straight style, crossed US and state flags, or a flag joined to your department seal or company logo. Country flag pins, state pins and patriotic pins for events and veterans groups are made the same way, in enamel or printed color.
- ✓US flag lapel pins in waving or straight styles
- ✓Crossed US and state flag pins
- ✓An American flag enamel pin with your seal or logo
- ✓Country flag lapel pins and patriotic lapel pins
Graduation, academy and nursing pins
Schools and academies order graduation pins for each class: nursing pins for the pinning ceremony, medical lapel pins, academy and cadet pins, and class-year pins. Send your school seal or class design and the ceremony date, and we plan production around it.
Nursing pins
Pins presented at the nursing pinning ceremony, often in gold with the school seal.
Academy and cadet pins
Graduation pins for police, fire and EMS academy classes.
Graduation lapel pins
Class-year pins for high schools, colleges and training programs, with the year in the design.
Custom trading pins for baseball, softball and hockey teams
Custom trading pins are made like any enamel pin, usually 1 1/2 to 2 inches, with the team name, mascot, year and player numbers, and add-ons such as spinners, sliders, glitter and dangles. Order from 50 pins per design and plan around your tournament date: rush production takes 7–10 days, so baseball trading pins fast enough for a late registration are possible, and cheap trading pins come from the right size and add-ons.
Baseball trading pins
Custom baseball pins and custom baseball trading pins for youth tournaments, with your mascot and year. Baseball pins for trading are usually 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
Softball trading pins
Custom softball trading pins for fastpitch teams, often with glitter or a spinner.
Team trading pins
Team trading pins for baseball and softball teams of every age group, from youth baseball trading pins to fastpitch.
Hockey and other sports
Custom hockey trading pins and pins for any team sport or league, from a trading pin maker that also makes badges.
Baseball hat pins
Small baseball cap pins and baseball hat pins for players, coaches and families.
Tournament deadlines
Give us the tournament date and we confirm the timeline on your quote.
Awareness ribbon pins for causes and campaigns
Ribbon pins let a department, company or school show support for a cause: pink ribbon pins for breast cancer awareness, an autism pin in blue, a yellow ribbon pin for troops, and purple ribbon pins, green ribbon pins and gold ribbons for other causes, plus blue ribbon pins, a breast cancer lapel pin in pink, and a gold ribbon pin for childhood cancer. Add your logo or name to the ribbon and order for fundraisers, awareness months and events.
- ✓Pink ribbon lapel pins
- ✓Autism awareness pins
- ✓Yellow ribbon and support pins
- ✓Ribbon pins with your logo
Hat pins, jacket pins and backpack pins
The right size and back depend on where the pin is worn. Here is what works where.
| Where | Typical pin | Best back |
|---|---|---|
| Suit or blazer lapel | 3/4 to 1 inch logo, flag or service pin | Butterfly or deluxe clutch |
| Shirt pins and uniform collars | Badge lapel pin, shirt pin or rank collar pin | Military clutch |
| Hat pins and cap pins | Custom hat pins and enamel hat pins, 1 to 1 1/2 inches | Rubber or locking clutch |
| Backpacks and bags | Enamel pins for backpacks, 1 1/2 inches and up | Locking clutch |
| Everyday clothes | Metal pins for clothes, enamel pins for clothes and custom shirt pins | Butterfly or rubber clutch |
| Jacket pins and vest pins | Enamel or trading pins | Locking or rubber clutch |
| Dresses and delicate fabric | Small lapel pin | Magnetic back |
| Ties | Small pin or tie tack | Tie tack back |
Tell us where the pins will be worn and we suggest a size and back on your quote.
Custom tie pins, brooch pins and suit pins too
If it is worn with a pin back, we can make it with your design: custom tie pins and tie tacks, a custom brooch pin, custom suit pins, personalized brooch pins, stick pins, a family crest lapel pin and custom memorial pins. Send a photo or sketch of what you have in mind and we quote it at your quantity.
A US-based lapel pin manufacturer since 1999
Owl Badges has manufactured custom lapel pins, badges and patches since 1999 from Simi Valley, California, for police and fire departments, companies, schools, teams and clubs across the US. Whether you are comparing lapel pin manufacturers, lapel pin makers, enamel pin makers or a custom pin supplier, check these things before you decide where to buy pins:
Minimum order
Ours is 50 pins per design, with price breaks at 100, 250 and 500 pins.
