Custom Enamel Pins Singapore: MOQ, Pricing & Step-by-Step Ordering Guide

You’ve decided you want custom enamel pins for your brand, event, or organisation. You have a logo and a vision. What you need now are the practical details: how many do you have to order, what will it cost, what files do you need to submit, and how long will the whole thing take? This guide answers every question in the ordering journey for custom enamel pins in Singapore — from artwork briefing all the way through to delivery at your door. It’s the page that should have existed in every pin supplier’s website.

Whether you’re producing custom collar pins in Singapore for a staff uniform programme or commissioning a batch of collectible enamel pins for a product launch, the ordering workflow is the same. Let’s walk through it.

Step 1 — Define Your Brief Before Reaching Out

The more information you provide upfront, the faster your quote and proof turnaround. Before contacting a pin supplier, confirm these four things:

Step 2 — Prepare Your Artwork Files

Artwork quality is the single biggest variable in how quickly your order can be processed. Follow these specifications to avoid back-and-forth revision delays:

Preferred File Formats

• Vector files — Adobe Illustrator (.AI), EPS, or SVG. These scale to any size without quality loss. Ideal for logos and clean graphic marks.
• High-resolution raster — PNG or TIFF at minimum 300 DPI at final production size. Acceptable for printed-finish pins.
• Avoid low-res JPEGs — JPEG compression artefacts show up in engraved metal at high magnification.

Colour Specifications

Enamel pin colours are matched to Pantone (PMS) solid coated references. If you don’t have PMS codes, provide CMYK values and the design team will match as closely as possible. Note that screen colours (RGB/hex) are not a reliable reference for physical production — always request a physical sample approval or a full digital mockup with PMS swatches shown.

Design Complexity Rules

Enamel pins are manufactured at small scales. Keep these design rules in mind:

• Minimum line width: 0.5 mm at production size. Thinner lines may not survive the die-striking and plating process.
• Minimum letter height: 3 mm. Smaller text becomes illegible and is not recommended.
• Maximum colour count: technically unlimited, but each additional enamel colour adds marginal cost. Most designs use 2–6 colours.
• Gradients and photographic imagery are not possible in standard enamel — use printed epoxy finish for these effects.

Step 3 — Request a Quote & Receive Your Digital Proof

Submit your artwork and brief to Aquaholic Gifts. You will receive:

1. A detailed quote breaking down unit price, mould/tooling fee (if applicable), packaging options, and delivery cost.
2. A digital proof showing your artwork as it will appear on the finished pin, with dimensions, colour references, plating, and fastener type labelled clearly.
3. Revision rounds — standard quotes include up to two design revision rounds at no charge. Major redesigns may incur a small artwork fee.

Response time for quotes and proofs is typically within 24 hours on business days.

Custom Enamel Pin Pricing in Singapore — What to Expect

Pricing varies based on size, enamel type, quantity, and plating. The table below shows indicative per-unit pricing ranges for soft enamel pins with butterfly clutch at standard sizes:

Indicative SGD pricing. Hard enamel, die-cast, and printed-epoxy finishes carry different pricing — request a specific quote. Magnetic backing adds approximately $0.20–$0.50 per pin. Tooling/mould fees may apply to new designs.

What Affects the Price?

• Enamel type: Hard enamel costs 15–25% more than soft enamel due to additional polishing steps.
• Number of colours: Each additional enamel colour adds a small per-unit cost (typically $0.05–$0.15 per colour).
• Shape complexity: Intricate die-cut shapes with many fine details cost slightly more to tool.
• Plating: Gold and rose gold typically carry a small premium over silver; black nickel and antique finishes are similarly priced to standard silver.
• Packaging: Individual poly bags are standard. Velvet pouches, kraft card backing, or custom gift boxes add packaging cost.

Step 4 — Production Timeline: What to Expect

Once you’ve approved your digital proof and paid the deposit, the production clock starts. Here is the standard timeline for custom enamel pins:

Total standard lead time: 14–21 working days from proof approval. Rush production (7–10 working days) is available at a premium — enquire at time of order if you have a firm event deadline.

Step 5 — Packaging Options

How your pins are presented affects how they’re received. Standard packaging options at Aquaholic Gifts:

• Individual poly bags — standard inclusion; clear bag with backing card slot. Clean and functional for bulk use.
• Backing card — branded card header displaying your logo and pin name. Popular for retail and gift use.
• Velvet pouch — adds a luxury feel; great for executive gifts and awards.
• Custom gift box — ideal for premium gifting and event door gifts. If you’re selecting enamel pins as event giveaways, a small gift box dramatically elevates the perceived value of the pin.
• Bulk loose in box — most economical for internal use (staff uniforms, large-scale distributions where individual packaging isn’t needed).

Ordering for Schools & Non-Profit Organisations

Schools, CCAs, and non-profit organisations frequently need pins at the MOQ of 300 pcs but want them split across different designs (e.g., one design for prefects, another for CCA members). As a general rule, each unique design requires its own MOQ. For detailed guidance on ordering custom CCA badges and prefect pins for educational institutions, see our dedicated school pins guide.

Reorders: Faster Turnaround, Lower Cost

Once your mould has been created, reorders are significantly faster and may have lower per-unit pricing (no tooling fee on existing moulds). Most clients reorder annually for new staff intake, updated branding, or seasonal campaigns. Moulds are retained indefinitely — you can reorder years after your original production run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order fewer than 300 pieces?

The standard MOQ is 300 pieces for new custom designs. For reorders of existing moulds, smaller quantities may be possible — contact our team for availability.

Is a deposit required?

Yes. A deposit (typically 50% of the order value) is required before production begins. The balance is payable before delivery.

Can I mix pin sizes or finishes in one order?

Each unique design + size + finish combination is treated as a separate production run with its own MOQ. Mixing is possible but each variant must meet the 300-piece MOQ.

Do you provide physical samples before full production?

Pre-production physical samples are available on request and are strongly recommended for first-time orders or brand-critical colour matching. Sample lead time is approximately 7–10 working days; a sample fee applies but is credited against your full order.