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SOME
USEFUL INFO
-what does it mean??
Attachments
Anything that is attached to the piece such as ribbons, brooch
pins or key ring fittings is called an attachment.
Available Alloys
We will advise the best method for your particular needs.
Alloys include pewter, zinc, brass, iron, stainless steel,
aluminium, sterling silver & 9 carat gold.
Single
& Double Sided
If an item has anything printed on the reverse side (apart
from sequential numbering) such as wreath, logo, text, border
it is classified as being double sided.
Diamond
Cut
For die struck items we can offer a range of "diamond cut"
edges for that very special medal or coin.
Zinc
Die Cast
Stamped into a rubber mould, zinc is a very light & economical
metal and the most cost effective way to go for larger quantities
of 500+ 3D work and also intricate cut out work. You will
love the result.
Pewter
Fine pewter is a light & rich metal which is spin cast,
and at its best when left unplated.
Budget
Soft Enamel
Best for large quantities and pins that require lots of paint
fill & little metal area showing through-only available
in brass & nickel plating which is not highly polished.
Offset
printed
Picture perfect results are gained using offset printing onto
metal. If you require "shaded" colours, this is the only way
to go.
3D
Unless otherwise started all items are two dimensional (3D0.
Three dimensional items and full 3D models are also available
on request.
Cut-outs
When a piece has a hole cut into it as part of the design
(excluding loops) this is called a "cut out". Available on
most items.
Embroidered
Patches
Cotton patches available in a range of sizes which can have
iron-on, self adhesive, velcro or plain reverse sides. An
economical solution for large quantities.
Die
Struck
Stamped and highly polished with no enamel fill. Backgrounds
can be sandblasted or textured.
Hard
Enamel
Stamped & filled with enamel & baked at high temperatures-the
highest quality finish made to jewellery standards.
Soft
Enamel
A die is used to stamp out the design & then the piece
is hand filled with enamel (which is notsoft at all) highly
polished and finished. A clear epoxy coating can be applied
but is not necessary.
Etched
Soft Enamel
The design is etched into the metal & the enamel is poured
into the hollows-great for intricate designs.
Silk
Screened Soft Enamel
The background is paintfilled and the design is screened accross
the top-great for logos with lots of colour and fine detail.
Bendable
Soft Enamel
Looks like a soft enamel piece with clear epoxy covering but
bends like magic-great for curved services, dairies &
compendiums. Add a magnet attachment to fix to fridges or
filing cabinets.

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