Every pin type
Soft and hard enamel, die struck, printed, 3D cast, acrylic and button pins from one lapel pin supplier and enamel pin supplier.
A free mockup, no setup fees
You approve a free digital mockup before your pins are made, and there are no setup or mold fees.
Turnaround
Standard production takes about 5–8 weeks from design approval, and rush orders take 7–10 days.
Quote speed
Pin quote requests are answered within 4 hours with the price at your quantity.
Reorders
Your design stays on record, so the next order matches the first one.
Customers order lapel pins online from across the US, and federal, state and local government agencies can pay by purchase order. As a lapel pin maker, enamel pin maker and custom pin manufacturer, we handle the design, production and shipping in one place.
Where can I get custom pins made near me?
Anywhere in the US: Owl Badges makes custom pins from Simi Valley, California and ships them nationwide, so you can order from any city without a local pin shop. Instead of searching for lapel pins near me, send the design online, get a free quote, approve a mockup, and your pins ship to your door.
Order from any state
Departments, companies and teams across the US order online. The quote, mockup and approval all happen by email.
See it before it is made
A digital mockup shows the size, colors, plating and back, so there is no need to visit a shop.
Talk to a person
Call 626-412-1200, Monday to Friday 9 AM–4 PM PST, or send a quote request at any hour.
Getting custom pins made takes three steps
Send your design or start from a pin you can design online, get your free quote, then approve the free mockup. Production starts only when you say so.
Send your design or pick a style
Upload a logo, a sketch or a photo of a pin you like, or start from one of our lapel pin badges and design it online. Tell us the pin type, size, plating and back if you know them; if not, we recommend them.
| Pin type | UV printed |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 inch |
| Plating | Gold |
| Back | Butterfly clutch |
Get your free quote and mockup
We reply within 4 hours with the price per pin at your quantity, the production time for your date and a rush option if you need one. A free digital mockup shows exactly how your pin will look, with no setup or mold fees.
Approve and receive your pins
Approve the mockup and production starts. Standard orders take about 5–8 weeks from approval, and rush orders take 7–10 days. Your pins ship to any address in the US.
How do I make my own custom pins?
Send us your idea, a sketch or your logo, choose the pin type, size, plating and back, and approve a free mockup; we handle the pin making from there. Making custom pins this way lets you design your own pin, or make your own pins for a whole group, without design software. For badge-style lapel pins, you can also use our online lapel pin designer and order directly.
Start with your artwork
A logo file, a hand sketch, a photo of a pin, an AI image or one of the pin designs in our gallery is enough to start.
Choose the pin type
Soft or hard enamel, die struck, printed, 3D, acrylic or button. To design your own enamel pin or create your own lapel pin, start here.
Pick size, plating and back
We suggest a size for where it will be worn and a back that will hold it there.
Approve your mockup
Ask for changes until it is right, then approve it to start production.
Making your own enamel pins for a group? Create your own pin once and order several versions, such as names, years or ranks, on one quote. Custom designed pins and customized lapel pins all start the same way: we help you design pins that read well at pin size.
What your free pin quote includes
Price at your quantity
The price per pin for your exact quantity, and where the next price break falls.
A timeline for your date
Standard or rush, planned around the date you need the pins.
The right pin for your design
Which pin type, size, plating and back will reproduce your artwork best.
A free digital mockup
See your pin before anything is made, and change it until it is right. No setup or mold fees are added.
How fast can I get custom lapel pins?
Rush orders take 7–10 days. Standard production takes about 5–8 weeks from design approval, and orders over 500 pins may need a little more time; your quote confirms the date.
Check your deadline
Pick the date you need your pins. We will tell you which timeline fits, then add the date to your quote request.
Custom pins fast: send your design and your date today, and the quote spells out the plan.
How much do custom lapel pins cost?
Custom lapel pins cost $5.00 each at the 50-pin minimum and drop to as low as $1.30 per pin in volume, with price breaks at 100, 250 and 500 pins. There are no setup or mold fees, and the mockup is free. The exact price depends on the pin type, size and add-ons, and your free quote shows it for your design. Cheap custom pins come from the right quantity and pin type, not from cutting quality: the cheapest custom enamel pins are soft enamel, about 1 inch, ordered at the highest price break.
