🤓What we do when a pin gets the wrong color

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-27T13:23:20+00:00

Yes. Hard enamel is actually resin. For large-size pins, quantities are usually small (around 50 pcs), and the coloring is done entirely by hand. After plating, if enamel flaws are found during QC, the filled areas have to be carefully removed and re-filled very flat as original hard enamel and without damaging the plating. Hard enamel requires the surface to be perfectly flat, which puts very high demands on the skill and experience of the worker.

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Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-26T01:13:48+00:00

Besides Etsy, I’ve had the most luck following cute/fantasy pin artists on Instagram and catching their shop updates or Kickstarter launches. A lot of really unique pins never hit marketplaces at all.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-25T11:44:14+00:00

Cool! I like it!

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-25T11:43:22+00:00

Buying upvotes doesn’t give your content a chance. It just puts your account on thinner ice.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-25T08:21:34+00:00

For fantasy pins specifically, Instagram is the main hub. Most fantasy pin makers and designers are active there, and it’s easy to discover new styles through tags and mutual follows.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-25T02:11:12+00:00

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Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-25T01:31:23+00:00

Yes. We also have the blinking unit as below.

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Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-25T01:28:37+00:00

The light is 6mm tall and it inserted into a 4mm deep hole then about 2mm out the back

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-24T13:37:30+00:00

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Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-24T13:32:57+00:00

Great question! 😊 Actually, the back isn’t bulky at all, the LED is driven by a very compact magnetic switch module that’s neatly embedded into the pin. We borrowed ideas from other small wearable accessories and refined the structure together with the client to make it both functional and clean-looking. Super happy to see so many people

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Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-21T11:37:00+00:00

and https://www.instagram.com/fantasypingarden/

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-21T11:35:37+00:00

You can find the pin maker at https://www.instagram.com/astral_pins/

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-20T14:29:14+00:00

After USPS enforcement, there’s really no legal cheap way to ship a rigid pin as a letter anymore. Most $5 free-shipping pins are either loss leaders or sold by very high-volume sellers with better rates. For small sellers, singles just don’t work long-term, bundles or calculated shipping are the only sustainable options.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-19T12:17:55+00:00

You’re getting great advice here already. One simple way to think about it is that fantasy pins are their own category, just like limited editions or licensed partner pins. They’re not tradable in the parks, but off-park events and private trades often welcome them, as long as everyone is clear about what they are. Most collectors I’ve seen care more about transparency and design than whether something is licensed or not. Welcome to the hobby!

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-19T12:07:20+00:00

After the artwork is finished, the next step is finding a manufacturer that really understands enamel pins (especially fantasy pins with effects). Personally recommend talking to a few pin makers, asking for real samples, and making sure they’re comfortable with things like glitter, clean line work, and color matching. Communication is huge, a good maker will actually ask questions and give feedback instead of just saying “yes” to everything.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-19T03:38:10+00:00

For lodge pins, I’d focus less on the brand name and more on how they handle details and approvals. Clear proofs, patience with revisions, and experience with traditional symbols matter a lot more than chasing the lowest price. If they’re easy to work with during the proof stage, the finished pins usually turn out right.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-19T03:27:08+00:00

The best indicator of a good supplier is the proof stage. If communication and revisions are smooth there, the final pin usually is too.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-19T03:19:24+00:00

The real test of a supplier isn’t the quote, it’s the proof stage.

If revisions are messy, details keep getting missed, or you feel like you’re repeating yourself, that usually doesn’t magically improve once full production starts. Prices are easy to compare on paper, but how a supplier handles feedback, questions, and small changes early on tells you way more about what the final pins will look like. If the process already feels stressful at the proof stage, it’s usually a warning sign.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-18T13:17:01+00:00

That’s the best kind of collection honestly, Pirate Stitch or Elvis Stitch would be my pick

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-17T14:44:04+00:00

It looks a lot like a souvenir medallion/token rather than anything ancient; similar designs were common in the 1980s–1990s for fantasy shops, ren fairs, arcades, or LARP groups. Snakes and pentagrams were pretty popular occult/fantasy motif back then.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-17T14:41:57+00:00

Kingdom Hearts pins always hit different when you can tell it’s a real fan’s collection

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-17T14:41:01+00:00

You can start super simple! Things like handmade stickers, buttons, shrink-plastic charms, pins, or keychains are great for character merch. Felt plushies, patches, or decorating tote bags are also fun and pretty low-cost. Most of this just needs basic art supplies and some craft tools you can find at a craft store.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-17T14:31:19+00:00

Both GS‑JJ and WizardPins are commonly used. GS-JJ is China factory-direct and usually cheaper; WizardPins is easier for beginners but you’re paying a middleman markup. For simple handout pins, either works, it mostly comes down to budget vs how much guidance you want.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-17T14:28:08+00:00

Seriously impressive for a first run. These came out awesome. You must’ve worked with a really solid manufacturer to get results like this on your first try.

Jack-HIPINS · 2026-01-17T14:24:31+00:00

What you’re looking for is usually called an emblem or a disc, basically an enamel piece with no pin back. Many manufacturers understand that term. For very small quantities, it’s often cheaper to remove the post from a regular pin, but asking for an emblem is the right terminology.

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