Have you ever wondered what happens to a medal after the lights go out?
Most medals shine brilliantly under daylight or spotlights, but once darkness falls, they silently fade away. Yet there exists a special category of medals endowed with another kind of life—when light retreats, they begin to awaken, using their stored glow to tell their own stories in the darkness.
Today, let's explore this mysterious craft: Luminescent Baking Enamel.
Luminescent baking enamel builds upon traditional baking enamel technology by incorporating luminescent powder materials into transparent or colored enamel at precise ratios. After high-temperature curing, the filled areas gain the ability to "absorb light - store light - emit light."
The core principle isn't mystical:
Light Absorption: Under natural light, artificial light, or UV light, the phosphorescent particles in the luminescent material absorb and store light energy
Light Storage: The energy is "locked" within the material's crystal lattice in a stable form
Light Emission: When ambient light disappears, the stored energy is slowly released as visible light, lasting for several hours
This is not radioactive luminescence, but a pure photophysical phenomenon—safe, environmentally friendly, and repeatable.
2024 Eastern Siberia Weightlifting Cup – Glow as a Symbol of Grit
CARBON 2025 Ammonite Pin – Glow as a Brand Identity
We paired intricate 3D relief (the roaring bear lifting a barbell, a nod to Siberia’s wildlife and the sport’s intensity) with glow-in-the-dark enamel accents. Key text (“Восточной Сибири 2024”, “VII”) and subtle decorative lines were filled with cyan luminescent enamel, while the bear’s musculature and barbell featured bold red/orange standard enamel for daytime impact.
We opted for a matte black nickel-plated base with full glow-in-the-dark green enamel filling for the ammonite’s spiral pattern and “CARBON 2025” lettering. The single luminescent color created a sleek, modern look by day and a striking green glow by night—echoing the brand’s focus on renewable energy and environmental awareness.
The Process: Matte Black + Single-Color Enamel
Step 1: Keychain mold pressing and forming
The keychain base material is made of high-quality zinc alloy and is formed through a precise mold in one press. All the text is raised, about 0.5 - 0.8mm higher than the base surface - this height difference is the foundation for the subsequent processes and also the source of the three-dimensional sensation that can be perceived when touched.
Why is a raised design necessary?
Enhance the presence and readability of the text
Reserve process space for subsequent electroplating and painting.
Enhance the tactile texture of the keychain
Step 2: Matte Black Nickel (Swim Black) Plating
The zinc alloy base undergoes electroplating to create a deep, non-reflective matte black frame. This dark backdrop isn’t just a finish—it’s a canvas that amplifies contrast, making any color applied on top pop with striking clarity. It also adds corrosion resistance, ensuring the keychain’s structure stays pristine through daily use.
Step 3: Single Color Enamel Filling
After plating, recessed areas are filled with a single, crisp enamel color (in this case, bright white). The precision of this process ensures clean lines and a smooth, durable finish—no smudges, no unevenness, just bold, intentional design.
Questions & Answers on Matte Black Nickel Plating + Single Color Enamel Metal Keychains
Bold Contrast: The matte black frame makes the single enamel color pop, ensuring your design stands out in a sea of generic keychains.
Timeless Minimalism: The clean, two-tone look is modern and versatile, perfect for sports teams, corporate branding, and lifestyle merchandise.
Durability: Plating resists scratches and corrosion, while enamel filling protects against fading—ideal for daily-worn keychains.
Cost-Effective Premium: This process delivers a high-end look at an accessible price point, making it perfect for bulk orders and promotional campaigns.
1.Embossing and recessing
The text is embossed while the base is recessed. This not only creates variations in light and shadow, but also makes touch a form of reading - as fingers glide over it, each letter's outline can be clearly perceived.
2.Matte and Gloss
The black color presents a deep matte finish, while the lacquer has a warm and glossy appearance. The juxtaposition of these two textures on the same surface causes the viewer's gaze to involuntarily wander between them.
3.Overall and Particular
At Artigifts, we don’t just make keychains—we craft symbols of identity. Whether you’re a sports team, a brand, or an organization, matte black nickel plating + single-color enamel can help you create a keychain that’s not just an accessory, but a statement.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Contact us today to start your custom project.
Best regards | Zhongshan Artigifts Premium Metal & Plastic Co., Ltd.
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Post time: Feb-27-2026
