Printed lapel pins are much more versatile in graphic choices than other pins. These pins are printed on a flat metal surface, using process color inks that can be used to reproduce photographs. Soft shading and gradients are possible, and there is no requirement to separate each color area with metal, like soft enamel. Extremely fine details can be achieved using the printed process. Virtually unlimited imagination is possible, since this is not like metal working, but more like printing. Our team of artists can create almost any design you can think up! These pins are covered with a thick coat of hard epoxy to protect the printed design for years. Used mainly for team pins, they can incorporate glitter inks, bare metal areas, blinkies, and other special effects.