how to make enamel pins at home

[@SiggEye]

How do I make a blowtorch?

[@tylerharris7469]

SiggEye $50 Home Depot

[@ghost8974]

U don’t need a blowtorch u could probably use a candle or just the melty part of a soldering iron? If that makes sense.

[@kitatronic2463]

Hair spray and a lighter but hold the lighter a few inches away from the hairspray or IT WILL EXPLODE. Have fun

[@Brollyspeed]

jojo

[@SiggEye]

@@Brollyspeed aladeen

[@stolenzephyr]

You should be careful with solder. Work in a well ventilated area and be aware that it has lead in it.

[@Shmoxd]

ooooh! I didn't even take that into consideration :S Thanks for getting my back!

[@stolenzephyr]

Happy to help! There are lead free solders out there, but no matter what, ventilation is important especially with that quantity. :) Super cool project though!

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

To avoid the use of solder you could try melting down pure copper, sterling or fine silver wire. You should still have proper ventilation but it's not nearly as toxic ad solder.

[@blueorangeblossom]

Yes also, the spoon may have aluminum or a coating of some kind that would be toxic if burned off...enamel paints are also pretty toxic. The paints wouldn't be so bad, but the best thing to do would be to cast it in a crucible or even a homemade set up like sand. You can easily melt sterling silver jewelry or flatware for small projects, but you have to clean it with a hot solution called a "pickle" to clean off the dross...you can easily use copper with silver bc they work well together copper is the same, you can find it and melt it from other objects-it just turns green on the skin

[@ferblerhp5329]

lol in my robotics class they make us wear masks so we don't breathe it in.

[@guapagrande4789]

Truly appreciating this video cuz it actually shows how to make the pin instead of saying “draw a picture then send it to a factory”. I’m actually gonna start making my own enamel pins this way. Not for sale or anything cuz that would be time consuming!

[@MagdalenaMantler]

I wonder: Have you tried it and did it work? I was wandering if using this method they are not sowehow to soft and bend easily...

[@minedantaken1684]

​@@MagdalenaMantlerI mean, it's a small piece of thin metal, I think it might be quite delicate

[@mikesanchez6382]

I hope people read the comments before trying this at home.

[@Shmoxd]

Meeeee tooo:)

[@SakanaKogane]

@@Shmoxd what

[@jemamarron114]

@@Shmoxd y .....?

[@gilliann.9579]

@@Shmoxd bro you made the video

[@ilikeudonnoodles]

@@oatsthedog mhm

[@spirkspirk5093]

Omg! Dont use electrical solder. Use the stuff for jewelry. The electical kind is not good to keep near your skin.

[@Shmoxd]

Ooooops... good to know 😅

[@ebonyfrances5641]

Char Spirk lq

[@phatmarx]

@@aliceharvey3019 which flux would you recommend?

[@guapagrande4789]

I mean, this pin would be on my jean jacket or purse but that is good to know.

[@michaelberechet4388]

@@Shmoxd ahahaha it's okay ahahahahahahah im so stoned this is great aha

[@kaitlinalana]

This is great, every other tutorial I've seen for making enamel pins has been "design it and send the design to this company so they can make it for you".

[@SakuyaLuigi]

I was just about to comment this. So true! I love that I found this, lol

[@audreyh6628]

Yeah - because that's what works. Enamel pins need to be made with industrial equipment and super high temp materials. But go ahead - try making it like this and see how it turns out. Oh and don't forget all the safety equipment you need that he forgot to mention so that you don't get cancer :)

[@bubbahotep380]

Yeah duh! Whats wrong with you people? Its way better to give your designs to a Chinese manufacturer so they can pump out a couple hundred pins for you, keep the mold, and pump out a hundred thousand for themselves. Whilst all the while hyper polluting the environment by using substandard materials and equipment, undercutting the market, and destroying our economy. Or even better, you can give your design to a pin producer (AKA Fukkin pin vulture) pay at least double to get your design made by the same manufacturer. Only to have both the producer and the manufacturer steal your design. Thats whats up.

