Hard Enamel Pins

Hard enamel pin badge are arguably the highest quality pins available.  Sometimes called 'epola pins' or even 'imitation cloisonné', hard enamel pins are a long lasting and durable choice for corporate pins, convention pins, event pins, fraternity pins, sorority pins or political pins. 

Hard enamel pins are die-struck pins with color applied using a small brush or needle.  Thin metal lines separate each of the colors on your pin.  Hard enamel pins are heated to a high temperature and then polished, creating a bright, smooth, hard enamel finish.  For an embossed look where you can feel the texture of the design, select soft enamel pins instead.

 Compare:  hard enamel vs. soft enamel pin badge 

Hard enamel polished pins (aka, die struck pin w/hard enamel), are one of the highest quality pins available.  Hard enamel has brilliant colors, metal separated detailing, great durability with a polished smooth and hard finish.  2.00" and larger pins have two spur nails on the back, while smaller pins have one.

Disadvantages of Hard Enamel
Limited color choices - they are not full color pins
Longer production time - pins are hand colored and polished
Priced higher than some other types
Slightly (5%-10%) thinner than ordered thickness due to polishing.
Polished plating styles only (no dyed or antique plating)