Enamel pins offer a petite yet strong form of self-expression that won't go unnoticed. If you've got an idea for a pin design, then you probably have a few questions before you get started.
Once you’ve come up with your designs, you’ll need to track down a manufacturer who can take your ideas and transform them into enamel pins.
Manufacturing Specifications for Enamel Pins
For enamel pins, there are a few details that you should keep in mind when reaching out to a manufacturer.
Most enamel lapel pin manufacturers will allow you to customize the materials that you use for your pins, beyond hard or soft enamel. You’ll be able to choose the color and texture of your enamel pins’ base before dyes are added, so make sure you ask to see all the options available. You should also ask about the options available for the needle on the back of your pin, including whether the clasp for the needle is steel, rubber or some other material.
Additionally, find out if your chosen manufacturers will also let you customize the way your pins are shipped. Enamel pins usually arrive in small plastic bags, but some manufacturers will allow you to add a custom backing card to each bag for a unique, professional touch. If backing cards are available, make sure you’re given the exact design specifications for them including color limitations and bleed area.
Validating Your Idea
Any trustworthy manufacturer will send you a proof or sample pin for you to inspect before ordering a full run of product. Be sure to thoroughly examine this sample to make sure that your product lives up to your vision.
After finalizing your product design, the next step is to validate demand. Order the smallest run possible first and see how it does. Once you’re positive that there’s a substantial demand for your product, then you can think about scaling up and increasing the size of your orders.
Choose a Manufacturer
Creating an enamel pin is not something most people have the ability to do in the United States: there are very few manufacturers that create pins from start to finish in the country, This makes pins an import product that is often manufactured in China.
Many US-based companies actually help create your file and place the order with a Chinese manufacturer. Many capable artists and general computer users can create their final designs and usable vector files without the help of one of these companies. These companies tout they will turn your artwork into a pin design for free - which is not completely accurate: they often upcharge your order by as much as $300 above the Chinese manufacturers prices.
Many US-based companies actually help create your file and place the order with a Chinese manufacturer. Many capable artists and general computer users can create their final designs and usable vector files without the help of one of these companies. These companies tout they will turn your artwork into a pin design for free - which is not completely accurate: they often upcharge your order by as much as $300 above the Chinese manufacturers prices.
So I would suggest trying to find a direct Chinese manufacturer so that you will not get the up charge that is applied from other pin makers.
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