We are often questioned about the size of lapel pins. People often ask how do I know what size pin I want? Well, in this post I will talk about how lapel pins are measured and help you make a better informed decision if you are designing you own lapel pin or thinking about a custom lapel pin in the future.
Ok, a lapel pin is measured on the longest side. Now this get’s slightly confusing. It is not measured diagonally like a computer monitor or television set, instead the easiest …
Awareness Ribbon Color Meanings means the color that represents a certain cause. There are thousands of causes that people believe in and support, however not everyone knows that color that represents certain causes.
The Pin People has tried to create a pretty comprehensive list of different causes and the colors that represent that cause, however because there are literally thousands of causes and different colors that represent different causes we do need your help to grow our list, to be truly comprehensive.
You can view the Awareness Ribbon Color Meanings Page …
Nursing Pins have always been popular with Nursing students and nurses. If you are in a Nursing School or if your Nursing School is looking for custom Nursing School Lapel Pins, we can help. The Pin People has been providing quality custom lapel pins to schools and agencies for years. If you are in need of Nursing Pins for your graduating Nursing School class we can set up a program for your class to create the perfect lapel pin for your Nursing School or graduating class.
Our custom lapel pins are …
Custom Lapel Pins have always been just a trinket that people have never paid much attention to. Then when 9/11 hit, they made a huge come back to show support for the NYPD and the FDNY. Companies started to realize that this was an effective way to market. If you could create a custom lapel pin and the costs were minimal, it could act as a walking billboard for your company, or even substitute for a uniform if you had a workforce that wore business attire.
Now companies everywhere are using …
When most custom lapel pins are created, they are usually a solid metal piece. That does not always have to be the case.
When their is a piercing or whole in a lapel pin, that is called a cutout. A cutout could really create a nice element for a lapel pin, however one needs to make sure that the structural integrity of the pin is not effected.
Cutouts create a beautiful effect for a lapel pin. Although the cost is a little higher when designing a pin with a cutout, …
Custom lapel pins are powerful tools if you’re looking to maximize your profits while fundraising. Recently, I was solicited over the phone to donate money for the construction of a new cardiac unit at my local hospital, and while speaking with the solicitor, was invited to a social event planned for all of the contributors. The solicitor further explained that she wanted to send me a lapel pin, and requested that I wear it at the event. Naturally, I inquired as to the significance …
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We receive the question very often, “Should we use an epoxy coating?”
The answer is not always easy. I am a firm believer that a custom lapel pin is all about personal preference. The epoxy coating is an option but is not always needed.
Let’s talk about the different styles of lapel pins.
The photodome pin must have an epoxy coating.
Epola pins or Imitation Hard Enamel pins are not recommended to have an epoxy coating, however I have seen times where epoxy was applied.
Soft enamel lapel pins is usually where …
I was recently contacted by a client who was an artist. This artist was having an exhibition of their work in New York City Art Gallery. This artist had an idea that they wanted to capitalize on the exposure that they would receive at the exhibition. So hence an idea was born!
The concept was a simple one.Preview »
When designing a custom lapel pin, the first consideration that you must make is size.
Lapel Pins come in every different size and shape that you can imagine. So let’s discuss how a lapel pin is measured. Place a ruler on the table. Lay the lapel pin on the ruler. Now measure the two furtherest points. This will give you the size of the pin in inches. Most custom lapel pins vary in size from 1/2 inch , 3/4 inch, 7/8 inch, 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch. …
