Custom Christmas Ornaments
Die-Cast Metal Christmas Ornaments in Bulk
A Christmas ornament is a small piece of metal that stays on a tree, then in a box, then on a tree again — which is why it works as a corporate gift: it is kept, not eaten or thrown away. Sinoawards makes them as die-cast zinc alloy or brass pieces with the relief cast into the metal: snowflakes, stars, bells, wreaths, buildings, mascots, logo silhouettes. Plated in antique silver, antique gold or nickel, decorated by laser engraving, enamel or a printed dome, and packed for bulk distribution, retail peg display or gifting.
The ornaments share their tooling, plating and enamel lines with our medals, coins and fridge magnets, so a company that already orders award pieces can put the same crest on a tree ornament without a second artwork process.
Key Features
- Die-cast relief — the wreath, snowflake or building front is cast, not printed onto a flat disc
- Zinc alloy or brass, plated in antique silver, antique gold, nickel or a dyed finish
- Three decorations — laser engraving, soft or hard enamel, or a printed epoxy dome
- Any outline — snowflakes, bells, stars, baubles, buildings, mascots, map shapes
- Hanging hardware fitted — satin ribbon loop, jump ring or metal hook
- Assortment packs — single design, three-piece mini set or six-piece assortment
- Retail and gift packing — polybag, printed backing card or lined gift box
- Digital proof of the relief, plating and colour before the mould is cut
Ornament Specifications
| Material | Zinc alloy, die-cast; brass, die-struck for flatter pieces |
|---|---|
| Thickness | Set by the relief, typically 2–4 mm at the base plate |
| Plating | Antique silver, antique gold, nickel, dyed colour finish |
| Decoration | Laser engraving, soft enamel, hard enamel, printed epoxy dome |
| Standard sizes | 50 mm, 60 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm; custom outlines |
| Hanging | Satin ribbon loop, jump ring or small metal hook, colour matched to the piece |
| Design and logo | Your own design; relief design and digital proof included |
| Minimum order | Quoted per design — the mould is the fixed cost, so a repeat run prices lower |
| Packing | Polybag, printed backing card, or gift box with satin or foam insert |
| Shipping | Worldwide by air express or sea freight; freight quoted with the order |
Engraved, Enamel and Printed Ornaments
The decoration is chosen from the artwork, and it decides how the piece reads on a tree under warm light. Engraving keeps the plating visible and gives a restrained, premium look; enamel gives flat colour that stays legible across a room; a printed dome is the only route for artwork with gradients or photographic detail.
Laser engraved
Line art, crests, buildings and lettering cut into the plated surface. The best choice when the metal finish is the point, and the easiest way to add individual names or years.
Soft and hard enamel
Soft enamel sits below the metal ridge and keeps a tactile, slightly recessed surface; hard enamel is polished flat with the metal for a smooth, premium finish. Both hold flat colour blocks with a defined outline.
Printed epoxy dome
A printed disc under a glossy resin dome, for winter scenes, photographs or multi-colour artwork. Cheapest for full-colour designs and the only option when the artwork has soft edges.
Combined decoration
Most ornaments mix two: enamel colour inside an engraved border, or an engraved name under a small enamel crest. The proof shows the layer order before production.
Sizes and Shapes
Sizes are quoted across the widest point of the finished outline. A single ornament reads best at 60–75 mm; an assortment works at 50 mm because the pieces are seen together. The table pairs the standard sizes with the way they are normally bought.
| 50 mm | Mini set piece, tree filler, small gift |
|---|---|
| 60 mm | Single corporate crest, retail peg card |
| 75 mm | Most common size for landmark and building fronts |
| 90 mm | Detailed scene, resort and museum piece |
| 100 mm | Feature ornament, gift box centrepiece |
| Custom outline | State shapes, mascots, logos, cut-outs |
Because the outline comes from the mould, an unusual shape costs no more than a circle. The one adjustment is on thin features: the points of a snowflake or the tail of a star are made slightly heavier than drawn so the casting releases cleanly and the piece survives packing and postage.
Where Custom Ornaments Are Used
Corporate Gifting
A crest, building or anniversary piece in a lined box, sent to clients and staff at the end of the year. Often produced with a matching keychain or magnet for a gift set.
Museums and Attractions
Building fronts, exhibits and annual editions in antique finishes for museum shops, visitor centres and heritage sites.
Resorts and Hospitality
Destination ornaments sold in hotel shops and given to returning guests, usually a landmark or scenery piece in a gift box.
Charities and Fundraising
Annual ornaments sold as a fundraising line or given to donors at a winter event, where a year engraved on the back turns the piece into a collectible.
Artwork Guidance for Metal Ornaments
Vector artwork is the fastest route — AI, PDF, EPS, SVG or CDR with fonts converted to outlines — plus a reference photograph if the piece is a building or a scene. Three practical notes:
- Lettering: keep cast text at 1.2 mm stroke width and engraved text at 1 mm or more. Below that, letters fill in during plating and the engraving loses contrast.
