
Cat pins give rescue groups, cat cafes, clubs, artists, and shops a wearable format for original feline artwork. The designs shown above include a black-and-white cat in a moonlit arch, a round three-cat portrait, a rescue badge, a sleeping calico in a teacup, and a black cat against a city skyline. Use these examples as inspiration, or send your own artwork or idea for a fully custom design.
Choose a single portrait when coat markings and expression carry the design, or use a group composition when several cats need equal attention. A short club, cafe, rescue, or shop name can frame the cats without competing with faces, tails, paws, or small markings.
Browse Custom Animal Pins when a coordinated range includes other species.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Order Type | Custom cat-themed pins made from buyer-supplied or authorized artwork and wording |
| Listed Sizes | 1" / 25.4mm, 1.25" / 32mm, 1.5" / 38mm, 1.75" / 44mm, and 2" / 50.8mm |
| Recommended Order Quantity | 25 pieces; smaller runs may be quoted at a higher unit price and may include a $90–$150 setup fee depending on artwork and production needs |
| Design Direction | Single portraits, group portraits, rescue badges, cafe themes, sleeping poses, or moonlit club emblems |
| Proof Review | Cat count, coat markings, eyes, whiskers, wording, size, backing, and packaging are confirmed before production |
| Price and Delivery | Quoted for the approved design, quantity, options, and destination |
- Single portrait: Give the face and body enough space for recognizable eye color, chest patches, tail shape, and ear markings; simplify background stars, plants, or skyline details first.
- Group portrait: Keep each head large enough to read and separate overlapping coats with clear outlines. Move long names or adoption details to a backing card.
- Black cat pins benefit from a lighter chest patch, eye color, metal outline, moon, or contrasting background. White enamel cat pins and ginger enamel cat pins also need clear borders so pale or warm coat areas remain distinct from the surrounding design.
- Sleeping enamel cat pins work best with a simple curled silhouette and only the most recognizable coat patches. A cup, cushion, or crescent can support the pose without hiding the face or tail.
- Rescue groups and cat cafes can pair an original cat illustration with a short approved name or campaign phrase; adoption information and longer messages are clearer on a custom card.
- Clubs and shops can plan separate enamel cat pins by coat color, character, or pose. List each design, size, quantity, and package combination so the quote and proof set stay organized.
- Send the cat artwork, logo, photo reference, or sketch with exact wording, quantity, preferred size, destination, and required date.
- Review the quote and proposed layout, including separate designs, finishes, backings, and packaging.
- Review the animal features, layout, wording, colors, and selected options in your digital proof, and request any changes before approval.
- Approve the final artwork and specification before production, and retain the approved version for reorders or coordinated color editions.
Can several cats appear on one pin?
Yes. A round group layout works well when each face has enough room for recognizable ears, eyes, and coat markings. A larger listed size may help when the design includes three or more cats.
How can a black cat stay visible against a dark background?
Use a contrasting metal outline, lighter chest or eye details, and a moon, stars, or colored frame. Review those separations at the stated physical size before approval.
Can a cat photo be simplified into pin artwork?
Yes. Supply a clear reference and identify the essential coat patches, eye color, pose, and expression. The proof translates those traits into readable shapes rather than reproducing every strand of fur.
Can our rescue or cafe name be included?
Yes, if you supply wording and artwork you are authorized to use. Keep the pin text short and place longer contact, adoption, or campaign details on the backing card.
Can I order fewer than 25 cat pins?
Smaller runs may be available at a higher unit price. Depending on the artwork and production setup, a $90–$150 setup fee may be added to the quote.