[@krissydiggs]

kaitlinalana doing it that way is much more cost effective with regard to time/money. Also... everyone’s said it already but poisoning potential. High.

[@insecuree8194]

kaitlinalana don’t follow this tutorial it’s dangerous. Just use shrink plastic. You can color it and glue a pen to the back

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

DANG. YES.

[@Chemeleon15]

Annika Victoria why aren't you verified? I barely noticed your profile pic out of the corner of my eye. I Love Your work

[@Gizmex]

annikaaaaa

[@Shmoxd]

Also how did you stumble across my lil video??:)

[@saram3871]

Annika Victoria oh my gosh i love your channel so much!!!

[@gagarance]

Annika Victoria OMG HI ANIKA PLS MAKE THRIFT BUY THIS AS A MINY THING MAYBE!!!!!YH DONT DO THIS

[@Ceci-db8kh]

This video was really about how to make enamel pins? To me it was about this guy who finds out how to do stuff in a way I would never thought. And still, seems accessible. I mean, even I could do that, though my blowtorch is for cooking - I hope that it works with this. For real tho, this is awesome.

[@amoskoff2381]

It doesn't take super high temp to melt solder, a cooking blowtorch should work fine

[@Ceci-db8kh]

A Moskoff Great! 😆

[@sarcosmic6982]

Right?! This was surprisingly simple, yet brilliant. I'll definitely have to get a cooking blowtorch soon so I can both indulge in homemade creme brulee AND make my own pins, haha!

[@riyanardodavinci]

please dont try this at home. lead solder can cause lead poisoning and cancer, and lead-free solder will have you inhaling chemicals and metals. other comments have left more information about this but please please do your research!

[@suemebanhme]

Your intro is like the most awesome thing I have ever seen.

[@liubovmikhailova8188]

Гимнастика

[@greenranger2495]

Look like old school mtv

[@zemoschild]

Tha...that...is my profile pic...

[@Lifes1BeautifulRide]

I agree

[@smackracket]

he copied getter

[@Hanna.Banana.]

Dude, your DIYs are so cool and unique, it's awesome to see what I could actually create by myself at home with so little (though I'll probably never do it, but I like watching anyway)!

[@Ory_.]

I totaly agree !!

[@XiiaoXinn]

dude you're so crafty and creative this is amazing

[@nancyflowers6601]

I love how your hands looks like the hands of an artist, with remaining paint in the fingers...

[@notfst]

Not to be a downer but even cured solder is insanely weak. I wouldn't be surprised if that broke within the first month. With that torch you might get to aluminum levels and cast a actual metal pin.

[@AiraDiosa]

Cute! It's my first time to watch a guy doing DIY. 😊😊😘

[@starblaze5813]

Even more reason I give respect to those people who sell custom enamel pins or something on Etsy. Like actual custom ones, not like they ordered it from other websites.

[@Bloodyro6ot]

just dont use any solder which contains led for this. wouldnt be very healthy. also if it contains flux dont breathe in the fumes it creates while it melts. again not very healthy. doesnt the solder bend quite easily? i feel like that could happen and cause the paint to chip off.

[@audreyh6628]

yep...everything you say is correct. Seems dangerous to leave up the video without mentioning any of this, especially after being told by a lot of people in the comments.

[@RF-Ataraxia]

Eh. Lead free solder is the same. It contains flux and produces more fumes. Best thing to do is just do it outside where it's ventilated.

