Stadri's Lapel Pins

Cloisonne lapel pins have the greatest perceived value and a jewelry-like finish. It is said that cloisonne can be preserved for 100 years because it is derived from mineral ore. This ancient art that developed for over a thousand years in China requires meticulous handcrafted details. These custom designed pins are formed on a copper bronze surface and then hand-filled with colored cloisonne paste. The pins are then kiln fired at 800 degrees centigrade. More color is then added and the pins are fired again. These steps ensure that the bleeding of colors does not occur. After firing, each pin is hand polished and plated to make a hard and smooth jewelry like finish which is extremely resistant to scratching.

Soft enamel pins are struck from a die that is cast from your design. The pins are then cut using a special cutting die. The shaped metal is then plated, and the cut indentations are filled with enamel. Each pin is individually painted by hand using special syringes. The raised areas are then cleaned of enamel and the pin is baked in a kiln to harden the enamel.

Silkscreen is the perfect alternative when the enamel fill process is not compatible with the pin design. Each color ink is squeezed through a silk mesh directly onto the metal background. An epoxy dome is then applied to insure a durable glossy finish. This process allows for blends and small details to be duplicated on the pin.

PIN METALS
Gold Plating	Antique Gold	Satin Gold
Silver	Antique Silver	Satin Silver
Copper	Antique Copper	Brass
Black Nickel	Antique Bronze	Chrome

Metal Finishes/Textures Available

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