How Much Does It Cost to Make Enamel Pins? 2026 Prices

At Custom Pins Now, 100 soft enamel pins at 1 inch cost $292, or $2.92 per pin. That price includes the mold, setup, artwork and digital proof, a rubber or butterfly clutch, an individual poly bag, and shipping to one US address. The only thing we add is sales tax. Order 1,000 of the same pin and the price drops to $1.25 each.

So how much does it cost to make enamel pins? It depends on size and type. On a 100-piece order you'll pay between $2.69 and $4.62 per pin, depending on size and type. At 1,000 pieces the range is $0.87 to $2.47. Every figure below comes from our current price list (September 2026). You can check any of them yourself.

If you'd rather know why the first 100 pins cost so much more per piece than the next 900, that's a separate article: why are enamel pins so expensive? This one is about the bill.

How much it costs to make enamel pins, by type (1-inch prices)

One inch is the size most people order. Here's what each pin type costs at that size, with the order total first and the per-pin price in brackets:

• Soft enamel: 100 pcs $292 ($2.92) · 200 pcs $456 ($2.28) · 300 pcs $504 ($1.68) · 500 pcs $715 ($1.43) · 1,000 pcs $1,250 ($1.25)
• Hard enamel: 100 pcs $301 ($3.01) · 200 pcs $476 ($2.38) · 300 pcs $549 ($1.83) · 500 pcs $780 ($1.56) · 1,000 pcs $1,350 ($1.35)
• Die struck (no color): 100 pcs $292 ($2.92) · 200 pcs $456 ($2.28) · 300 pcs $504 ($1.68) · 500 pcs $715 ($1.43) · 1,000 pcs $1,250 ($1.25)
• Die cast (cutouts, 3D): 100 pcs $338 ($3.38) · 200 pcs $544 ($2.72) · 300 pcs $630 ($2.10) · 500 pcs $900 ($1.80) · 1,000 pcs $1,400 ($1.40)
• Offset printed (photo, gradients): 100 pcs $289 ($2.89) · 200 pcs $430 ($2.15) · 300 pcs $465 ($1.55) · 500 pcs $615 ($1.23) · 1,000 pcs $970 ($0.97)

Prices include everything except taxes. We list sizes from 1/2" to 2" and quantities up to 1,000. For anything outside that grid, ask for a quote.

How quantity changes the cost of making enamel pins

Quantity is the biggest lever on enamel pin cost, and the price list has a quirk worth knowing about.

Take the 1-inch soft enamel pin. Going from 100 to 200 pieces adds $164. Going from 200 to 300 adds just $48. That third hundred pins costs you 48 cents apiece. So if you're about to order 200, price out 300 before you commit. On hard enamel the same step is $73.

Past 300, each extra pin costs a little over a dollar. From 500 to 1,000 soft enamel pins, the extra 500 pieces add $535 ($1.07 each).

A few ordering rules that affect the total:

• The minimum is 50 pieces for pins, patches and coins. Our published grid starts at 100, so for 50 to 99 pieces, ask for a quote.
• Odd quantities are fine. You can order 137 or 640. Anything above the minimum works.
• Several designs in one order are priced on the total number of pins and the number of designs. More pins in the order usually means a bigger price break.
• We can't make just one pin. Here's why a single pin doesn't make sense for anyone.

How size changes the cost

Size matters less than people expect on a small order. It matters more on a big one.

Soft enamel, by size:

• 100 pieces: $292 at 1", $324 at 1.5", $383 at 2"
• 1,000 pieces: $1,250 at 1", $1,460 at 1.5", $1,950 at 2"

At 100 pieces, going from 1 inch to 2 inches adds $91, about 31%. At 1,000 pieces the same jump adds $700, or 56%. A bigger pin uses more metal and more enamel on every single piece, so the size premium grows with the order.

Size is measured on the longest side of the design, so a wide logo at "1 inch" may only be half an inch tall. Our design team will tell you if a different size would read better. Most orders fall between 1 and 1.5 inches. Larger than 1.5 inches is usually for trading pins, collectibles or detailed artwork. More on that in what size are custom lapel pins?

Soft enamel vs. hard enamel vs. die cast: the price gap

People assume hard enamel is a big step up in price. On our list it isn't.

• Hard enamel vs. soft enamel: At 1 inch and 100 pieces the gap is $9 for the whole order. At 1,000 pieces it's $100. At 2 inches and 1,000 pieces it grows to $400 ($2,350 vs. $1,950).
• Die cast: $46 more than soft enamel at 100 pieces (1 inch). You pay for it when your design needs inner cutouts or raised 3D levels. If it doesn't, a die struck pin gets the same look for less.
• Offset printed: At 1 inch, the cheapest option at every quantity on the list, and the only one that can reproduce a photo or a gradient. Printed pins are also the only type we can rush in about 72 hours.

