The Secret Side of a Custom Pin
Next time you have a lapel pin in your hand, take a moment to flip it over and take a look at the back. Most people don’t bother to check because there’s usually nothing to see but a post and a clutch. Be that as it may, when it comes to custom lapel pins, you might find something special hidden on the back.
Unique designs pressed into the back of a lapel pin are called backstamps. Here at MCS, we can create all kinds of different backstamps, and we’ve noticed that different customers like to use them for different things. Some people like to include personal signatures, while others prefer to have a logo or emblem molded into the back of each pin. If you’re in the market for a set of custom pins, including a backstamp on the secret side of your custom design is one of the best ways to leave your mark and expand on your message.
Signing Your Work With a Unique Backstamp
One of the most popular backstamps you will see on a set of custom lapel pins is a signature. Artists from all over the world create their own novelty pins and bring them along to festivals, shows and sometimes sell them online through Etsy or personal websites. Just as a painter inks a signature at the bottom of the canvas, pin designers include a custom backstamp as a means of signing their work.
But a signature doesn’t have to be a name or set of initials. Pin retailers and businesses that create custom pins like to include company logos, emblems or trademarks. Having a brand backstamp helps people know where they can find similar designs and more information on any given organization.
How Do You Design a Custom Backstamp?
The process of designing and producing custom backstamps is very similar to the process of creating a custom lapel pin design. If you have a few pin backstamp ideas, just let us know when you submit a free quote form anywhere on our website. The free artwork proof we send will include the main pin design as well as a mock-up of the backstamp design. From there, you can make as many revisions as you need until the backstamp artwork is just right!
Something to keep in mind is that clarity and legibility of a backstamp are directly affected by your choice of plating. High polish plating is much more reflective than antique plating or matt plating options. The small size of most lapel pins combined with a shiny metal surface can hurt the legibility of your backstamps.
The Finishing Touch is Often the Most Important
The finishing touches are what bring everything together. Backstamps are usually simple, but they are also an effective means of driving home your message and making an impact with your custom lapel pins.
Whether you're looking to raise awareness for a special cause, raise the profile of your motorcycle club, or simply put your stamp on a design, we've got you covered.we’ve got you covered. Send us an email today, and see what kind of custom backstamp we can create for you.