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We will always have your artwork on file. As long as you have your quote number, our team will be able to retrieve artwork easily. Molds are kept on file for two years. If you reorder your design within that two-year window, we will keep your molds on file for two years starting from the reorder date.

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Once your quote is submitted, we will send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.

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You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.

Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.

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To submit a reorder, all you need is the quote number from your original order. Click here to find your quote on our website and submit a reorder.

If you need a different number of custom products in your reorder or want to check if your custom mold is still on file, reach out to our sales team by phone, email, or text and we will be happy to send you an updated quote.

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We do not allow orders below the minimum quantity. If you would like to learn more about pre-production sample products, please contact our sales team by phone, email, or text.

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To request a revision, reply directly to the quote email sent by our sales team with details on the changes you would like to see. You can also connect with our sales team by phone, email, or text. Please have your quote number ready before contacting our sales team so we can locate the quote and proof you would like to revise.

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You can talk with our sales team by phone, email, or text.

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We make lapel pins, buttons, cufflinks, keychains, lanyards, patches, belt buckles, golf ball markers, and challenge coins! We do not make apparel, but if you have an idea for a custom product not listed here, let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate!

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We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!

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We do not have a referral program at this time. If you’d like to stay up to date on current offerings and updates, send us an email and we’ll add you to our mailing list.

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Purchase orders must be signed and have NET 30 payment terms. When paying via a purchase order online, please confirm with your sales rep directly that the order has been accepted and submitted for production.

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We accept credit and debit cards, signed purchase orders with NET 30 payment terms, and checks sent by mail.

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Yes, please review our product galleries to see examples of previous projects! Click any of the following links to see more: Lapel pins, buttons, cufflinks, keychains, lanyards, patches, belt buckles, golf ball markers, and challenge coins.

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Pricing is based on the type of product you choose, the size of the product, and the total number of products in your order. We offer discounted pricing based on the number of products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more details.

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We include up to 7 colors at no additional charge. You can include as many different colors in your design as you like, but there will be an additional charge for every color beyond the first 7 colors. For more details, please reach out to our sales team via phone, email, or text.

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Vector files are the best file format for our art team. Jpeg, PDFs, cell phone pictures, and hand-drawn sketches are all acceptable forms of reference artwork. Please include a description of how you would like the artwork placed on your custom product to ensure our art team has all the information needed to make the design you need!

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High polish metal and antique metal are both excellent choices. For designs with lots of enamel colors, high polish metals help brighten your design without overpowering the artwork. For designs with fewer enamel colors, antique metals add the right amount of contrast to ensure your artwork is easy to appreciate without being overly reflective.

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Choosing a pin type comes down to your personal preference. Check out our product page to see examples of the different types of pins we make and to learn more about how each pin differs from the next.

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Yes, you can add a photo to your design via offset printing. To see examples and learn more about the process, check out our product page for offset printed pins.

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We offer soft enamel and hard enamel pins, as well as simulated enamel pins made in the USA. To learn more about each enamel style, check out our product pages:

• Soft enamel pins
• Hard enamel pins
• Simulated enamel pins

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• For pins, check out our lapel pins page for more details.
• For patches, check out our patches page for more details.

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We include free priority air shipping to the United States. Please contact our sales team for an estimate on shipping to international addresses.

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Yes, we ship to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Please contact our sales team for an estimate of shipping costs.

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We include free priority air shipping to the United States, the fastest available option. If you need an order as quickly as possible, consider ordering some of our products made here in the USA! Our USA Made Rush Pins and Domestic Challenge Coins are great options for quick turnaround.

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Yes, we charge sales tax. Your order quote will show the sales tax for your order. If you have a tax exemption, please contact our sales team directly via email, phone, or text.

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We include free priority air shipping to the United States. Please contact our sales team for an estimate on shipping to international addresses.

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We include priority air shipping to the United States to one address only. If you need to ship to multiple addresses, please contact our sales team for an estimate on shipping costs.

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We manufacture products in the United States and overseas. If you have a preference or would like more details on our production process, please contact our sales team directly via email, phone, or text.

