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Thinking about ordering custom enamel pins for your business, event, or brand?
Getting started is simple. This guide explains what to send us, what can affect the price, and how to get a quote faster.
VeperPins helps startups, small businesses, individuals, and organizations turn ideas into finished pins. If you want a quick overview before starting, you can also read our full beginner’s guide.
What Should You Send Before Ordering?
You can start by sending us your logo, sketch, reference image, or simply telling us what you want to create.
To help us provide a faster quote, it is best to include the quantity, approximate size, and when you need the pins. If they are for an event, trade show, school, team, or company gift, please also let us know your deadline.
If you already know the pin style, plating color, backing, packaging, or any special effects you want, feel free to include those details as well. If you are not sure, we can recommend suitable options based on your artwork and how the pins will be used.
What Affects the Price of Custom Enamel Pins?
The main factors that affect custom enamel pin pricing include:
Quantity: Fixed costs like setup and shipping are spread across the full order, so 500 pins usually have a much lower unit price than 50 pins.
Size and Shape: Larger pins use more metal and enamel. Every extra 1/4 inch can increase material and mold costs. Custom shapes, cut-outs, or irregular designs may also cost more.
Enamel Type: Hard enamel pins usually cost about 15% to 35% more than soft enamel because they require extra baking and polishing. Soft enamel pins are more affordable and have raised metal lines with recessed colors.
Mold and Setup Fee: A one-time mold fee is usually required, often around $50 to $150. Some suppliers may waive this fee when the order reaches a certain quantity.
Number of Colors: Most standard quotes include 4 to 5 colors. Extra colors or complex details may increase the cost.
Special Add-Ons: Glitter, glow-in-the-dark enamel, screen printing, cut-outs, spinners, sliders, premium backings, or backing cards can add about $0.08 to $3+ per pin.
Metal Plating: Standard gold, silver, and black nickel plating are usually similar in price. Dual plating, rainbow plating, or other special finishes may cost more.
How to Speed Up Your Order
Good artwork helps us quote and prepare your enamel pin faster.
If you have an AI, EPS, or layered PDF file, send it over. These files are easier to resize and adjust than a JPG or screenshot.
If your design needs exact brand colors, include the Pantone numbers if you have them. This helps us match the colors more accurately.
For detailed artwork, it also helps to mark which parts should be metal, enamel color, or printed details. This is useful for small text, faces, gradients, or complex designs.
Don’t have these files? No problem. Send your logo, sketch, reference image, or idea to sales@veperpins.com, and our designers can help from there.
What Happens After You Send Your Request?
Once we receive your design and order details, we’ll take a look and let you know if anything needs to be adjusted before quoting.
If the artwork has tiny text, too many small details, special effects, or a tight deadline, we’ll point that out early so there are no surprises later.
After the price and main details are confirmed, our designer will prepare a digital proof for you to review before production starts.
What Can Slow Down Your Custom Enamel Pin Order?
Most delays happen before production, during the custom enamel pin artwork and approval stage.
For example, a blurry image, missing size or quantity, a deadline mentioned too late, or design changes after proof approval can all push the order back.
For company, school, team, or event orders, it also helps to decide who will give the final artwork approval. Too many rounds of feedback often slow things down more than production itself.
When the artwork, quantity, size, deadline, and main requirements are clear from the start, VeperPins can quote faster, prepare the proof sooner, and make it easier to order custom enamel pins online with fewer delays.
Tips to Make Your Enamel Pins Cheaper
If you want to keep your custom pin order within budget without losing too much of the final look, there are a few simple ways to lower the cost.
Mix Production Methods
If your design has many colors or small details, not every area has to be made with enamel. For example, you can use soft enamel for the main design and printing for large color areas, gradients, or small text. This helps control the price while keeping the pin close to your original design.
Order in Bulk
Mold fees and setup costs are spread across the full order. Bulk orders are usually 30%–50% cheaper per piece than small-quantity orders.
Ship Everything Together
Splitting an order into several small shipments can add extra shipping costs. If your timeline allows, shipping the full order together is usually the cheaper option.
With these simple choices, you can keep your custom enamel pins more affordable while still getting a good-looking finished product.
Ready to Start Your Custom Enamel Pin Order?
Send us your logo, sketch, reference image, or idea. VeperPins will help review your design, recommend the right options, and provide a clear quote before production.
Get started today and make your custom enamel pin order simple from the first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I order custom pins?
You can order custom pins from professional manufacturers like VeperPins that offer design support, production, and global shipping.
How much does a custom enamel pin cost?
The cost depends on size, quantity, colors, plating, and production method. Larger quantities usually reduce the cost per pin.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
MOQ varies by supplier and product type. Most manufacturers require a minimum order to cover mold and setup costs.
