Custom lapel pins cost is dependable, the factors are size, the complex of pin design, quantity and international shipping cost.

Let’s take 1.5” die struck lapel pins for example, in 4 colors, based on 100PCS. The average price is $1.69-$1.89/pc.

To get an accurate price, please send over your design to get a FREE quote.

Why are lapel pins so expensive?

Let me show you the whole process of how your pins are made.

After learning the process, you will get the answer to the below questions. Here is the fast answer:

Can I make lapel pins at home?

If you’re thinking about metal pins, it’s not feasible to make them at home. This is because the process requires machinery.

Step 1: Set up Mold

First, you need to set up a mold for any custom lapel pins. This applies whether they are die struck pins or die casting pins. We use a CNC machine to engrave your pin design into the steel mold. The mold fee can make up a large part of the cost if you only order a small quantity. The mold fee can range from $50-$100 based on the design. So, if you order just 1 piece, the cost would be at least $50. That’s why we advise you to order 100 pieces or more per design.

Step 2: Die Casting or Die Struck Process

The material of lapel pins are brass, iron and zinc alloy.

Next, we install the mold into the machine and start stamping. The logo gets stamped into an iron or brass strap. This process takes a lot of time and labor because we need to install the machine. We have machines with 5 tones, 10 tones, and 20 tones for different sizes of lapel pins and coins.

Step 3: Cutting

After your badge logo is engraved on the metal strip, we need to cut out the product according to its shape.

Step 4: Deburring & Polish

Deburring and polishing are two production steps. Once the product is formed, we need to smooth the metal edges to avoid injuring your fingers. Then we polish it so that the product edges are very smooth.

Step 5: Weld Accessories

In this step, we weld the pin backs onto the back of the product.

Step 6: Electroplating

Electroplating is a process where gold, silver, or copper metal colors are attached to the product through a chemical anode reaction. After electroplating, your badge will have a gold metal finish or a silver metal finish.

Step 7: Coloring

Paint and enamel colors are added one at a time. Each time, only one color can be added. The colors are liquid, so for paint and enamel, there are gold lines separating each color. After each color is applied, it needs to be baked at a high temperature of 200 degrees Celsius to completely dry and stick to the product. The more colors there are, the longer it takes, and the more expensive the labor. Do you understand now why the number of colors affects the price?

For enamel products, after coloring, polishing is needed, and plating.

Step 8: Quality Inspection, Packaging, and Shipping

Once your product is finished, our quality inspection team will check each product individually to ensure they are flawless. Then we proceed with packaging and shipping.

Alright, your product is ready to be sent out to you.

It needs another step if your pins are with epoxy doming, glitter, and rhinestone.

Our standard turnaround is 7-10days for sample; 10-18days for bulk production. If you need the coins in urgent, please talk with our sales before confirming orders. we will fully rush your orders to meet the event. We fully understand the importance of on time delivery.

We have been in the industry for more than 15 years. we cooperate with many trophy wholesalers, brands. we know the good standard quality is. and do 100% quality check before shipment.

We will take pictures and videos for approval before shipping. 

If there is defectives, please take pictures and videos in 7 days when you receive the orders. we will make replacement for you without any excuse.