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Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:

• Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
• Lanyards: 7-10 business days
• Patches: 14 business days
• Keychains: 12-14 business days
• Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
• Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
• Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
• Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

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We offer highly detailed digital proofs for you to review before production. Digital proofs are used for production, so what is shown on your proof is how your physical products will look.

We generally do not share physical samples before full production begins due to the volume of orders we produce and the potential for slowdown. If you need to see images of physical samples before full-scale production, please contact our sales team directly via email, phone, or text.

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Soft enamel pins have a textured surface where the colored enamel sits recessed between raised metal borders, giving the pin a dimensional feel you can run your finger across. Cloisonné pins (also called hard enamel) are polished flat so the enamel is flush with the metal, creating a smooth, jewelry-like finish.

Soft enamel pins are more affordable and offer vibrant colors with excellent detail, making them the most popular choice for events, trading pins, and promotional use. Cloisonné pins are more durable for everyday wear and have a premium look suited to corporate awards and long-term keepsakes.

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Soft enamel pins are highly durable and designed to last for years. The die-struck metal base resists bending, and the enamel colors are baked at high temperatures so they won’t fade or chip under normal use. With proper care, soft enamel pins hold up well on jackets, lanyards, hats, and bags without losing their detail or color vibrancy.

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Our minimum order for custom soft enamel pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 7-10 business days, and we include free shipping to the US.

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Yes! We include up to 7 enamel colors at no additional charge. You can use as many colors as your design requires — there is a small fee for each color beyond 7. Soft enamel is one of the best pin styles for colorful, detailed designs because each color fills a separate recessed area, keeping the colors crisp and separated by the raised metal lines.

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Custom soft enamel pins are available in sizes ranging from 0.75" to 2" across. The most popular sizes are 1" and 1.25", which balance visibility and wearability. Larger sizes are available for designs with fine detail that need more space. Your sales representative can help you choose the best size for your artwork.

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Die struck pins are all-metal pins with no enamel color fill. Your design is stamped into the metal, creating raised and recessed areas where contrast comes from sandblasting the recessed surfaces against the smooth, polished raised areas. Soft enamel pins use the same die-struck metal base but add colored enamel into the recessed areas, creating a vibrant, multi-colored look.

Die struck pins are ideal when you want a classic, formal metal appearance — perfect for corporate logos, military insignia, and awards. Soft enamel pins are the better choice when your design needs color.

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Die struck pins are popular for designs where a refined, all-metal look is preferred over color. Common uses include:

• Corporate branding: Company logos and employee recognition pins with an elegant, professional finish
• Military and government: Unit insignia, rank pins, and commemorative service pins
• Awards and honors: Achievement pins, years of service pins, and membership pins
• Formal events: Gala pins, fundraiser keepsakes, and ceremony pins

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Our minimum order for custom die struck pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 7-10 business days, and we include free shipping to the US.

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We offer 9 plating options for die struck pins: high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating. Antique finishes are especially popular for die struck pins because the antiquing process highlights the recessed detail in your design, adding depth and a classic, vintage feel.

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Die struck pins are designed to be all-metal with no enamel color. If your design requires color, we recommend our soft enamel pins or cloisonné pins instead — both use the same die-struck metal base but add colored enamel fill. You can also explore offset printed pins for full-color photographic designs.

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Yes — cloisonné and hard enamel are two names for the same type of pin. “Cloisonné” refers to the centuries-old enameling technique where colored enamel is fired and then ground flush with the metal dividers, creating a perfectly smooth surface. In the promotional products industry, the same process is commonly called “hard enamel” to distinguish it from soft enamel pins, where the enamel sits recessed below the metal lines.

Whether you see them labeled as cloisonné pins or hard enamel pins, the manufacturing process, materials, and finished product are identical.

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Hard enamel (cloisonné) pins are more durable because of how they’re made. After the enamel is applied, the pin is fired at high temperatures to harden the enamel, then the entire surface is ground and polished until the enamel is perfectly flush with the metal lines. This creates a smooth, glass-like surface with no exposed edges where enamel could chip or catch on fabric.

Soft enamel pins have recessed enamel that sits below the raised metal lines, leaving the color more exposed to wear. For pins that will be worn daily — like employee badges or corporate lapel pins — hard enamel’s scratch-resistant surface holds up significantly better over time.

