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Soft enamel Lapel pins |
Soft enamel
This process is one of the most popular lapel pins, the price is lower than Cloisonne or imitation enamel. The enamel colors is rich(based on Pantone Colors(PMS) that sheds luster on brass, copper, iron, aluminum, zinc alloy by either die stamping, die cast or photo etched. with this style, a soft enamel is painted into the recesses of the brass die-struck base, leaving a relief effect that lets you feel the die-struck pattern, gold, silver or nickel plated. Some times the soft enamel will have an epoxy coating to protect the surface. It is prefect for larger quantity promotional projects.
Process:
Process: Stamping
Material: Brass/Iron/Zinc alloy
Enamel: Soft Enamel
Color Reference: Pantone Color Chart(solid & transparent colors) /Glitter/Glow in the dark
Standard Thickness: Ranges from 1.2mm to 3mm
Plating: Gold / Misty Gold / Antique Gold / Silver / Misty Silver / Antique Silver / Nickel / Misty Nickel / Antique Nickel / Black Nickel / Misty Black Nickel / Copper / Misty Copper / Antique Copper / Bronze / Misty Bronze / Antique Bronze
Epoxy Coating: With or Without
Additional Process: Sandblasting / screen printing / Laser Engraving
Note:
1. Epoxy coating can be applied to make a transparent dome. Thin epoxy can be applied to fill the surface. Final aspect will then be close to Imitation Cloisonné process.
2. Complicated designs are difficult to process and generally give unsatisfactory results due to the hardness of the material.
3. Sandblasting and Laser Engraving can be applied on metal areas only. Screen printing can be applied on enameled areas and metal areas.
For Best Result:
1. Bolder designs are recommended in order to prevent any unsatisfactory coloring caused by lines and figures that are too thin or too small. Additional screen printing process may be required.
2. Enamel coloring requires a surrounding metal space to ensure good quality coloring results. Therefore it is necessary to have a blank metal rim (0.3mm minimum). If you require a full-piece coloring, a special printing may apply- Screen printing. |
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