Soft enamel lapel pins start with the same process as die struck lapel pins. A flat, metal sheet in your choice of polished or antique gold, silver or copper is stamped with a die, which imprints your design onto the surface of the pin. Colors are then placed (one at a time) into the recessed areas using enamel paint. If you choose, a clear epoxy coating can then be added to your soft enamel pins at no additional charge in order to give a higher degree of protection.