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Our minimum order for custom cloisonné (hard enamel) pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 7-10 business days, and we include free shipping to the US.

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Hard enamel (cloisonné) pins are the premium choice when appearance and longevity matter. Common uses include:

• Corporate branding: Executive lapel pins, client gifts, and brand ambassador pins that look polished in professional settings
• Awards and recognition: Years of service pins, achievement awards, and honor society pins that recipients keep for decades
• Military and government: Rank insignia, unit pins, and commemorative pins where durability is essential
• Events and commemorative: Anniversary pins, gala keepsakes, and limited-edition collector pins with a jewelry-quality finish

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Brass is the preferred base metal for cloisonné (hard enamel) pins because it withstands the high-temperature firing process better than iron. During manufacturing, the enamel must be heated to harden it before the surface is ground and polished flat. Brass handles this heat without warping and produces a smoother, more refined finish after polishing.

Brass also takes plating exceptionally well, giving cloisonné pins their characteristic jewelry-like shine in gold, silver, and other finishes. Soft enamel and die struck pins can use iron or brass, but cloisonné pins are almost always brass for the best result.

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We offer two main styles of custom belt buckles:

• No Color (Die Struck) — no enamel color, classic metal-only designs with 2D or 3D artwork
• With Color (Soft Enamel / Hard Enamel) — vibrant color fills with up to 7 free colors, 2D or 3D artwork

Both styles are available with either a western (hinge & hook) attachment for traditional belt straps or a web (box frame) attachment for web belts popular with military and uniformed organizations.

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Our minimum order for custom belt buckles is 25 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts.

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Production times depend on whether your design includes enamel color:

• No Color (Die Struck): 14 business days
• With Color (Soft Enamel / Hard Enamel): 16 business days

These times do not include shipping. We include free shipping to the US.

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All belt buckles are die-struck from iron, brass, or zinc. We offer 9 plating options: high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating.

Antique plating is popular for a classic weathered finish. All plating options work well with both no color and with color styles.

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We offer two attachment types for custom belt buckles:

• Box-Frame (Web Belt) — a friction-based military-style attachment designed for woven fabric (web) belts. The belt threads through a rectangular frame and is held in place by a captive post. This is the standard attachment for military web belts worn by the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
• Hinge & Hook (Western Style) — designed for leather belts with punch holes. The belt loops through a hinge on the back of the buckle and a hook pins into the belt holes. This is the standard attachment for western, trophy, and rodeo buckles and allows you to easily swap the buckle between different belt straps.

Both attachments are available with no color (die struck) and with color (soft enamel) belt buckle styles.

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Custom belt buckles are popular across a wide range of groups:

• Military units — Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps units use web belt buckles for morale, unit pride, and uniform customization. Navy CPOs have a long tradition of wearing custom buckles with unit insignia.
• Rodeo and western events — trophy buckles are one of the most prestigious awards in rodeo, horse shows, and western competitions.
• Corporations and businesses — employee awards, safety milestones, brand merchandise, and promotional giveaways.
• Fraternities and organizations — membership keepsakes, alumni gifts, and event commemoratives.
• National parks and tourism — collectible souvenir buckles sold at gift shops and visitor centers.

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We provide highly detailed digital proofs for you to review before production begins. Digital proofs are used for production, so what is shown on your proof is how your physical buckles will look.

If you need to see a physical sample before full-scale production, please contact our sales team directly.

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A coin spinner is a custom challenge coin with a built-in moving part that rotates on a pin axis. The spinner piece sits either inside a cutout in the coin (internal spinner) or on top of the coin face (floating spinner). When flicked, the element spins freely — making the coin interactive and far more engaging than a standard flat challenge coin.

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Spinner coin pricing depends on size, quantity, and design complexity. Because spinner coins require two separate molds (one for the coin body and one for the spinner piece), there is a double-sided mold fee in addition to the per-unit price. Larger orders significantly reduce your per-unit cost. Fill out a free quote form for exact pricing on your design — there’s no obligation.

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Internal spinners sit inside a cutout portion of the coin and rotate within the coin body. They work well for designs like propellers, globes, and logos that you want framed by the surrounding artwork.