How to get cheap custom pins without cutting corners
- ✓Order at the next price break: compare 100 pins with 90.
- ✓Choose soft enamel instead of hard enamel.
- ✓Keep the size near 1 inch and add effects only where they matter.
- ✓Reorder the same design from your saved file.
Can I order custom lapel pins with no minimum?
No: the minimum is 50 pins per design, which keeps the price per pin low. Looking for custom lapel pins, no minimum? Fifty is the smallest run we make. It covers a small team or department with spares, and reorders of the same design start at the same 50.
Small groups
Fifty pins covers a crew, a class or a small company with spares for new members.
Several versions
Different names, years or ranks can be ordered as separate designs, each from 50 pins.
Collar pins
Rank and letter collar pins have their own low minimum of 10 sets (20 pins).
Bulk and wholesale lapel pin orders
Bulk lapel pins get cheaper at every break: 100, 250 and 500 pins, falling to as low as $1.30 per pin; wholesale orders are quoted for your quantity. Agencies, companies, schools and resellers order bulk enamel pins and wholesale lapel pins with no setup or mold fees. Larger runs get the lowest price per pin, and a bulk order can be split across several designs.
Agency purchase orders
Purchase orders are accepted from federal, state and local government agencies, such as police, sheriff and fire departments.
Many designs, one order
Order several designs, sizes or platings together on one quote and one set of mockups.
Rollouts and reorders
Standardize pins across sites, chapters or seasons and reorder from your saved design.
Large runs on a deadline
Give us the date. Rush production of 7–10 days is available, and the quote spells out the plan.
What artwork can I send for custom pins?
Send whatever you have: a vector logo, a PNG or JPG, a hand sketch, a photo of a pin, or an AI-generated image. Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) give the cleanest metal lines, but they are not required.
Vector logo
AI, EPS, PDF or SVG files keep every line crisp at pin size.
Image file
PNG or JPG files work; higher resolution helps with fine detail.
Sketch or idea
Draw it on paper or describe it, and we turn it into a pin design.
A pin you have
Send a photo of an existing pin and we recreate it, updated if you like.
Custom lapel pin specs at a glance
| Pin types | Soft enamel, hard enamel, die struck, printed, 3D cast, cut-out, acrylic, button, trading pins |
|---|---|
| Plating | Gold, silver, nickel, copper, brass, black nickel, antique finishes, two-tone |
| Backs | Butterfly clutch (standard), rubber, deluxe locking and military clutch, magnetic, safety pin, tie tack, stick pin |
| Special effects | Glitter, glow-in-the-dark, translucent, epoxy dome, spinners, sliders, hinges, dangles, gems |
| Common sizes | 3/4 to 1 1/4 inches for lapel pins; 1 1/2 to 2 inches for trading pins; larger quoted |
| Minimum order | 50 pins per design (collar pins: 10 sets) |
| Price | $5.00 per pin at 50, as low as $1.30 in volume; breaks at 100, 250 and 500 |
| Standard production | About 5–8 weeks from design approval |
| Rush production | 7–10 days |
| Quote reply | Within 4 hours |
| Setup and mold fees | None |
| Proof | Free digital mockup before production |
| Purchase orders | Federal, state and local government agencies |
| Manufacturer | US-based, since 1999; ships nationwide |
How to care for enamel pins
Enamel and metal pins last for years with a little care. This is our own guidance as the manufacturer.
| Situation | What to do | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | Wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. | Abrasive polish, which scratches plating. |
| Washing clothes | Take pins off before washing a jacket, hat or bag. | Machine washing with the pin attached. |
| Keeping pins on | Use locking clutches on bags and jackets that get knocked around. | Single butterfly clutches on backpacks. |
| Storage | Keep pins on a board, in a case or in their bags, out of damp places. | Loose pins rubbing together in a drawer. |
Who orders custom lapel pins
Police and fire departments, companies, schools, teams, clubs and nonprofits all order custom pins from us, usually for a ceremony, a season or an event.
| Who | What they order | Usually ordered when |
|---|---|---|
| Police, sheriff and fire departments | Badge lapel pins, flag pins, rank collar pins | Promotions, retirements, academy graduation |
| Companies | Logo pins, years of service pins, recognition pins | Onboarding, anniversaries, award programs |
| Schools and academies | Graduation, nursing and class-year pins | Before the ceremony |
| Sports teams and leagues | Trading pins and team pins | Before a tournament |
| Nonprofits and causes | Awareness ribbon pins and fundraiser pins | Awareness months and events |
| Clubs and associations | Member pins, veteran pins, event pins | New members and reunions |
| Events and conferences | Souvenir pins, speaker and staff pins | Before the event date |
Whoever you order for, the minimum is the same 50 pins per design.
