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It's time to take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions we at Dynamic Gift encounter with aspiring custom lapel pin designers. Our friendly sales team and art department are ready to guide you from start to finish, but for those interested in taking a closer look at the ins and outs of these awesome promotional products, let's examine some of the most common questions when designing custom pins for businesses.
How Do I Start Designing a Custom Lapel Pin?
Having limitless design possibilities is a bit like having a blank, open page; to begin with, it can be a bit daunting! A great place to start is to conceptualize your design by considering the purpose of the pin. What do you want your custom pins to convey to the public? What is your brand about? From there, you can decide on colours, materials, shape, and size. Our business provides an in-house art department that can help you get those finer details into place and help bring your vision to life.
What Materials Are Used for Customized Lapel Pins?
This type of promotional product can be made of many things but almost always comes under the umbrella of promotional custom metal products. Our pins are made from metal with stylish finishes available in classic golds and silvers and even fun plating like a rainbow pattern or custom colours. After choosing your favourite metal finish, you can decide whether you want to go with an enamel fill for vibrant colour, a full colour print, or keep it simple and stylish with metal alone. Did you know that custom metal promotional items like custom enamel pins also offer a practical, long-lasting giveaway for events and are popular for long-term marketing potential? It's time to get your brand involved with the exciting world of custom pins in Canada.
What Types of Lapel Pins Are Available for Branding?
Custom metal lapel pins are a popular item for promotions, fundraisers, and commemorative events in Canada, and their rise to prominence has led to a range of design and style options available for businesses.
Full Colour Digital Print
These promotional lapel pins provide the option for limitless colours and gradients on sturdy metal pins. Our options are sealed with an epoxy dome finish over the design, adding further durability to your products. Full Colour Printed Pins are popular for designs that businesses feel won't convey themselves as effectively in other formats like enamel and offer great customization options and design scope.
Custom Enamel Pins
The most popular and perhaps the poster boy for customized lapel pins is of course, enamel pins in bulk. These pins come with the option of raised or recessed enamel ink and are great for bold, vibrant colours and easy-to-notice branding.
Promotional Metal Pins
This style of pin does not need colour and relies on its design to convey simplistic elegance. Our metal pins are designed by polishing sections to a glossy sheen to create sophisticated highlights. These pins are popular for commemorative items and have a more classical style.
How Do I Choose Between Hard Enamel and Soft Enamel Pins?
Custom enamel pins are split off into two sub-categories, and that can be confusing for first-time pin shoppers. These two sections are also referred to as recessed enamel, or raised enamel, and that helps define them a little more clearly. Hard enamel, or raised enamel, is where the enamel fill is raised to the height of the pin, creating a smooth surface overall. Recessed or soft enamel offers a lower fill and provides a more textured and tactile finish. Which style of promotional lapel pin with enamel is the most popular? For Dynamic Gift, both styles of pin are in demand, with recessed enamel edging ahead to take the number one spot.
Can I Include My Logo or Text in the Pin Design?
The good news is that yes, custom logo lapel pins can accommodate logos, text, and graphics, but we do offer some caution due to the size of lapel pins in general. Be mindful of the pin size, as even larger pins can only showcase so many fine details. Using bold fonts and clear, simple imagery is our recommendation, and our art department is always at hand to offer friendly advice with your design process!
What Size Should My Lapel Pin Be?
The best size for your lapel pin depends on many factors, including the complexity of the intended design. You should also take into account your budget, desired shape, and, of course, the intended purpose of your marketing goal. Our customized lapel pins are available in a range of size options, starting at under 20mm and scaling all the way up to 40mm. The most popular size is around 25mm, and each size will change the thickness of your pin slightly, so that is something else to keep in mind!
What Backing Options Are Available for Promotional Lapel Pins?
Now that we have covered the front of these products, it's time to take a look at the back because the customization options aren't over yet. You might be wondering why it matters when it's on the back of the pin, but the fasteners and clutches available for enamel pins in bulk and custom metal lapel badges all offer different perks and benefits for the wearer and are an integral part of the design process
Butterfly Clutch
This style is also known as a military clutch and is the most popular option for promotional pins. They are easy to attach and wear, and they are great for everything from fundraisers to marketing swag and promotional events.
Rubber Clutch
This style offers a comfortable, less sharp alternative to traditional options and is available from Dynamic Gift in multiple colour options, including black and yellow.
Magnetic Backing
One of the potential drawbacks to getting clients to wear your custom pins in Canada is the hole these items make in fabrics and belongings when worn. A great option for more delicate fabrics that wearers would not like pierced are magnet fasteners, as they allow lapel pins to be attached through magnetism instead!
Screw on (Jewellery Clutch)
This style offers a secure attachment and is often used for heavier or premium pins. We also offer a deluxe jewellery clutch option that is push-on style, giving your business more choice for its design from start to finish.
Is There Anything Else I Should Know for Custom Metal Badges?
Now that you know how to design lapel pins for businesses, it's time to discover why your brand can benefit from working with us! At Dynamic Gift, we have an office based near Toronto, Ontario, and onshore hours that better align with your own. Our business offers an in-house art department waiting to get your design into reality and a friendly sales team with years of experience in the promotional world. From what size pin to "Can I fit this onto my design?" We have you covered. Don't waste your brand's "Pin-tential" Let's get creative for customized lapel pins and start today!