Choosing between the two enamel styles is mostly about the finish you want. Which is better: soft enamel vs. hard enamel? covers the look and feel.

What's included in the price

This matters most when you compare quotes. Our price already covers:

• Mold and setup. No separate die charge, on the first order or on a reorder.
• Artwork. Our designers turn a sketch, logo or photo into a production-ready design, with the first proof usually back within 4 hours. You approve a digital proof before anything is made.
• A standard back. A rubber clutch or butterfly clutch comes with every pin.
• Plating. Your choice of finish from the metal finishes page, from gold and silver to antique and dyed colors.
• A backing card. Our price calculator lists it as included, alongside the mold and setup.
• Individual poly bags. Every pin is bagged so it doesn't get scratched on the way.
• Shipping to one US address.
• Your artwork on file for 10 years, so a reorder only needs a quick proof check.

Some other shops price differently and bill the mold, setup or shipping as separate lines. That isn't wrong. It just means the per-pin number on their chart and the per-pin number on ours don't measure the same thing. Add the mold, shipping and backing to any quote before you compare.

What costs extra

Here's the full list of things that can raise your total.

• Magnet back (no holes in clothing): about $1.00 per pin
• Deluxe / locking clutch: priced on your quote
• Gift packaging (velvet boxes, plastic boxes, paper boxes or velvet pouches): priced on your quote
• Cutouts inside the design: may need an extra setup charge. We tell you before production
• Glitter, glow-in-the-dark, epoxy coating, sequential numbering: priced on your quote
• Shipping to more than one address: extra shipping fee, based on volume and number of locations
• International shipping: calculated from package weight and size, plus destination taxes and fees
• 72-hour rush (offset printed pins): a rush fee, quoted for your order
• Physical sample before the full run: $200 per design. $125 of it is credited if you place the full order unchanged

The magnet is the one that catches people. On 100 pins at $292, magnets add roughly $100, which takes the order to about $392. That's a third more. They're worth it if the pin goes on scrubs, silk or a good suit (magnet vs. pins: which is better?). For a backpack or a lanyard, the free clutch is fine. The 10 different types of lapel pin backings walks through the rest.

Sales tax: we only collect it based on our location in Utah. If your organization has a tax exemption form from the state receiving the pins, send it and the order can go through tax-exempt.

Three example budgets

These are sample orders priced straight off our list. They aren't real customer orders.

A school club's first run. 100 soft enamel pins, 1 inch, rubber clutch. $292 plus tax, or $2.92 a pin. If there's any chance you'll hand out more than 200, look at 300 for $504.

A company giveaway for a trade show. 500 hard enamel pins at 1.25 inches. $825, or $1.65 a pin. The same order in soft enamel is $815. The $10 difference buys the smoother, glossier finish.

A hospital recognition pin with magnet backs. 200 hard enamel pins at 1 inch is $476. Magnets add about $200, so the total is roughly $676, or $3.38 a pin. The magnets cost almost half as much as the pins themselves.

How to bring the cost down

In rough order of how much each one saves:

1. Order more at once. Price the next quantity up, especially the 200 → 300 step.
2. Stay near 1 inch unless the design needs the room. On a 1,000-piece order, going from 2 inches down to 1 inch saves $700 in soft enamel.
3. Pick soft enamel or die struck unless you want the smooth hard enamel finish.
4. Keep the free clutch unless the pin goes on delicate fabric.
5. Put several designs in one order so they're priced together.
6. Ask about discounts. Non-profits, charities and military units get a discount, and first orders get 10% off.
7. Plan ahead. Standard orders arrive about 10–15 business days after you approve the proof and pay. Rush only exists because a deadline is closer than that. See how long does it take to make a custom pin?

Enamel pin cost FAQ

How much does it cost to make 100 enamel pins?

At 1 inch: $289 for offset printed, $292 for soft enamel or die struck, $301 for hard enamel, and $338 for die cast. Mold, artwork, a standard clutch and US shipping are included. Tax is extra.

How much does it cost to make 1,000 enamel pins?

From $870 (1/2" offset printed) to $2,470 (2" die cast). A 1-inch soft enamel pin is $1,250, or $1.25 each.

Is there a mold or setup fee?

Not with us. The mold and setup are included, and we don't charge extra for shipping. The one exception is a design with inner cutouts, which can need extra setup. We'll tell you before anything is made.

Can I order just one enamel pin?

No. Our minimum is 50 pieces. A single custom pin still needs its own mold, so one pin would cost almost as much as fifty.

Can I get a sample before I pay for the full order?

Yes. A custom sample is $200 per design, and $125 of that is credited to your full order if you don't change the design. Most customers skip it and approve the free digital proof instead. We can also mail you generic samples of past work so you can check the quality. See samples.

Get your exact price

Tell us the size, type and quantity, and upload whatever artwork you have (a napkin sketch is fine). Request a free quote and we'll send the price and a proof, or call us at (385) 332-4553.