A lapel pin is an ornamental pin that is worn on the lapel of a jacket or even a dress. How this purely ornamental object has now become the center of attraction in politics as well as the corporate world is amazing.
Post the September 11 attacks, American Flag pins are common on politicians’ dresses. The same stands true for the corporate world, who are now looking at lapel pins as an impressive way for brand promotion as well as employee recognition.
The best part is that the variety of lapel pins has increased manifold in the last few decades. From high quality sterling silver, gold filled to 14 karat gold and colored enamel filled with precious stones; there is a huge and impressive range to choose from.
The classics
There are several classics to choose from like the good old hard enameled or die struck ones. Enamel has many advantages over the more contemporary lapel pins. You can stick to corporate logo guidelines and enhance the look of the lapel pin further. Since most enamel lapel pins use the pantone color system to match colors, the color scheme is extremely detailed and the final result is stunning to say the least.
On the other hand the die struck process will give superb definition and attention to contrast and relief. The main aspect of die cast that stands out from amongst the rest is that the raised areas are highly polished rather than simply using color whereas the recessed areas are textured or matted with an antique finish.
The newer ones
If you want to stay ahead with technology then why not use sculpted lapel pins? This is one of the newest and most exciting 3-D process in which a mold is used to create a rubberized PVC sculpture. This replaces your existing logo for a stunning look. You can also choose from neon or glow in the dark paint.
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