Custom UV Printed Enamel Pins
Create custom UV printed enamel pins that combine an enamel base with smooth gradients, fine text, and detailed character artwork. There is no minimum order, and standard production usually takes 12–15 business days after proof approval.
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Send your artwork or idea. We will review the enamel base, UV print placement, metal finish, attachment, packaging, and epoxy option.
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Design Options for UV Printed Enamel Pins
Choose the metal finish, attachment, back design, and packaging that fit your artwork and intended use.
Shiny Gold Plating
Shiny Silver Plating
Shiny Copper Plating
Black Nickel Plating
Antique Gold Plating
Antique Silver Plating
Antique Copper Plating
Dual Plating
Rubber Clutch
Butterfly Clutch
Deluxe Locking Clutch
Safety Pin Backing
Standard Textured Back
Plain Back
Laser-Engraved Back
Raised Backstamp
Standard Poly Bags
Clear OPP Bags
PVC Pouches
Acrylic Display Case
More UV enamel designs
Why Choose UV Enamel Pins?
UV enamel pins combine the solid color and polished appearance of enamel with high-resolution UV printing, allowing extra details, gradients, small text, and complex artwork to be added directly onto the pin surface. This hybrid approach gives you the clean structure of enamel with greater freedom for intricate and visually rich designs.
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Enamel + Printing Combined
Combines the bold, structured look of enamel with the flexibility and detail of high-resolution UV printing.
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High-Resolution Details
Adds fine lines, small text, facial features, textures, and intricate patterns that are difficult to create with enamel alone.
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Smooth Gradients & Shading
Allows soft color transitions, shadows, highlights, and tonal variations without additional metal separation lines.
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More Design Freedom
Use printing only where needed while keeping larger areas in traditional enamel for a balanced, refined appearance.
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Flexible Surface Decoration
UV details can be applied over enamel or selected metal areas to create layered visual effects and stronger contrast.
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Perfect for Complex Designs
Ideal for character pins, detailed illustrations, logos, branded merchandise, promotional pins, and collectible designs.
UV Printed Enamel Pins vs Offset Printed Pins
UV printing adds fine detail to an enamel base, while offset printing reproduces the entire design on smooth metal.
Enamel with Printed Detail
UV Printed Enamel Pins
Choose UV printed enamel pins when you want metal outlines and enamel color areas with printed gradients, textures, or small details.
Full-Color Printed Surface
Offset Printed Pins
Choose offset printing for artwork that depends on photographs, smooth gradients, shadows, or fine detail across the entire pin surface.
Where UV Printed Enamel Pins Work Best
UV printed enamel pins suit character art, designer toys, artist merchandise, keepsakes, retail collections, and event graphics.
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Get a Free QuoteHow UV Printed Enamel Pins Are Made
Follow the eight-step process from proof approval and steel die preparation to enamel finishing, UV printing, inspection, and packing.
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Pins FAQ
Explore enamel bases, printed detail, color matching and coating options to plan your UV printed enamel pin.
When does an enamel design benefit from UV printing?
Use enamel for solid color areas and UV printing for gradients, shading, textures or fine detail. The design retains its metal outlines while gaining printed accents.
Should I choose UV printed enamel or offset printed pins?
Choose UV printed enamel to combine enamel fills and metal outlines with printed details. Offset printing suits a continuous image on smooth metal without enamel fills.
Can UV printing be used on both hard and soft enamel?
Yes, where the surface allows clean placement. Hard enamel provides a level base; soft enamel has recessed color, so print areas must account for the raised metal lines.
Can UV printing stay visible on dark enamel or metal?
Yes, white ink and a white underbase are available for printed details. We review the base color and artwork to decide where the underbase is needed.
Will small lettering and fine printed details stay clear?
Clarity depends on the artwork, print area and final pin size. Tiny lettering or crowded detail may need enlargement or simplification, even when UV printing is used.
Will printed colors match the surrounding enamel exactly?
UV printing uses CMYK, while enamel is matched to Pantone references. Both can follow the same color target, but different materials and processes may produce visible differences.
Is Epoxy Coating required over the UV printed detail?
No. Epoxy Coating is optional. A clear dome adds a smooth, glossy layer and changes the surface feel and profile; leave it off when you prefer the original enamel texture.
How should I care for the printed areas of my pin?
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store pins separately to reduce rubbing. Avoid abrasives, prolonged moisture, perfume and household chemicals on printed areas.