14 reasons people order custom pins
Most pin orders start with one of these moments. If yours has a date attached, put it on your quote request.
- ✓A promotion or a new rank
- ✓A retirement ceremony
- ✓Academy or nursing graduation
- ✓Years-of-service awards
- ✓A company anniversary or rebrand
- ✓A baseball or softball tournament
- ✓An awareness month or fundraiser
- ✓A memorial or "in memory of" pin
- ✓A conference or trade show
- ✓New members joining a club
- ✓Employee recognition programs
- ✓A flag pin for a patriotic holiday
- ✓A school spirit or class pin
- ✓Restocking pins before they run out
Every one of these orders starts at 50 pins, with a free quote and a mockup before production.
Lapel pin design ideas and color options
Sample badge-shaped, star and veteran pin designs in gold, full color printed, die cut and acrylic versions. Send one you like, or your own idea, and we will quote yours.
Need other insignia with your pins?
Custom lapel pins start at 50 pins with rush in 7–10 days, but pins are rarely the only insignia on a uniform. After a promotion, sewn rank chevrons and stripes for sleeves carry the new grade on each arm, while ready-made letter and rank collar pins are bought straight from the shop with no artwork step. If your pins feature the flag, embroidered US flag patches for uniform sleeves complete the dress uniform.
How to order custom pins
Four steps from idea to delivery. Most orders need only one email from you.
Send your design
Upload artwork, a sketch or a photo of a pin.
Get your quote
We reply within 4 hours with price and timeline.
Approve your mockup
A free digital mockup shows every detail before production.
Receive your pins
About 5–8 weeks standard, or 7–10 days rush.
Custom lapel pin questions, answered
How do I order custom lapel pins?
Send your design with the quote form on this page: a logo, sketch, photo of a pin or AI image is enough. Add the quantity and the date you need the pins. We reply within 4 hours with the price per pin and a free digital mockup. Approve it and production starts. For badge-style lapel pins, you can also design the pin online and order it directly from 50 pins.
How much do custom lapel pins cost?
Custom lapel pins cost 5 dollars each at the 50-pin minimum and drop to as low as 1 dollar 30 cents per pin in volume, with price breaks at 100, 250 and 500 pins. There are no setup or mold fees. The final price depends on the pin type, size, plating and any add-ons such as glitter or a spinner, and your free quote shows it for your exact design and quantity.
What is the minimum order for custom pins?
The minimum is 50 pins per design. That keeps the price per pin low and covers a small team, class or department with spares. Different names, years or ranks can be ordered as separate designs, each from 50 pins. Rank and letter collar pins have their own minimum of 10 sets, or 20 pins.
What is the difference between hard enamel and soft enamel pins?
Soft enamel pins have color that sits below raised metal lines, so you can feel the texture, and custom soft enamel lapel pins cost the least. Custom hard enamel lapel pins are polished until the enamel is flat and level with the metal, which gives a smooth, glossy finish that wears well every day. Both come in every plating and start at 50 pins. Hard enamel is sometimes called cloisonné style.
How long does it take to make custom pins?
Standard production takes about 5 to 8 weeks from the day you approve your design, and orders over 500 pins may need a little more time. Rush orders take 7 to 10 days. Put the date you need the pins on your quote request and the quote confirms which timeline fits.
Can I get custom pins fast?
Yes. Rush orders take 7 to 10 days from approval. Choose rush on the quote form and add your deadline, and we plan production around it. The sooner you send your design, the sooner the mockup can be approved and the run can start.
What types of custom pins do you make?