- Relief vs size: a 50 mm ornament holds one foreground element; a full building front with trees and railings belongs at 75 mm or above.
- Hanging point: the loop needs a solid area of metal at the top. Artwork with a thin spike where the hole would go is adjusted at proof stage.
The design team builds the relief and sends a digital proof showing the outline, size, plating, decoration and hanger; nothing is cast until that proof is approved.
How to Order Custom Ornaments
Send the artwork or a reference photograph, the size and the quantity to sales@sinoawards.com or via WhatsApp, and the team returns a quotation with a digital proof.
- Choose the shape, size and decoration — engraving, enamel or print, and which plating.
- Send the artwork — vector outline with fonts outlined, plus a photograph for landmark pieces.
- Review the digital proof — relief, plating, decoration layer order and hanger position.
- Mould, casting and QC — mould cutting, casting, polishing, plating, decoration and hanger fitting.
- Packing and shipping — polybag, backing card or gift box, shipped by air express or sea freight.
Packaging and Shipping
Bulk orders ship in polybags, sorted by design; retail orders go onto a printed backing card with a hole for peg display; gift orders go into a box with a satin or foam insert and a ribbon matched to the ornament. The packing is chosen at quotation stage because it changes both the unit cost and the carton volume.
Ornaments are light but bulky, so freight is quoted on the packed volume as well as the weight. Sea freight is normal for retail programmes planned months ahead; air express is used when a gifting deadline is close. Both can travel with medals, coins or magnets from the same order.
Why Order Ornaments From Sinoawards
An ornament is a die-cast metal part with a plated finish, which is the same work this factory does all year on medals and challenge coins — the mould cutting, polishing, plating and enamel lines are the ones already running for award programmes. That matters on a seasonal product: the finish has to be right the first time, because there is no second Christmas to fix it.
For corporate buyers, the ornament is usually one line in a wider gift set; we quote it together with the keychain, magnet or coin so the set shares one colour reference and one shipment. OEM and ODM work is available for distributors and gift companies selling under their own label.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ornaments made of?
Zinc alloy or brass, die-cast or die-struck in a steel mould, then plated and decorated. The relief is part of the casting — a wreath, a snowflake, a bell, a building front — so the piece has depth rather than being a printed disc. A satin ribbon loop, a jump ring or a small metal hook is fitted at the top, and the piece is thin enough to hang on a branch without pulling it down.
Can the ornament carry our company name, a date or a logo?
Yes. Lettering is either cast into the mould (best for a short name or a year that repeats every order) or laser engraved after plating (best for names, dates and individual recipients). On very small ornaments keep lettering to 1.2 mm stroke width; engraved text below that becomes shallow and hard to read once the piece is plated.
Which decoration holds our design best — engraving, enamel or print?
Engraving for line art, crests, buildings and lettering, because it leaves the metal finish visible. Soft or hard enamel for flat colour blocks with a defined outline, which is what most corporate crests and mascot ornaments use. A printed epoxy dome for artwork with gradients, photographs or many colours, where neither engraving nor enamel can carry the detail.
What shapes and sizes can you make?
Any outline the mould can close: snowflakes, stars, bells, wreaths, baubles, stockings, trees, buildings, animals, state and country shapes. Common sizes run from 50 mm to 100 mm across, and a set of three or four smaller pieces is popular for retail assortment packs. Very fine spikes on a snowflake are made thicker than drawn so the casting releases and survives packing.
Do you make assortments and multi-piece sets?
Yes. A six-piece assortment, a three-piece mini set on a backing card, or one design in several platings are all normal production runs. Each shape needs its own mould, so an assortment is quoted as the sum of its shapes plus one packing line — that is why a single design is the cheapest way to start.
How are the ornaments packed?
Three options: polybag only for bulk distribution, a printed backing card for retail peg display, or a gift box with satin or foam insert for corporate gifting. Ribbon and box colour are chosen with the ornament so the piece and its packaging read as one product.
When should an order be placed for Christmas?
The schedule runs backwards from the sale date, not forwards from the order. Most Christmas programmes are confirmed in October so that goods are in hand by November, which leaves time for retail distribution and corporate gifting. Production starts only after the digital proof is approved, and the freight method is chosen against the date the goods have to arrive.
Can ornaments be combined with magnets, keychains or coins in one order?
Yes, and it is usually cheaper to do so. They come off the same die-casting, plating and enamel lines, so one colour reference covers the whole gift set and everything ships in one carton on one invoice.
Get a Quote for Your Christmas Ornaments
Send the artwork or a photograph of the building or scene, the size and the quantity for a quote and digital proof. Tell us the sale date and how the pieces are packed, so the schedule is built backwards from it.
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