Designing a set of custom keychains is a fun and engaging process. Depending on who they’re for, there are all kinds of different ways to go about making custom artwork. Some are designed as souvenirs, while others are designed as trade show giveaways, depicting a company’s brand in bright colors. No matter what kind of custom keychain design you need, our Signature Pins team is here to help.

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Front and back of an Almirante Viel Lanzamiento keychain with the Chilean flag and a gold split ring

Thinking Outside the Box for Your Custom Keychain Design

Every custom design tells a story. Businesses use their brand to tell their company’s story, families create their own special designs in celebration of reunions and marriages, and universities present their coat of arms as a symbol of heritage and scholarship. Custom keychain designs are special because they have so much potential to share these types of stories with the world.

Connecting a keychain to a backpack, a coat zipper or even a set of keys will result in your design spreading far and wide. When it comes to creating something eye-catching and unique, it helps to think outside of the box. Most people imagine a rectangular or circular design when first setting out to create a special keychain design of their own, but if you really want your design to stand out, we offer plenty of ways to break away from tradition.

Custom shape is one of the first things we suggest to consider. Shape can tell a story even better than words printed in a design, so think of ways that custom shape can accentuate your artwork. We’ve designed star-shaped keychains, designs shaped like states and countries around the world, and designs with intricate cut outs and functional additions.

Spinner keychain with rotating center and custom shaped keychains including airplane, shooting star, and Lionheart designs

If you’re looking for a cool keychain design to hand out at a trade show, having something fun like a spinner or bottle opener cut out is sure to make a lasting impression. The best part about something like a bottle opener keychain is how it encourages people to keep your design close by so they can be ready to pop the cap off a cold drink once they leave the trade show floor.

For customers who need a custom keychain design for a special event like a family reunion, a wedding or a fundraiser, offset printed designs are always a popular option. Offset printed designs make it easy to incorporate a photograph or a piece of digitally printed artwork into your design. If you want to include a person’s face in the design, or perhaps an image of a beautiful scene or location, a picture keychain is your best bet.

When it comes to souvenir keychains with colorful artwork, the most popular types of designs chosen by our customers are soft enamel and cloisonne keychains. Both soft enamel and cloisonne are perfectly suited for capturing intricate emblem designs, logos and unique character artwork, so no matter what kind of design you need, we can make it happen.

Offset printed keychains with portrait and patriotic art next to epoxy coated Penn and Teller Vegas keychains

Soft enamel has a layered appearance and textured surface, whereas cloisonne has a smooth, seamless texture that’s known for its jewelry quality. If you prefer the look of a bare-metal design, our die struck keychains will give you the classic appearance you need. Choosing between these types of keychain designs is all a matter of personal preference. If you’re not sure which one you like best, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help narrow down your choices.

Sending in Your Ideas for Custom Keychain Design

To get started on your own keychain design, all you need to do is fill out a free quote form on our website. This is the best way to let us know what kind of artwork you need, how many personalized keychains you need, and the deadline for the project.

Die struck keychains in antique silver and antique gold including golf club and university seal designs

Once the form is submitted, our art team will set to work on your first free proof of artwork. All artwork and revisions are free, and your first proof will be ready within 48 hours. We’re here to help bring your vision to life, so be sure to let us know how we can improve the design. Once everything is perfect, we can finalize your order. Standard production takes 3–4 weeks; shipping is additional (free, typically a few days).

Get Started on Your Personalized Keychains Today!

Custom keychains are designed to be on the move. Whether they’re attached to a set of keys, a backpack or the zipper of a coat, your artwork will be on display for years to come. Here at Signature Pins, we’ve been in the business of handcrafting custom products since the year 2000. We’re committed to providing the best customer service and highest quality custom designs available online.

Boozefighters bottle-and-wings shaped keychain in green enamel clipped to a carabiner on green felt

Whether you need a unique trade show giveaway with your company’s brand artwork, or maybe a special gift to offer members of your team, we’re here to help. All of our customers receive free artwork and revisions, as well as free shipping to the United States. Couple all of this with our 100% quality guarantee and it’s easy to see why we’re the best custom keychain maker online.

Custom Keychain Options

Are you placing a lapel pin order? Now’s the perfect time to add custom keychains. With a few minor tweaks to the size and shape, your lapel pins can quickly be turned into attractive and practical customized keychains. This could save you up to 30% depending on your order specifics.

Single Sided Keychains

Attachments: You decide which attachment to include, including:

  • Standard Loop
  • Hooks
  • Chains and More!

Double Sided Keychains

Make your keychains truly unique by adding your choice of attachments. Jump loop, standard loop, hooks, chains and others are available. Ask your representative for all the details. (Pricing shown includes split key ring attachment with jump loop.)

Colors: Choose any color you'd like. We offer up to (7) at no additional charge. Our experienced graphic designers can match virtually any color in the rainbow.

Explore Finishes & Upgrades

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Custom Lapel Pin Plating Options

High-polish gold plated lapel pin

Custom Lapel Pin Backing Options

Butterfly clutch backing on a lapel pin

Custom Lapel Pin Upgrades

Lapel pin with a dangler charm

Keychain Pricing

Compare pricing by size, quantity, and finish to estimate your project cost.

Soft Enamel (Up to 7 Colors)

Size 50
1.5" $6.03

Cloisonné (Up to 7 Colors)

Size 50
1.5" $6.03

Die Struck (Metal Only)

Size 50
1.5" $6.03

Custom Pin Customer Reviews

Common Lapel Pin Questions

A lapel pin, also known as an enamel pin, is a small pin worn on clothing, often on the lapel of a jacket, attached to a bag, or displayed on a piece of fabric. Lapel pins can be ornamental or can indicate the wearer's affiliation with an organization or cause.

All we need is your logo, text, thoughts or ideas. We have a staff of graphic artists and they will create your design from any information that you can provide to us.

Our minimum quantity to order is 100.

Once you have received your proof and pricing, approved the digital proof and paid for your order, we will begin production immediately! Standard production time is 3.5–4 weeks; shipping is additional (free, typically a few days). Adding upgrades like glitter, spinners, etc. adds production time. Sometimes we get backed up during trading pin season as well, so order early! When complete, we'll ship your order free of charge to the continental United States. If you need your pins quicker than our current lead time, we also offer rush trading pin options in 3–5 days of production, typically about a week delivered!

We do! USA Made Rush pins are UV-printed simulated enamel on stock blanks only (no custom shapes, no die-struck, no enamel fill) and take 3–5 days of production, typically about a week delivered. For more information on these, check out this page! If you have a deadline on a standard enamel order, confirm with your salesperson what the production queue looks like at the time of order.

All of the designs that you see on the web page are previous designs that we have created for other clients. We do not stock any lapel pins however we can create any custom design that you want.