Custom Dance Pins

Custom Hard Enamel Pins

Jewellery-grade finish — polished smooth, built to last a lifetime

When the moment demands something truly premium, hard enamel pins are the answer. Also known as cloisonné, they are baked, polished completely flat, and plated to a jewellery-smooth finish. No raised edges, no texture — just a clean, glass-like surface that feels and looks like a fine award. The prestige choice for studio achievement recognition, long-service milestones, and examination honours.

Completely smooth, polished surface — no ridges, no texture
Baked and polished multiple times for jewellery-grade durability
The prestige award pin — studios, exam boards & ISTD schools choose hard enamel

Custom hard enamel dance award pin — jewellery-grade polished cloisonné finish

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Product Specifications

Everything You Need to Know Before You Order

Pin Style	Hard enamel / cloisonné (enamel baked flush and polished flat)
Available Sizes	0.75" — 2.0"
Colours	Up to 8 Pantone-matched colours
Metal Plating	Gold, silver, black nickel, antique gold, antique silver, rose gold
Surface Finish	Completely smooth, polished flat — glass-like feel
Backing	Butterfly clutch (standard); rubber clutch or locking pin available
Durability	Superior chip and scratch resistance vs. soft enamel
Minimum Order	25 pieces per design
Production Time	14–20 business days after design approval
Free Shipping	Express courier to USA, UK, Canada & Australia on all orders

Perfect For

When to Choose Custom Hard Enamel Pins

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Studio Achievement Awards

Reward exam passes, grade completions, lead roles, choreography achievements, and end-of-year recognition with a pin that carries genuine prestige weight. Hard enamel communicates that this award means something.

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Long-Service Recognition

Mark 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year studio milestones with a pin that will still look immaculate decades later. The polished finish means these pins are display-worthy — dancers frame them, mount them, and keep them forever.

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Exam & Grading Honours

ISTD, RAD, and IDTA examination honours call for a pin that reflects the significance of the achievement. Hard enamel's formal, jewellery-grade finish matches the ceremony of an examination result.

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Premium Studio Gifts

When a graduation package, welcome gift, or VIP studio keepsake calls for something more elevated than a standard pin, hard enamel delivers. Package with a backer card for a gift-ready presentation.

Why Custom Dance Patches

Why Studios Choose Us for Custom Hard Enamel Pins

Jewellery-grade smooth, flat surface — feels like wearing a premium lapel badge
Exceptional chip and scratch resistance — maintains its finish through years of wear
Baked and polished multiple times — a far more durable process than soft enamel
Pantone-matched colour accuracy — your studio palette reproduced precisely
Six metal plating finishes available including rose gold and antique options
Personal design review by Stacy — every proof approved before a single pin is made
Free express worldwide shipping — no minimum spend required
Zero setup fees, zero digitizing fees — transparent pricing from first quote
Minimum 25 pieces — fits orders of all scales from boutique studios to academies

Production & Delivery Timeline

Hard enamel pins require additional production steps compared to soft enamel — the enamel is baked and polished multiple times to achieve the signature flat finish. This means production takes 14–20 business days after design approval. Your finished pins ship free via express courier to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or worldwide. Rush timelines may be possible for competition deadlines — contact Stacy directly.

Free digital mockupUnlimited design revisionsZero setup or digitizing feesFree express worldwide shipping

FAQ

Custom Hard Enamel Pins — Common Questions

Is hard enamel better quality than soft enamel?

Neither is objectively 'better' — they serve different purposes. Hard enamel is more durable, more scratch-resistant, and has a premium jewellery-smooth finish that makes it ideal for formal awards and recognition. Soft enamel has a textured, dimensional look preferred for competition trading and team pins. For studio achievement awards, hard enamel is the recommended choice.

Why are hard enamel pins more expensive than soft enamel?

Hard enamel requires additional manufacturing steps — the enamel is filled, baked, and polished multiple times to achieve the flush, smooth surface. Each cycle adds time and cost. The result is a significantly more durable and premium-feeling pin that justifies the price premium for award and recognition applications.

Can I get Pantone colour matching on hard enamel pins?

Yes. We use the Pantone Matching System for all our pin colours, including hard enamel. Share your Pantone codes, CMYK values, or HEX codes and we'll match your studio palette as closely as the enamel process allows.

What is the difference between hard enamel and cloisonné?

They are the same product. 'Cloisonné' is the traditional term for hard enamel lapel pins — it refers to the process of separating colour areas with metal borders and filling them with enamel that is then polished flat. You may see both terms used interchangeably.

Can I reorder hard enamel pins later?

Yes. Your die/mold is kept on file. Reorders use the same mold, so you don't pay re-tooling costs. This makes reordering easy and cost-effective for studios that award the same pin design each year.

Still have questions? Email Stacy directly — response within 24–48 hours.

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