Crafts Plating - Custom Crafts

Plating defines the final look—tone, reflectivity, and style. Choose from shiny, antique, and matte/misty finishes, with options for two-tone and color plating.
Clear finish recommendations based on your design and usage
Hang plating and barrel plating options (with practical notes)
Two-tone plating available with process limitations
Bulk-friendly consistency checks before packing

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Choose Your Finish Style

Option A — Shiny (Polished)

Best for：premium, bright, clean look
Feels like：high contrast, reflective metal lines

Option B — Antique (Vintage Contrast)

Best for：classic “coin / badge / vintage” style
Feels like：dark recessed areas + highlighted edges

Option C — Misty / Matte / Satin

Best for：modern, softer reflection, less “mirror” glare
Feels like：smooth, subtle tone (often called misty/matte)

Shiny Finish (Polished)

Best for：logos, clean brand look, modern gifts
Pairs well with：soft enamel, printing, clear metal borders
Buyer note：Shiny finishes highlight scratches more—good packing matters.

Antique Finish (Vintage Look)

Best for：challenge coins, badges, heritage style, 3D relief
Why it’s popular：details look deeper and more dimensional

Misty / Matte / Satin

Best for：modern style, softer reflection, more “premium calm” look
Buyer note：Great choice when you want metal to look less “flashy” under light.

Hang Plating

What it is：Products are hung on racks during plating.
Pros：cleaner appearance, better for premium finishes
Practical note：Tying marks may appear in certain areas, depending on the rack position. We manage placement to reduce visibility (often on edges or hidden areas).

Standard Color List

Different finishes may vary in cost. In general, standard colors are more budget-friendly, while premium tones and real-gold plating options cost more. We’ll quote clearly based on your selected finish.

Nickel

Black Nickel

Dye Black

Copper

Gold

Silver

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Nickel

Antique Copper

Antique-Brass

Black-Nickel

Two-Tone Plating (Dual Finish)

Two-tone plating can elevate perceived value. However, some finish combinations have process limitations.
Two antique finishes are not always compatible in the same product (for example, Antique Gold + Antique Silver may not be possible depending on process).
Design tips：
Use two-tone on raised areas (logos, borders, highlights)
Keep contrast clear (avoid “too similar” tones)
Confirm the exact finish combination during proof stage

Color Plating (Special Options)

Color plating (e.g., blue, rainbow, special tones) is available. These options often require higher MOQ and higher cost, and feasibility can depend on available dye tanks and process setup.
Buyer note：
Common color platings may be priced similarly
Special tones may require additional setup and higher MOQ
We’ll confirm feasibility after artwork review

How to Choose the Right Finish

Step 1 — What style do you want?

Premium bright → Shiny
Classic dimensional → Antique
Modern subtle → Misty/Matte

Step 2 — What product type is it?

Challenge coins / 3D relief → Antique often looks best
Pins with enamel → Shiny or misty helps borders look clean
Keychains / accessories → Shiny for brand look, misty for modern

Step 3 — Do you need special effects?

Two-tone for premium look
Color plating for standout style (higher MOQ/cost)

Start Your Custom Metal Crafts Project

Tell us what you want to create—pins, coins, medals, keychains or other metal crafts—and we’ll come back with a tailored solution. Our engineer-led sales team will review your design and usage, recommend suitable processes and materials, and provide a clear, no-obligation quote with lead time for your program.

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