Each Cloisonné lapel pin is a work of art. At first glance, it may even seem like jewelry because it usually comes in brilliant colors and does not look flat like most lapel pins do. It is shiny, eye-catching, and some even include semi-precious stones in their pins. It is to date, the most preferred lapel pin.
Cloisonné lapel pins owe its looks from the Chinese, whose exceptional inventive and artistic techniques in time perfected Cloisonné.
It is a decorative art China is said to have inherited from the West. Cloisonné is the art of spreading over enamel of an assortment of colors to the surface of porcelain or softer metals like copper and bronze. Finishing touches would include firing and polishing in order to create a vivid work of art.
Cloisonné incorporates porcelain and bronze-working skills, plus a number of other ingenious skills that aim for perfection.
This explains why Cloisonné lapel pins may be a little more expensive than other lapel pins. But since each Cloisonné lapel pin is a tribute to the quality of traditional Chinese art, those extra cents will always be worth it.
With Cloisonné lapel pins, you will always have the choice of enhancing your designs. It can be a simple event giveaway or a memorabilia pin to be sold for a cause. But you can experiment, use bold colors, and end up with lapel pins that have dimension, and the looks of a fine piece of jewelry.
Cloisonné lapel pins should always be produced with creativity and precision.
When ordering for Cloisonné lapel pins, keep in mind the following:
. The pin is like a small canvass. Always check with your lapel pin company that your design is suitable for size reduction. It is highly advisable to limit the text in your drawing. In designing Cloisonné lapel pins, less is more.
. Use the authentic Cloisonné color chart that illustrates the standard colors as your guide. There are about 120 colors that you can use and choose from as shown in the chart. Remember that Cloisonné lapel pins and hard enamel lapel pins may look the same. Some lapel pin companies may not explain the difference to you, but the latter is cheaper and uses more color.
. Review other pins and learn from their mistakes before finalizing your design.
. Make sure that your manufacturer implements strict quality control. Each color of your design should be fired one at a time onto the lapel pins. This is done to avoid color bleeding. Your manufacturer must also individually hand polish, plate, inspect, and pack your Cloisonné lapel pins.
Experts say that Cloisonné lapel pins can be preserved for hundreds of years because Cloisonné is derived from mineral ore. With proper care, it is not surprising to hear that there are a number of heirloom Cloisonné lapel pins that have gone from one generation to another. Historical ones are even being auctioned, while a few are now slipped into collectible lapel pin holders as personal collection.