[@PickledHumann]

Yup yup! You need to get a certain fan that'll vaccume the smoke and filter it out. I've seen someone make a DIY one on youtube

[@usvsdem]

@@RF-Ataraxia and you know...like a gas mask

[@RF-Ataraxia]

@@usvsdem True. Especially the gas mask, regardless

[@sophisaliverightnow]

dude this is so good, i've been looking through like all the tutorials to find how to make them like this and nearly ALL of them use like shrinking plastic THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO DO THIS

[@TheSquaretoSpare]

Awesome tutorial Brian!! I love your process of using acrylic as molds. I only ever seen people use plaster or silicone for molds so this was pretty refreshing :)

[@solidkingcobra]

you are the only one who legitly showed how to make em as far as the two other internet videos that I sawr. so thanks for that. everyone else is like make your design and ship it into some other clown to make it for you.

[@MillaloveHandmade]

Equipment goals.

[@StJossyofAmnesia]

I'm just glad to finally see a video for DIY pins that doesn't involve Shrinky Dinks or hot glue!

[@Wyohmingknott]

There are a bunch of things you might want to try as harder wearing alternatives. How about resin with metal powder (or even glow in the dark powder!) rather than the solder base? You might also want to experiment with metalclays like silver clay , you still get to use your blow torch and a lot less problems that the solder! :) do post if / when you try it though as I would like to see!

[@lameduck1690]

By far one of the most impressive DIY videos i've ever seen.

[@t_a_i_s]

Man, this intro is literally AMAZING!!! I watched it 10x!

[@jeffmoore620]

What tf...why was that the most dope intro I’ve ever seen on a YT video?

[@TopFurret]

While not enamel, if you'd really like to make pins Shrinky Dinks sealed with Mod Podge or domed with UV resin are quite nice. Definitely less... Toxic than soldering metal.

[@MissCin101]

The production quality on this channel is astounding. You rarely seen channels with this small amount of subscribers putting this much effort into the videos. Holy shit it always catches me off guard how well the videos are produced. Also great fucking tutorials that aren't just a simple rehash of every other video. Also I love the aesthetic.

[@salmonutella6154]

only saw two vids from ur channel so far (and WAW). saw ur bio and found out u made this up urself. quality is AMAZING. dude ur legIT

[@MakerCuisine]

Its really cool to see a process that uses actual metal, i never would have thought to use solder. Great idea and the pin looks awesome 👌

[@cecilisneat7220]

what even is this?! this is incredible! you provide just enough information for me to be able to try it myself but don't make it complicated! awesome job!

[@orcas12]

This is so much better than that girl who made a "how to make enamel pins" video and just told you to send them to a place to get them made.

[@user-lt7wo9ok1b]

I was searching for "How to DIY enamel pins" a few months ago and everything that came up was straight up shit. So. this is awesome!

[@user-lt7wo9ok1b]

Beemanq Exactly!

[@Shmoxd]

Me too!! I couldn't find anything.. had to try and figure it out myself haha

[@tan89284]

Except this method will give you cancer from lead exposure soo.... 😂

[@CipherSister]

yeah, maybe because everyday people SHOULDN'T BE HANDLING LEAD.

[@si.dagat_]

Hey man! I just wanted to thank you for this tutorial. I tried making some of my own pins for our art market and I didn't expect to sell 6 out of 10 of them! :D This tutorial was really helpful for me and I just wanted to let you know :) Thanks man!

[@omellonakamura1573]

Best DIY channel on here ✊

[@chanela2117]

It's amazing the amount of work and how cheap pins are.

[@cabbagex4389]

Fricken strong working artist hands!!!! I like your hands!

[@aalihte3378]

you might be the most badass diy youtuber

[@mon4711]

You are the coolest DIYer I've ever seen.

[@jodineutron]

i love how matter-of-factly you narrate you videos! You speak as if everyone just has all of these supplies just at home and I absolutely love it😹

[@joshuabell4787]

Your shit is so unique and your style is dope. I love you videos because you make things that a guy typically wouldnt make in a guys style allowing us guys to do what you do best

[@embeth6913]

Dude this is an amazing way to DIY those pins! But just a heads up to everyone that solder does have lead in it so be careful when heating it and don't put the pin in your mouth or anything.

