4-5 weeks from artwork approval for up to 1000 3D badges.

5-6 weeks for up to 5000 3D badges.

NOTE: A complex design or bigger badge can also add to the timescales.

Everything, that’s why they’re called Personalised Badges! You can modify:

– Size
– Shape
– Metal colour (Plating)
– Fitting
– Packaging

We offer a full, 3D badge service!

3D badges (also known as 3D lapel pins, 3D die-cast pins, full relief pins, cast 3D pins, or modeled 3D badges in the custom pin and badge industry) feature raised, sculpted, multi-level designs that create genuine three-dimensional depth and realism, making elements like figures, architecture, animals, faces, or logos appear lifelike and protruding from the base.

The term “3D” refers to the advanced manufacturing process, typically die-casting (where molten metal, often zinc alloy, is injected under high pressure into a custom mold) or sometimes rubber molding/casting, allowing for complex raised relief, varying thicknesses, curved surfaces, and intricate sculpting that goes far beyond the flat or simple embossed effects of standard 2D badges. Unlike traditional enamel pins, which are primarily 2D with colour fills, 3D badges focus on the metal itself for dimensionality—enamel (soft or hard) can be added selectively for colour, but the core visual impact comes from the sculpted metal contours.

These badges offer exceptional detail and a premium, tactile feel, with full structural integrity when properly moulded, resulting in eye-catching, high-end pieces that stand out dramatically on lapels, uniforms, or displays. Often used for intricate logos, mascots, military insignia, or commemorative items, 3D badges provide a luxurious, sculptural aesthetic without relying solely on colour or flat enameling, though they may be combined with plating, polishing, or epoxy for added shine and protection.