This resin epola is a resin-based substance that is heated to create a bright, hard, enamel-like finish. Epola has the similar process to cloisonné. It uses a brilliant colored resin in recessed areas and allows Pantone color matching system. A die is cut and stamped on a sheet of copper, and the pins are cut out to the outline of the design shape by shaping a mold. The product is heated to 800-900 degrees. After being baked at a very high temperature, the glass enamel is sanded and polished to flush out the metal lines that separate the colors. In this process, it reveals small details beautifully and it gives a glassy smooth finish and lustrous quality to each piece. And also, silk screen printing is added in the process. Resin Epola lapel pins are more defined, colorful and offers a smoother surface than soft enamel pins. Usually, epoxy coating is recommended in this process. This process allows for small metal detail that you would not be able to produce in other styles. Epola style pins also are very durable. With Cloisonné lapel pins can break or fracture if dropped, because they are basically made out of glass. We have put Epola pins through the wash and they emerged looking as though they were just unpacked. If you are looking for fine detail, bright colors, and durability, then the Epola process is the choice that should be made. 

Standard Thickness: Approximately 2.0mm 

Metal: Gold plating to front, back, pins and outline of each letter and star of life. 

Measures 1.75" x 5/8" (Standard citation size) Epola Pins are the new cloisonné pins. Epola has been used to make pins for the past decades. It is the highest quality pin and it was characterized by the fact that there are thin metal gold plated lines separating each color, star of life and letter of your pin.