We make every type of pin: soft enamel, hard enamel, die struck, offset and UV printed, 3D cast, cut-out, acrylic and button pins, plus trading pins, badge lapel pins, rank collar pins, flag pins and awareness ribbon pins. If you have a style in mind that is not listed, send a photo and we quote it.
What lapel pin backs are available?
A butterfly clutch comes standard. You can also choose a rubber clutch, a deluxe locking clutch, a military clutch, a magnetic back, a safety pin, a tie tack or a stick pin. Locking clutches are best for backpacks and jackets, magnetic backs avoid holes in fabric, and military clutches suit uniform pins.
What platings can lapel pins have?
Pins can be plated in gold, silver, nickel, copper, brass or black nickel, or in antique gold, silver, brass or copper, which darkens the recessed areas for depth. Two-tone plating puts two metal colors on one pin. Tell us the look you want and we recommend a plating on your quote.
What size should my lapel pins be?
Most lapel pins are 3/4 inch to 1 1/4 inches, with about 1 inch the most common size. Trading pins usually run 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and pins for hats and backpacks are often 1 1/2 inches or more. Keep lettering short and bold on small pins so it stays readable. Larger pins are quoted by size.
Can you make a lapel pin of my department badge?
Yes. Because we also make metal badges, we can make a lapel pin version of your badge with the same shape, seal and lettering, scaled down for suits and dress uniforms. Design a round or badge-style lapel pin online, or send a photo of your badge with a quote request.
Do you make custom trading pins?
Yes. We make baseball, softball, hockey and other team trading pins, usually 1 1/2 to 2 inches, with your team name, mascot and year, and add-ons such as spinners, sliders, glitter, glow-in-the-dark enamel and dangles. Trading pins start at 50 per design, and rush orders take 7 to 10 days for tournament deadlines.
Can you turn my company logo into a pin?
Yes. Send your logo in any format and we turn it into an enamel, die struck or printed pin, matched to your brand colors. Logo lapel pins work for staff uniforms, trade shows, onboarding kits and employee recognition. The minimum is 50 pins per design, and you approve a mockup before production.
What artwork do I need to send?
Send whatever you have. Vector files such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG give the cleanest metal lines, and PNG or JPG images work too. A hand sketch, a photo of a pin you own or an AI-generated image is enough to start. We turn it into a pin design and show it on a mockup.
Do you make acrylic pins and button pins?
Yes. Acrylic pins are printed on lightweight acrylic and cut to any outline, and button pins are round printed buttons with a pin back for events and campaigns. Both suit full-color artwork and photos. Send your design for a quote at your quantity.
Do you make awareness ribbon pins?
Yes. We make ribbon pins in any color, such as pink ribbon pins for breast cancer awareness, autism awareness pins, and yellow, purple, green or gold ribbons, with your logo or name added if you like. They are popular for awareness months, fundraisers and department campaigns.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes, from federal, state and local government agencies, such as police, sheriff and fire departments. Purchase orders are not accepted from individuals or private companies. Agencies can send the purchase order details with the quote request, and the free mockup lists the design, quantity, plating and back for approval before production. Rush orders can be placed on an agency purchase order too.
Where can I get custom pins made near me?
Anywhere in the US. Whether you searched for custom pins near me or enamel pins near me, Owl Badges makes custom pins from Simi Valley, California and ships them nationwide, so you can order online without a local pin shop. Send your design, get a free quote, approve the mockup, and your pins ship to you. Phone help is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM PST.
Are there setup or mold fees on custom pins?
No. Custom pins have no setup fees and no mold fees, and the digital mockup is free. Your quote shows the price per pin at your quantity. Your design is kept on record, so a reorder matches the first run, starts at the same 50-pin minimum and has no new setup charge. Tell us if anything should change, such as a new year or name.
Do you sell enamel pins in bulk or wholesale?
Yes. Bulk pins get cheaper at every price break, 100, 250 and 500 pins, falling to as low as 1 dollar 30 cents per pin. Wholesale pins for resellers and large departments are quoted for the quantity, and a bulk order can be split across several designs on one quote and one set of mockups. Federal, state and local government agencies can order on a purchase order.
Ready to order custom lapel pins?
Send your design today for a free quote. Rush orders take 7–10 days.
Questions about your pins?
Talk to a pin specialist Monday to Friday, 9 AM–4 PM PST, or send a quote request at any hour.