Custom Offset Printed Pins

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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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You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.

We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.

Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
Phone: +1-800-252-0904
Text: +1-800-252-0904

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Minimums vary by product:

• Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
• Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
• Challenge coins: 50 units
• Belt buckles: 25 units

Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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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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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.

To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

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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!