Photo-Etched Enamel Pins are an excellent alternative to soft enamel pins. The photo-etching technique allows for a lighter pin at a more affordable price. Your image is transferred onto a piece of metal, and then it is acid-etched onto your pin. Afterward, the colors are hand-painted and baked at temperatures up to 160 degrees, ensuring the quality of the colors. With the photo-etched enamel pin, there's an option to add a layer of epoxy on top of your pin. This prevents the colors from fading and cracking, giving your pin a smooth surface.