Floating spinners sit on top of the coin face and rotate like the hands of a clock. They become the centerpiece of the design and work well for swords, compasses, and fan blade shapes.

Both styles use a pin axis for smooth, long-lasting rotation.

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Every spinner coin is made from two separate metal pieces — the coin body and the spinner element — that are manufactured independently and then assembled. Each piece needs its own custom die (mold) to stamp the artwork. This is why spinner coins have a double-sided mold fee, but it also means both the coin and the spinner can have their own detailed artwork and plating.

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Our minimum order for custom spinner coins is 50 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 14-18 business days, and we include free priority air shipping to the US.

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Corporate challenge coins are custom die-struck coins featuring your company logo, brand colors, and messaging. Originating from U.S. military tradition, they’ve been adopted by Fortune 500 companies and growing businesses alike as a premium tool for employee recognition, client gifts, trade show giveaways, and milestone celebrations. Unlike generic promotional items, a challenge coin is heavy, tactile, and built to last — recipients keep them for years.

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Corporate challenge coins are standard challenge coins ordered by businesses for company-related purposes — recognition programs, events, client gifts, and brand promotion. The coin itself is manufactured the same way: die-struck metal with plating and optional enamel colors. The “corporate” distinction is about use case, not production. Any of our coin styles — no color, color on both sides, 3D, spinner — can be ordered as corporate challenge coins.

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Our minimum order for corporate challenge coins is 50 units. Larger orders significantly reduce your per-unit cost — see our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 12–14 business days, and we include free priority air shipping to the US on every order.

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We offer several presentation options to elevate the unboxing experience: velvet pouches, leatherette presentation boxes, and acrylic display cases. Packaging is especially popular for executive gifts and top-performer recognition awards, where the presentation is part of the message. Ask about packaging options when requesting your free quote.

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The most common corporate uses are employee recognition programs (service anniversaries, performance awards, safety milestones), trade show giveaways, executive and client gifts, company anniversary celebrations, product launch commemorations, and onboarding gifts for new hires or key clients. Companies also order them for internal sales competitions, leadership development programs, and branded merchandise for partner events.

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3D challenge coins are custom die-struck coins with deep sculptural relief that adds dimension and realism to the design. Unlike standard 2D coins where artwork is flat, 3D coins are carved with varying depths to create textures, faces, landscapes, and intricate detail that stands out dramatically under light. The result is a coin that looks as much like a piece of art as a commemorative item.

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The key difference is the depth of the artwork. Standard challenge coins are struck with two levels — raised metal and recessed background — creating a flat, graphic look. 3D challenge coins are sculpted with multiple levels of relief, adding depth, shadow, and dimension that makes portraits, animals, buildings, and detailed emblems look lifelike. 3D coins also require a separate 3D mold fee in addition to the standard coin mold fee.

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The minimum order for custom 3D challenge coins is 50 units. Like all our challenge coins, larger orders lower your per-unit price — see our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 14-18 business days, and we include free priority air shipping to the US.

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3D challenge coins are die-struck from iron, brass, or zinc alloy. Available platings include high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating. Up to 7 colors can be added at no extra charge, and custom edge options include standard, rope, oblique, cross-cut diamond, bezel, and spur.

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3D challenge coins are popular wherever intricate, lifelike detail matters. Military units use them for unit emblems with realistic eagles, shields, and aircraft. Law enforcement agencies create 3D coins featuring detailed badge designs and portraits. Corporate organizations order them as awards and milestones with realistic logos and mascots. Fire departments, government agencies, and schools also use 3D coins when a standard 2D design can’t do justice to the artwork.

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Yes! We specialize in bulk custom keychain orders. Our minimum order quantity is 100 units, and the more you order, the lower your per-unit price. Bulk keychains are perfect for corporate giveaways, trade shows, fundraisers, and branded merchandise.

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We offer four custom keychain styles to fit any design:

• Soft Enamel Keychains: Highly customizable with up to 7 free colors, plus options for glitter, glow-in-the-dark, and translucent enamel.
• Die-Struck Keychains: Clean, classic metal keychains with a stamped design and no enamel fill.
• Offset Printed Keychains: Full-color printing for detailed artwork, photographs, or complex gradients.
• Cloisonné Keychains: Premium hard enamel with a smooth, polished finish for a high-end look.

