Direct from the desk of our design team, this illustrator document offers you dozens of items to 'swipe' for colours, electroplate finishes, pin backs and more. Whether you're creating custom pins for your brand or exploring DIY enamel pin projects, this resource will streamline your design process. This guide is ideal for anyone learning how to design a pin, experimenting with enamel pin design, or working with a pin designer online.
This document is designed specifically for Adobe Illustrator. In order to access all the swatches and tools, please download the file. This file is converted to outlines and you can simply delete our branding off the top and bottom and use this file to submit art if you desire. Perfect for those working on DIY lapel pins, diy enamel pin projects, or making custom pins, this template makes the design process intuitive and efficient. It also functions as a practical lapel pin design template for beginners and professionals alike.
 
Adobe Illustrator Settings for DIY Lapel Pins, Customs Pins & Enamel Pin Design
99.9% of our art files arrive without any notes or specs whatsoever. Although our mind reading skills are "next level" it sure would be nice if designers provided the details required to offer you an accurate quote. When ordering bulk lapel pins, bulk enamel pins, or working on customs pins and customized lapel pin orders, providing clear specifications ensures accurate pricing and production. This is especially critical when preparing metal lapel pins or soft enamel lapel pins.
Starting at the top of the document, you'll notice two boxes. We suggest copying and pasting these two boxes into a new document in Illustrator. This de-clutters our design space, but also reminds you that at some point, your art needs to be reduced to actual size. These steps are essential when learning how to design an enamel pin using Illustrator or working as a pin illustrator.
The box on the left walks you through the specs we need to make your pin, whether you are producing a single enamel pin, a diy custom pins project, or planning large-scale production.
Pin Specifications Setup for DIY Enamel Pin & Customized Lapel Pin Projects
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Electroplate
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Pantone Colours
- Pin Backing
- Optional Finishes like silkscreening or electroplating choices
The box on the right is where you can place your finished design prior to submitting it to us. You'll want to point out any possible areas of confusion such as an internal (hole in metal). This is especially important when designing customized lapel pin projects, diy soft enamel pins, or floral lapel pin concepts, as clarity in your mockup prevents production errors. It's also helpful to add a size line that indicates your desired pin size when planning soft enamel lapel pins or metal lapel pins.
Sizing, Metal Finishes & Colour Swatches for Enamel Pin & Customs Pins
For those creating custom pins from scratch, the Pre-Made Boxes for pin sizes allow you to quickly lay out multiple sizes of your pin design. Print it out and see which version is the most legible. Keep in mind that pins over 1.25" start getting "spendy" in a hurry. This feature is particularly valuable when preparing bulk lapel pins orders, bulk enamel pins, or scaling making custom pins for retail or events.
The Metal Finishing Swatches allow you to use the eye dropper tool to copy the colours to your design—ideal for anyone working on a diy enamel pin, diy flower lapel pin, or exploring different finish options for their customs pins and customized lapel pin designs.
Using the Template for DIY Lapel Pins & Customized Lapel Pin Designs
Whether you're designing a customized lapel pin for a special event, creating diy lapel pins as a hobby, or developing a professional enamel pin design, this template provides all the essential elements you need. It supports designers learning how to design a lapel pin, how to design a pin, and how to design an enamel pin efficiently using Illustrator.
We hope you enjoy this tool and invite you to review our other articles in our enamel pin design guide blog, including resources for pin designer online workflows, advanced enamel pin design templates, and step-by-step tutorials for diy custom pins.