The Birth of a High-Quality Enamel Enamel pins: From 0.1mm Metal Engraving to 1280°C High-Temperature Firing

Enamel pins,, as accessories that combine aesthetic value and practicality, are very popular. From design to finished product, every step is full of wisdom. Among them, the process from 0.1mm metal engraving to 1280℃ high-temperature firing endows the enamel badge with extraordinary artistic value and collection significance.

0.1mm Metal Engraving: The Starting Point of Extreme Craftsmanship

Once the design drawing is confirmed, the next step is the metal engraving process. Craftsmen use high-precision machine tools to carve on a metal plate with a thickness of only 0.1mm according to the design drawing. This step requires extremely high precision, as any slight error may lead to incomplete or deformed patterns. With the fine operation of the machine tool, the pattern outline perfectly matching the design drawing gradually emerges on the metal plate. Taking anime enamel pins as an example, complex details such as the facial features, hair strands, and clothing textures of the characters are all precisely carved one by one. After carving, the metal plate will serve as the base of the enamel pins, providing an exquisite "frame" for the subsequent enamel filling.

Enamel Filling: The Fusion of Color and Texture

After the metal engraving is completed, the process proceeds to enamel filling. Enamel is a colored powder primarily made from minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and borax, which are ground and mixed. Craftsmen blend enamel powders of different colors with an appropriate amount of adhesive to form a paste. Using specialized tools, they then fill the enamel into the recessed areas of the metal engraving. At this stage, craftsmen rely on their acute color perception and rich experience to ensure each color is filled evenly and fully. For designs with layered or three-dimensional effects, multiple enamel fillings are often required to achieve the desired visual outcome. For example, in an enamel pins depicting flowers, the gradient colors of the petals are realized through precise multiple fillings—from the vibrant stamens to the soft transition at the petal edges, all demonstrating the finesse and richness of enamel craftsmanship in color expression.

1280°C High-Temperature Firing: The Transformation of Rebirth Through Fire

The enamel-filled enamel pins needs to enter a high-temperature furnace for firing, a crucial stage where the enamel pins "reincarnates through fire". The firing temperature typically reaches 800°C to 900°C, and in some special processes, it can even hit 1280°C. In such high temperatures, the enamel powder gradually melts, undergoing a wonderful chemical reaction with the metal substrate to bond firmly.

High-temperature firing not only unites enamel and metal but also endows the enamel pins with ceramic-like hardness and jewelry-like texture. After firing, the enamel pins surface is smooth and glossy, presenting a unique luster. Its texture is hard and brittle, resistant to sharp objects, and its high-temperature resistance makes it unfazed by environmental challenges. However, the high-temperature firing process also poses challenges—if the raw material is thin, high temperatures may cause the product to arc or bend, which to some extent adds a unique artistic effect to the enamel pins.

Subsequent Processes: Polishing and Perfecting

After high-temperature firing, the enamel pins still needs to be polished and refined. First comes the polishing process, where fine sandpaper and polishing tools are used to remove surface impurities and oxide layers, enabling the enamel pins to exhibit a smoother and brighter luster. Subsequently, the enamel pins undergoes electroplating treatments such as gold plating, silver plating, or nickel plating. Artigiftsmedals will carry out electroplating according to your requirements, and we can also send you the electroplating color palette. The electroplated enamel pins not only prevents metal oxidation and rust but also enhances the overall texture of the enamel pins. Finally, according to the purpose and design requirements of the enamel pins, accessories such as pins, brooches, or keychains are installed, and a complete high-quality enamel pins is thus completed.

From the meticulous 0.1mm metal engraving to the gorgeous transformation of 1280°C high-temperature firing, the birth of a high-quality enamel pins is the result of numerous complex processes working in tandem. It carries the heritage of history and culture and showcases the sophistication of modern craftsmanship. Whether serving as enamel pins for the military or state organs, commemorative coins/medals with special significance, or fashion items for people to express individuality and preferences, enamel pins shine brilliantly in the field of enamel pins with their unique charm, becoming eternal artistic classics.