All styles are available in a variety of plating options including gold, silver, copper, and antique finishes.

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Getting started is easy! Fill out a quote form on any of our keychain product pages and upload your artwork. We accept vector files, JPEGs, PDFs, cell phone pictures, and even hand-drawn sketches. Our art team will create a free digital proof within 24-48 hours for your review before production begins.

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Production for custom keychains typically takes 12-14 business days, depending on the complexity of your design. We also include free priority air shipping to the United States. For time-sensitive orders, contact our sales team to discuss expedited options.

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Custom keychains are one of the most versatile promotional products available. Popular uses include:

• Corporate events and trade shows: Branded keychains make memorable giveaways that keep your logo in front of customers every day.
• Employee recognition: Personalized keychains for milestones, awards, and team building.
• Fundraisers and nonprofits: Sell custom keychains to raise funds for your organization.
• Schools and sports teams: Team keychains for spirit wear, booster clubs, and championships.
• Weddings and special events: Custom keepsake keychains for guests and party favors.

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Soft enamel keychains are custom metal keychains made by die-striking a design into iron or brass, then filling the recessed areas with colored enamel paint. The raised metal borders sit higher than the enamel fill, creating a textured, dimensional surface you can feel. They are our most popular keychain style because of their vibrant colors, fine detail, and excellent value.

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Both styles use colored enamel, but the finish is different. Soft enamel keychains have a textured surface where the metal borders are raised above the enamel — you can feel the edges when you run your finger across the design. Cloisonné keychains are polished flush so the enamel and metal are perfectly level, creating a smooth, jewelry-quality surface. Soft enamel is more affordable; cloisonné offers a more premium look and feel.

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The minimum order for soft enamel keychains is 100 units. Higher quantities lower your per-unit price, so bulk orders offer the best value. We include free artwork setup, up to 7 colors at no extra charge, and free priority air shipping to the US with every order.

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Soft enamel keychains come with a standard split ring attachment. We also offer flat split rings, ball chains, lobster claws, and carabiner clips as alternative attachment options. If your project needs a specific attachment, let our team know and we can accommodate custom requests.

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Beyond standard enamel colors, soft enamel keychains can be enhanced with glitter enamel (sparkly finish), glow-in-the-dark enamel, and translucent enamel fills. You can also choose from a full range of plating options including gold, silver, copper, black nickel, and antique finishes. Custom shapes are available — your keychain will be cut to match your design.

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Offset printed keychains are custom metal keychains made by printing a full-color image onto a die-struck metal base and sealing it with a clear epoxy dome. Unlike soft enamel keychains that use individual enamel color fills, offset printing reproduces your artwork as a continuous photograph-quality image — making it ideal for designs with gradients, photographs, fine text, and unlimited colors.

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The main difference is how color is applied. Soft enamel keychains have raised metal borders separating individual enamel-filled color areas, creating a textured, dimensional surface. Offset printed keychains have a flat printed surface with a smooth epoxy dome — there are no raised metal lines between colors. Choose offset printing when your design includes photographs, complex gradients, or more colors than enamel can handle. Choose soft enamel when you want a tactile, classic metal keychain feel.

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The minimum order for offset printed keychains is 100 units. Larger quantities lower your per-unit price, so bulk orders offer the best value. Every order includes free artwork setup, unlimited colors at no extra charge, and free priority air shipping to the US.

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Yes. The printed image is protected by a clear epoxy dome that is scratch-resistant and UV-stable, keeping your design vibrant and intact through everyday use. The die-struck metal base provides the same structural durability as our enamel keychain styles. With normal care, offset printed keychains hold up well on keyrings, lanyards, and bag clips for years.

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Offset printed keychains are the best choice when your design includes:

• Photographs or portraits — full-color photo reproduction with skin tones and fine detail
• Complex logos with gradients — smooth color transitions that enamel cannot replicate
• Detailed illustrations — intricate artwork with many colors and small elements
• Text-heavy designs — small or fine text that would be lost in an enamel process

For simpler designs with bold color areas, soft enamel or die struck keychains may be a better fit.

