Cloisonné Pins
Cloisonné, pins are by far the best quality, most beautiful and longest lasting of all the lapel pin making techniques. At MaxPins we specialize in working with this ancient and elegant process. Our designs take the utmost advantage of this craft to customize pins of the highest quality that you will be proud to display and wear.
Cloisonné, is an ancient technique combining metalworking with other crafts. It is a multi-step process used to produce icons, plaques, jewelry, vases, and many other items. Each color of a cloisonné object is separated from other colors by silver or gold wires and has the appearance of stone inlay.
Dating back to the 13th century, the cloisonné process was first used in ancient China to create vases and other art for the Emperors. Cloisonné pins start with a metal sheet that is stamped in order to create a raised outline of the design. The recessed areas are then filled with powdery glass-like color resins. Each color is filled separately and fired in an oven at 1700 degrees. The process and the use of glass resins give each cloisonné pin a hard, glossy finish that resembles the finest inlaid jewelry.
