So, you have narrowed down on custom enamel pins for your next promotional activity? Great choice! Enamel pins are popular merchandise used by organisations to promote their events, cause, to award star performers and to denote membership to clubs.
But are you having a hard time choosing between custom soft enamel pins and custom hard enamel pins? What is the difference between soft enamel pins and hard enamel pins?
Read on to learn the difference between soft enamel pins and hard enamel pins. On reading, you are sure to make the right choice for your brand.
The biggest difference between hard and soft enamel is the finished texture. Hard enamel pins are flat and smooth, and soft enamel pins have raised metal edges.
Notice the raised texture in the soft enamel pin above? And the smooth texture in hard enamel pin? You got the basic difference!
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Hard Enamel Pins:
What the Duck Hard Enamel Pin
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Hard enamel pins (also called cloisonné pins) are created by pouring enamel several times in the recessed areas of the metal and is heated at very high temperatures. It is then polished smooth to ensure that the enamel is at the same level as the metal edges.
These are high-quality, premium looking pins and are also very durable.
Soft Enamel Pins:
Custom Soft Enamel Pin
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Soft enamel pins are created by adding the enamel only once in the recessed areas of the metal and then baked hard. The enamel is below the metal edges, so when you touch the pin, you get a textured feel.
Soft pins are the most popular types of pins because they are versatile (a lot of choices in shapes and sizes) and cost-effective.
Other Key Differences
Hard Enamel Pins v/s Soft Enamel Pins: Other Key Differences
Which ones should you pick? - Hard Enamel Pin or Soft Enamel Pin
Soft Enamel Pins Vs Hard Enamel Pin
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If you need custom pins with flat, highly polished look with high-durability, pick hard enamel pins. With their premium looks, these make great limited-edition souvenirs and as rewards to high performing employees.
If you want your custom pins to have intricate designs, a textured look, want more options for metal plating and are looking for cost-effective pins with medium durability, go for soft enamel pins. These are a great option for giveaways during brand promotional events.
For more information on enamel pins, check out our custom enamel pin page.
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