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Die struck keychains are custom metal keychains made by pressing a hardened steel die into iron or brass under high pressure. Unlike soft enamel keychains or cloisonné keychains, die struck keychains have no enamel color fill — the design is expressed entirely through raised and recessed metal. The result is a clean, classic all-metal keychain available in a range of plating finishes.

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The main difference is color. Soft enamel keychains have recessed areas filled with colored enamel paint, creating a vibrant, textured surface with up to 7 colors included. Die struck keychains leave those recessed areas empty — sandblasted for a matte contrast against the polished raised metal. Choose die struck when your design doesn’t need color, or when you want an understated, professional all-metal look.

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The minimum order for die struck keychains is 100 units. Larger quantities lower your per-unit price, so bulk orders deliver the best value. Every order includes free artwork setup, free priority air shipping to the US, and your choice of plating and attachment options at no additional charge.

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Die struck keychains are available in high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating. Antique finishes add a vintage character, while high-polish options deliver a modern, reflective look. Dual plating combines two finishes on the same keychain for additional visual contrast.

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Die struck keychains are popular for government agencies, law enforcement, military unit identification, corporate gifts, and commemorative keepsakes. Their professional, color-free design makes them ideal for official logos, seals, and insignia where a dignified, understated presentation is preferred. They are also used for employee recognition awards and promotional giveaways at trade shows and conferences.

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Cloisonné keychains — also called hard enamel keychains — are custom metal keychains made by die-striking a design into brass, filling the recessed areas with colored enamel, firing the enamel at high temperature, and then grinding and polishing the surface until the enamel is perfectly flush with the metal borders. The result is a smooth, glass-like surface with vivid colors and a jewelry-quality finish that resists scratching and daily wear.

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The key difference is the surface finish. Soft enamel keychains have a textured surface where the raised metal borders sit higher than the recessed enamel fill — you can feel the edges with your finger. Cloisonné keychains are polished flush so the enamel and metal are perfectly level, creating a completely smooth surface. Cloisonné keychains are more durable and scratch-resistant, with a premium look suited to corporate gifts and long-term keepsakes. Soft enamel keychains are more affordable and offer the same vibrant colors at a lower price point.

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The minimum order for custom cloisonné (hard enamel) keychains is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price, making bulk orders the best value. We include free artwork setup, up to 7 colors at no extra charge, and free priority air shipping to the US with every order.

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Brass is the preferred base metal for cloisonné keychains because it withstands the high-temperature firing process better than iron. During manufacturing, the enamel must be heated to harden it before the surface is ground and polished flat. Brass handles this heat without warping and produces a smoother, more refined finish after polishing. Brass also takes plating exceptionally well, giving cloisonné keychains their characteristic jewelry-like shine in gold, silver, and other finishes.

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Cloisonné keychains are the premium choice when appearance and longevity matter. Popular uses include:

• Corporate gifts and executive branding: High-end keychains with company logos for clients, VIPs, and leadership teams
• Employee recognition: Service awards, milestone keepsakes, and retirement gifts with a lasting, professional finish
• Commemorative keepsakes: Anniversary keychains, event souvenirs, and memorial keychains that recipients keep for years
• Promotional merchandise: Premium branded giveaways for trade shows, conferences, and product launches where first impressions matter

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Trading pins are custom-designed collectible pins that sports teams — especially baseball and softball teams — create each season. Players trade them with opponents at tournaments, Cooperstown events, and throughout the season. Each pin is unique to the team, featuring the team name, mascot, sport, colors, and often player numbers.

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Trading pin pricing depends on the size of the pin, the quantity ordered, and any upgrades you choose. Larger orders lower your per-unit price significantly. Visit our pricing page for detailed pricing tables, or fill out a quote form to get an exact price for your design.

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No — templates are completely free. They’re design starting points that our artists customize with your team name, colors, mascot, and player numbers. Going fully custom costs the same as using a template, with the same production time and manufacturing process. Templates simply make it easier to get started if you’re not sure what you want.

