Pin Guide & History of Lapel Pins
 

Lapel pins are a versatile, discreet, and classic way of proclaiming a party affiliation, group membership, fan loyalty, or your support of a cause. Nearly everyone is familiar with the red or pink AIDS and breast cancer awareness pins; they have become global symbols of these diseases, as well as a means of raising money for research. Businesses regularly use them in employee recognition programs and as promotional items. They can be very elegant and simple, or very elaborate and colorful. Because of their symbolic value and diverse range of styles and subjects, an entire subculture has sprung up around the collection of lapel pins. The Disney Corporation has developed a very detailed and exacting protocol around the trading of their pins.

 

History of Lapel Pins

Historically, lapel pins have been associated with the military and the world of politics, The first appearance dates back to the Civil War era, when they were used by both sides to identify different units. During the first World War, they were awarded as symbols 

 

Manufacturing

Whatever type of pin you are having made for your organization, the manufacturing process is fairly streamlined and standardized across the board. You will start with a design, either of your own creation or one that the pin manufacturer has created for you. From there, you will decide what type of materials and finish will be applied. There are several steps to the manufacturing process, and the complexity of the process depends on the complexity of the finished product.

 

In general, once your design is finalized, it is inked and colored, and then transferred to a sheet which is marked with the specifications of size and features. A mold is then made and cut to form the outline of the pin. This is used to stamp the individual pins into a sheet of metal, usually copper or brass. These are the preferred metals for Lapel Pins because they are softer and more impressionable. It is especially good for a design which has a lot of detail. The copper or brass is then plated with a more durable metal after the final stage. This can be as basic as nickel or as elaborate and pricey as gold, silver, or platinum.

 

After all of the pins in the run have been stamped out, including the back stamp, if specified, the required backing is applied to each pin. The pins are then plated and polished, and the coloring process can begin. Here is a run down of the different types of materials used in the final filling and coloring process. Keep in mind that the more pins you order, the lower the your price per pin will be.Pin Guide & History of Lapel Pins

Lapel pins are a versatile, discreet, and classic way of proclaiming a party affiliation, group membership, fan loyalty, or your support of a cause. Nearly everyone is familiar with the red or pink AIDS and breast cancer awareness pins; they have become global symbols of these diseases, as well as a means of raising money for research. Businesses regularly use them in employee recognition programs and as promotional items. They can be very elegant and simple, or very elaborate and colorful. Because of their symbolic value and diverse range of styles and subjects, an entire subculture has sprung up around the collection of lapel pins. The Disney Corporation has developed a very detailed and exacting protocol around the trading of their pins.

 

History of Lapel Pins

Historically, lapel pins have been associated with the military and the world of politics, The first appearance dates back to the Civil War era, when they were used by both sides to identify different units. During the first World War, they were awarded as symbols 

 

Manufacturing

Whatever type of pin you are having made for your organization, the manufacturing process is fairly streamlined and standardized across the board. You will start with a design, either of your own creation or one that the pin manufacturer has created for you. From there, you will decide what type of materials and finish will be applied. There are several steps to the manufacturing process, and the complexity of the process depends on the complexity of the finished product.

 

In general, once your design is finalized, it is inked and colored, and then transferred to a sheet which is marked with the specifications of size and features. A mold is then made and cut to form the outline of the pin. This is used to stamp the individual pins into a sheet of metal, usually copper or brass. These are the preferred metals for lapel pins because they are softer and more impressionable. It is especially good for a design which has a lot of detail. The copper or brass is then plated with a more durable metal after the final stage. This can be as basic as nickel or as elaborate and pricey as gold, silver, or platinum.

 

After all of the pins in the run have been stamped out, including the back stamp, if specified, the required backing is applied to each pin. The pins are then plated and polished, and the coloring process can begin. Here is a run down of the different types of materials used in the final filling and coloring process. Keep in mind that the more pins you order, the lower the your price per pin will be.