All paint-only, paint and glaze and/or full epoxy lapel pins start out the same way as enameled lapel pins. The backing (ie. push pin or pinback) however, is applied and the pin is polished straight out of the press room.

They are then cleaned and electroplated before any colouring process is done. Paints or epoxies are then applied, and a clear epoxy is then added over top (all by hand).

The pins are then allowed to set for 48 hrs before packaging and shipping.