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We offer several upgrades to make your trading pin stand out:

• Spinners: A piece of your pin that spins freely on a post
• Blinkers: LED lights that flash inside the pin
• Danglers: A charm that hangs from the bottom of the pin on a small chain
• Glitter: Sparkly enamel fill that catches the light
• Sliders: A movable piece that slides along a track on the pin
• Bobbles: A spring-mounted piece that wobbles when touched

Each upgrade adds a small per-pin fee. You can combine multiple upgrades on a single pin for maximum wow factor.

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Standard trading pins are die-struck soft enamel pins manufactured overseas with a 14 business day production time. They have a textured surface with raised metal lines, support up to 7 enamel colors, and can include upgrades like spinners, blinkers, and danglers.

USA Rush pins are full-color offset printed pins made in the USA with a 3-5 business day turnaround. They offer unlimited colors through printing but do not support mechanical upgrades. Rush pins are the best option when you need pins fast.

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Standard trading pins take approximately 14 business days to manufacture after you approve your proof. We include free priority air shipping to the US, so total time from proof approval to delivery is typically 2-3 weeks. If you need pins faster, our USA Rush pins can be manufactured in 3-5 business days.

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USA Rush pins are custom lapel pins manufactured in the United States using digital printing technology. Instead of the die-struck process used for soft enamel and cloisonné pins, rush pins are created by printing full-color artwork directly onto a metal surface, UV-curing the ink, and applying a protective clear coat with the same UV printers. This streamlined process allows production and shipping in just 3-5 business days.

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The key differences are speed, customization, and construction:

• Production time: Rush pins ship in 3-5 business days vs 7-10 for soft enamel and die struck pins
• Colors: Rush pins support unlimited full-color printing; soft enamel and cloisonné include up to 7 enamel colors
• Sizes: Rush pins come in 8 standard sizes and shapes; other pin types support fully custom shapes and sizes
• Surface: Rush pins have a smooth clear-coated surface; soft enamel pins have a textured, dimensional feel with raised metal lines

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Rush pins are available in 8 standard sizes: 0.75" Circle, 0.75" Square, 1" × 0.75" Rectangle, 1" Circle, 1" Square, 1.25" × 0.875" Rectangle, 1.25" Circle, and 1.25" Square. These are pre-set sizes to keep production fast — if you need a custom shape or larger size, our soft enamel pins offer full customization with a 7-10 business day turnaround.

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The minimum order for USA Rush pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production takes 3-5 business days and includes free domestic shipping within the US.

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Rush pins are the best choice when speed is your top priority — last-minute events, tournaments that are days away, trade shows, or any situation where you need custom pins fast. If you have more lead time and want features like custom shapes, specific plating options, a textured dimensional feel, or mechanical upgrades (spinners, danglers), standard soft enamel or cloisonné pins are the better fit.

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Offset printed pins are custom lapel pins that use full-color CMYK offset printing — the same process used in professional magazine printing — to apply artwork directly onto a die-struck metal surface. Unlike soft enamel or cloisonné pins, which use colored enamel fill in recessed areas, offset printed pins reproduce unlimited colors, gradients, soft shadows, and photographs with photographic precision. The printed surface is sealed under a clear protective coat or epoxy dome for durability.

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The key difference is color capability and surface texture. Soft enamel pins are die-struck with raised metal borders and recessed areas filled with solid colored enamel — they support up to 7 distinct solid colors and have a textured, dimensional surface you can feel. Offset printed pins skip the enamel fill entirely and instead print your full-color artwork directly onto the plated metal, then seal it under a protective coating. The result is a smooth, flat surface capable of reproducing gradients, photographs, and blended colors that enamel cannot achieve. If your design has clearly defined solid colors, soft enamel is typically the better value. If it has gradients, fades, or a photo element, offset printed is the right choice.

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The minimum order for custom offset printed pins is 100 units. Larger quantities lower your per-unit cost — check our pricing page for volume pricing. Production takes 10 business days after artwork approval, and all orders include free priority air shipping to the US.

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Offset printed pins are ideal for any design that cannot be reproduced in enamel. This includes: photographs of people (portraits, team photos), designs with color gradients or soft color transitions, artwork with more than 7 colors, logos with subtle shading or drop shadows, and detailed scenic or illustrative designs. If your artwork looks like a printed photograph or magazine illustration, offset printing will reproduce it faithfully. For designs with clean, solid color areas and clear boundaries between colors, soft enamel or silk screen pins are often a better fit.

