Can I print gradients or real photos?

Yes! This is exactly why customers choose Printed Pins. We use CMYK offset and UV printing , which works like a standard high-end printer. You can include photographic portraits, subtle color fades, and shadows that are technically impossible with traditional enamel.

Do I need metal lines between colors?

No. Unlike enamel pins that require raised metal walls to hold liquid paint, Printed Pins print the image directly onto the flat metal. Colors can touch or overlap without any metal separators, keeping your logo's integrity 100% intact.

Will the ink scratch or fade easily?

Not at all. For Offset printing, we apply a clear Epoxy Dome that seals the ink inside a glossy, scratch-resistant bubble. For UV printing, the ink is cured instantly by ultraviolet light into a durable, weather-resistant layer. Both methods ensure your pins stay vibrant for years.

How accurate are the colors?

We achieve excellent color accuracy through the CMYK process . While it differs from the solid Pantone colors used in enamel, it allows for smooth blending and millions of colors. We calibrate our equipment to match your digital artwork as closely as the physical substrate allows.

Is printing cheaper than enamel?

Generally, yes. Because we skip the time-consuming steps of hand-filling colors and stone polishing, Printed Pins offer a faster and more cost-effective solution , especially for high-volume orders or designs with many complex colors.

Custom Printed Pins

Capture every detail with Offset & UV printing. Perfect for complex logos, gradients, and photographs that enamel can't handle. No metal lines—just pure, vibrant art, available with or without an epoxy dome.

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Custom Printed Pins

The ultimate solution for complex art. From photo-realistic Offset Printing to fast and textured UV Printing, we capture every detail without the constraints of metal lines.

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Two Ways to Print Perfect Pins

We offer two distinct printing methods depending on your needs:

Offset Printing: Best for high-volume orders requiring exact color matching. The ink is printed onto a metal base and covered with a clear Epoxy Dome to protect the surface and give it a glossy, bubble-like finish.
UV Direct Printing: Ideal for complex gradients, small batches, or rush orders. The ink is cured directly onto the metal, allowing for textured, matte, or spot-gloss effects without necessarily needing an epoxy cover.

Both methods allow for unlimited colors and gradients that enamel pins simply cannot achieve.

Product Type: Offset Printed / UV Printed Pins.
Base Material: Stainless Steel (Standard) or Brass (Premium).
Thickness: Typically 0.8mm - 1.2mm (Thinner than enamel).
Surface Finish: Epoxy Dome (Glossy) or Flat Matte (UV).
Color Limits: None. Full CMYK printing.
Shape: Custom die-cut to any shape.
Turnaround: 7-10 Days (Fastest option).

Best for Photos & Gradients

If your logo has shadows, fading colors, or is an actual photograph, printing is your only option. Unlike enamel, we don't need metal lines to separate colors.

File Requirements

Format: .AI, .PSD, .PDF, or high-res .JPG/.PNG.
Resolution: At least 300 DPI for clear results.
Bleed: We handle the bleed setup for you.

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Unlimited Color & Details

Break free from the constraints of metal lines and solid colors. If you can print it on paper, we can make it into a pin.

Printed pin with smooth sunset gradient color transition

Seamless Fades

Gradients & Shadows

Enamel can’t do fades. We can. From sunset gradients to subtle drop shadows, our CMYK printing reproduces the spectrum exactly as you designed it on screen.

Custom pet portrait pin with high definition photo printing quality

Photo Realism

Photo-Realistic Detail

Turn a photograph into a pin. Perfect for pet memorials, detailed portraits, or reproducing famous artworks where "close enough" isn't good enough.

No Metal Lines

Complex Logo Match

Stop compromising your logo. We print edge-to-edge without the metal lines required by enamel. This keeps your corporate branding 100% accurate and readable.

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Perfect For Complex Art

When your design has gradients, shadows, or photo-realistic details, enamel falls short. Printed pins deliver 100% fidelity with no compromises.

Photo realistic custom printed souvenir pins for travel landmarks

Travel Souvenirs

Turn a famous landmark or scenic photo into a pin. We reproduce photographs with 100% accuracy, capturing every cloud and subtle color shift. Ideal for museum shops and tourist destinations.

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Artist Series

Perfect for illustrators using watercolors or oil painting textures. We capture every brushstroke and gradient of your original artwork without needing to simplify it for metal molds.

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Sports & Trading

Does your team mascot have 3D shading? Printed pins are the only way to replicate complex shadows and gradients in sports logos accurately. The smooth surface also makes them great for trading.

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The Printed Pin Process

From large-scale Offset runs to precision UV direct-printing.

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Preparing metal sheet for offset printed pins

Sheet Prep

We start with a large, flat sheet of stainless steel or brass. The surface is cleaned and prepped to ensure the ink bond is permanent.

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Offset printing CMYK artwork directly onto metal

Full Color Print

Your design is printed across the entire sheet using CMYK Offset plates. This method delivers the sharpest color matching and photographic detail.

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