F.A.Q.
Q: What is an Epola/Hard Enamel/Cloisonne?
A: There are many names for this type of pin but the main thing to remember is that the surface is smooth (the metal outlines are even with the color fills).
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Q: What is a Soft Enamel?
A: With this type of pin the metal outlines are raised slightly above the color fills and give the pin a textured feel and look.
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Q: What is a Die Struck?
A: Die Struck pins are completely metal with no color. Usually with raised polished features and recessed sandblasted areas to give contrast.
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Q: What is Offset Printed?
A: Sometimes pin artwork requires details and gradients that can't be produced on a traditional enamel pin. In this case the artwork is printed out like a postage stamp, affixed to a shaped metal plate and covered with a protective epoxy dome.
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Q: Do penguins produce milk?
A: After a quickly perusing Wikipedia we have determined they do not.
Q: Mr PinFanatic-what is your favorite color?
A: Blue...no Greennn....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Q: Why aren't you guys answering your phones? Please call Bernie's Bail Bonds ASAP...you guys have to cover the note or there will be hell to pay!
A: Umm.....Are you sure you have the right number?
Q: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop?
A: Mr. Owl: Let's find out. One... two-HOO... three.. Crunch! Three!