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Yes — this is one of the most popular uses for offset printed pins. Because the printing process is full-color CMYK (the same as professional photography printing), a realistic portrait, team photo, or headshot can be reproduced accurately on a custom pin. Political campaign buttons, memorial pins, athlete recognition pins, and family keepsake pins all commonly feature photographs. The clear epoxy dome applied over the print protects the photographic detail and gives the pin a polished, professional finish.

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Silk screen pins are custom lapel pins made by pressing ink through a fine mesh screen directly onto a plated metal surface. Unlike soft enamel or cloisonné pins — which use colored enamel fill in recessed areas — silk screen pins have a completely smooth, flat face with no raised metal borders. This makes them ideal for designs with intricate logos, small text, and bold flat colors that need to reproduce with precision.

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The key difference is the surface and production method. Soft enamel pins are die-struck with raised metal borders and recessed areas filled with colored enamel, creating a textured, dimensional feel. Silk screen pins skip the die-strike and enamel fill entirely — the design is screen-printed directly onto the plated metal, leaving the surface completely smooth. Choose silk screen when your artwork has fine text, intricate line detail, or layered flat colors that would be difficult to reproduce with enamel.

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The minimum order for custom silk screen pins is 100 units. Larger quantities lower your per-unit cost — check our pricing page for volume pricing. Production takes 10 business days after artwork approval, and all orders include free priority air shipping to the US.

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Silk screen pins are available with the same plating options as our other custom pin styles: high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating. The plating forms the metallic border around your screen-printed design, so the choice of plating color has a significant impact on the overall look of the finished pin.

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Both types have a smooth, flat surface — but the printing method and color capability are very different.

Silk screen pins use traditional screen printing: thick, opaque ink is pushed through a fine mesh screen onto the plated metal, one color at a time. This produces bold, solid colors with crisp edges. It works best when your design has clearly defined color areas — logos, text, emblems, and icons where each color is distinct. If you can look at your artwork and count the solid colors, it’s probably a good fit for silk screen.

Offset printed pins use full-color CMYK printing — the same process used in magazine printing. This supports unlimited colors, gradients, shadows, color blends, and photographs of people. If your artwork has gradients, fades, or photographic elements that don’t have clean color boundaries, offset printed is the right choice.

Quick guide:

• Clean vector logo with solid colors → Silk screen
• Photo, gradient, or complex blended artwork → Offset printed
• Both have smooth surfaces and the same 100-unit minimum and 7–10 business day production time

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Cooperstown trading pins are custom baseball pins made for teams competing at Cooperstown Dream Park — the iconic youth baseball complex in Cooperstown, New York. Every team brings a unique pin design, and players trade them with opponents throughout the week. The tradition is one of the highlights of the Dream Park experience, and teams with standout designs become the most sought-after trades.

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Order at least 3–4 weeks before your departure date. Standard trading pins take approximately 14 business days to manufacture after proof approval, plus shipping time. If your trip is coming up fast, our USA Rush Baseball Pins ship in 3–5 business days and are a great last-minute option.

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The most popular upgrades at Dream Park are spinners, blinkers, and danglers — they make your pin stand out in a crowd and are the first things kids look for when trading. Glitter enamel is also a big hit. You can combine multiple upgrades on a single pin. Keep in mind that pins with more upgrades tend to generate more trades, so they’re worth the small extra cost per pin.

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The minimum order is 200 pins. Most teams order enough so that every player has at least 20–30 pins for the week — Dream Park is a full trading environment, and you don’t want to run out mid-tournament. Larger orders lower your per-unit price significantly. Check our pricing page for volume pricing details.

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Standard Cooperstown trading pins are die-struck soft enamel with a textured, dimensional surface and raised metal borders. They support up to 7 enamel colors and all mechanical upgrades (spinners, blinkers, danglers, glitter). Production takes 14 business days.

USA Rush Baseball Pins are full-color printed pins made in the USA with a 3–5 business day turnaround. They offer unlimited colors but do not support mechanical upgrades. Rush pins are the right choice when you’re short on time.