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Enamel pins are exquisite accessories that are commonly used to adorn clothes, hats, and bags. They not only add a touch of style but also showcase your unique personality. If you want to create a one-of-a-kind enamel pin that truly represents you, it’s essential to understand the factors that affect its cost. By doing so, you can better estimate the budget, set a reasonable price for your pin, and develop a successful marketing strategy.
What are the factors that affect the cost of enamel pins?
The cost of custom enamel pins depends on a variety of factors, including the size, quantity, plating, and complexity of the pins. Understanding these factors can help you estimate costs and make an informed decision about your custom pin project.
Types of Enamel Pins
Different types of enamel pins have different processes and prices. Before customizing enamel pins, you need to determine what type of pin you want to make. For example, hard enamel pins are more durable and long-lasting than soft enamel pins. Therefore, the production process of hard enamel pins is more complicated, requiring more resources and higher costs.
Custom Enamel Pin Design Cost
Most companies offer pin design services. They will modify your design according to your requirements step by step until it becomes a reality. However, this is usually a charged service. But our company can provide you with free design, save you hundreds of dollars in design costs, and unlimited revisions until you are satisfied.
Complexity of the Design
Our company offers free design, but the complexity of the design will affect the cost. Simpler designs with fewer colors and simple lines are generally less expensive to produce. On the other hand, designs with a variety of colors and complex details require more labor, time, and effort, so the complexity of the design plays a vital role in affecting the cost of enamel pins.
Size Affects Cost of Enamel Pins
The larger the size, the more materials are needed. Larger sizes may also be accompanied by more complex designs, therefore size is also one of the factors that affects the cost of custom pins.
Custom enamel pins are typically between 0.75 inches and 2 inches in size. A 2-inch pin is considered a large size. Although 2 inches may seem small, it will be very noticeable when you pin it on your denim jacket or backpack.
Metal Choices for Enamel Pins
The material used to make enamel pins is also an important factor affecting the cost. Most enamel pins on the market use brass, copper, zinc alloy, or iron as the base material for making pins. When customizing a large batch of pins, zinc alloy is usually chosen, but if only a small number of pins are customized, the inexpensive iron is more budget-friendly.
Essential Mold Cost
Mold creation cost is one of the most significant expenses involved in enamel pin production. The cost of the mold varies depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of your custom enamel pin design, as well as the chosen factory. Different factories may have different mold creation pricing. The mold fee is a one-time expense that cannot be avoided. However, if you need to reorder the same enamel pin design in the future, you will not be required to pay the mold fee again.
Personalize Your Pins with Choose Electroplating
Electroplating is the perfect way to personalize your pins. With electroplating, you can add a unique and stylish touch to your pins for a low cost. We offer a wide variety of electroplating color options, including popular choices like nickel, gold, and bronze, as well as more premium colors like rose gold and antique silver.
Quantity of Enamel Pins
The more pins you customize, the cheaper each pin will be. This is because the cost includes the mold fee for customizing enamel pins. If you customize a small quantity, the cost of your pins will increase. Most companies have a minimum order quantity (MOQ) restriction, but our company does not have a minimum quantity restriction. We can provide you with a favorable quote even if you don’t need a large number of pins.
Enamel Pin Attachment
The pin back, often overlooked by most, is what keeps your enamel pin securely fastened to your clothes or hat without it easily falling off. The standard and free attachments are the metal clutch and rubber clutch, with the latter having less friction against the wearer and being the most widely used attachment.
If you’re considering upgrading the back attachment of your enamel pin, you can consider the deluxe clutch and magnet back. The former ensures that your pin will almost never fall off, while the magnet back prevents leaving marks on ties or clothes. They are both great options, but the cost will increase along with the choice of upgrading the attachment.
Shipping Fee
Shipping costs are determined by the size of your order and your location. Some companies charge a lower price for custom enamel pins and then charge shipping separately, while others include shipping in the price of the enamel pins. You can choose the option that best suits your needs.
Regardless of the shipping cost, you should make sure that the product is delivered to you on time and in good condition.
Packaging Fee
Customizing a unique look for your pins can make your products more attractive. We usually choose backing cards and OPP bags to decorate the pins. The pattern of the pins can echo the backing cards, which can enhance the overall beauty of the custom enamel pins. OPP bags can protect your pins from being scratched during transportation. The basic packaging of mounting the pins on backing cards and wrapping them in OPP bags is not expensive. If you want to upgrade to plastic boxes or velvet boxes, the price will be higher. Exquisite packaging can increase the value of the product, turning a $5 product into a $35 gift.
Choosing a Reliable Factory
It is crucial to choose a reliable factory. Some factories have opaque pricing, using low prices to attract customers while including hidden costs that increase your costs unknowingly. We are an experienced factory with transparent pricing, free design, and 100% reliable service that has brought us to where we are today. Choose us as your custom enamel pin manufacturer, and you will receive the most professional service and the most exquisite artwork.
In Summary
When you want to customize an enamel pin, you can use the above factors that affect the price as a reference, which is very helpful for you to make a budget and customize the marketing plan. If you want to turn your creativity into vivid and realistic enamel pins, please contact us, tell us your needs, and we will provide you with a preferential offer and exquisite enamel pins.