[@michaelberechet4388]

That was actually really refreshing and real. I like how many tries you took and just kept going with it. Way to go man :)

[@animemicheal]

Yessssss! Your flippin awesome, ive been looking for something like this for so long!!

[@erineclair]

dude finally. you hit the long awaited search xD i've been meaning to find tutorials on this haha. thank you so much! i hope i can try this at home :3

[@mariaazgfxjcy]

this is amazing man. i love your videos because you show us your failures also and they're so quick to watch!!!

[@inesramos4736]

WHY ARE YOU SO UNDERRATED?? YOU'RE SO TALENTED AHHHHH

[@mariam7334]

Wow you're the only person on here who actually shows how to make enamel pins, all the other videos just tell you to sketch it and send it a pin making company and they'll make it for you

[@audreyh6628]

haha - try to make a pin this way and see how it turns out - and try not to give yourself solder/lead poisoning in the process

[@krissydiggs]

Because it’s the smart way to do it.

[@godelvamolina3961]

An awesome intro, dude. The best one I never see, a really good job. Is not irony, I'm searious. You win a like and a new suscribtion

[@blu3daw9]

Dude your video openings are flawless.

[@emmacantrell2123]

i am metalsmith and watching him use the file like that almost set my brain on fire. im lucky to still be here #blessed

[@emmacantrell2123]

also please do not try this method of casting with these materials. although if you're here i'm sure you've read all the other comments

[@Shyshy015]

I've just found your channel and...you're the most radical man on earth, I am obsessed with your videos! 🍕❤️

[@pastelpinklady9763]

I haven't seen all of your videos but I've seen some of it and dude! your intro is a bomb!💖You're now one of my FAV KZbinr!

[@amysuuueev1685]

WHY AM I JUST FINDING THIS?!?! I'm super stoked to try this. Thanks for making the video. Love it! You now have a new subscriber and I will be telling all my fellow art major friends to check your channel out as well.

[@jacekolesar5479]

i subscribed not even 20 minutes ago and im in love with this channel and this man

[@joshbishop7134]

Literally the only enamel pin tutorial on youtube

[@larlesienne.]

That's so beautifully said... "I mix my colours on the same pallet.. So that they sort of marry each other..." Aawww I love that 💛🌻

[@ItsJavi9nBitxh]

I swear you have the best intro on youtube

[@coralaisly]

This is the first time I've ever heard of your channel. I'm around 15 seconds in, and I already want to subscribe. Wicked hilarious intro, dude. Love it.

[@kellyr1403]

I absolutely love your channel aesthetic

[@jessgray2936]

Every god damn video...you kill it!! Forever supporting my dude!! 😁💞

[@teresamesa]

i love this you are doing dangerous stuff like it's nothing, and telling people it's simple as baking cake xD. i can't even sand off aluminium without burning my fingers! anyway, it does look good, but it's a whole lot of work and investment for a little thing

[@shannongraves5748]

Who even is this dude!? Just watched a bunch of his videos and I'm now subscribed! So cool

[@brandonyarchuk]

I just love how much you care about quality. ♥

[@natasharose]

This turned out amazing! (Honestly, you had me at that cool intro) but the pizza/eye design is dope and I've never seen anyone make actual pins like that! Instant subscribe 🙌🏼

[@stentorcoeruleus4835]

I just found your videos, and I gotta say, you give out a completely new vibe for the genre. pretty much every other art or craft tutorial has a cute and bubbly vibe to it, not to mention excitable girls too. I dont remember the word for it, but your style is so fresh and new, and your crafts quality is always extremely excellent. thank you. automatic subscribe.

[@sigridjansson576]

Dude you are crazy talented, this is awesome

[@renataespinoza5770]

amazing! your diys are constantly surprising me, all of ur videos r so unique

[@justinevigee6183]

Dudeeeeeeeee. I just found your channel and you are fucking AWESOME! Your videos are so informative and helpful, and I love that you go all in on projects, you don't just kinda throw something together half-assedly. Cudos to you.

[@nicolea.n.c758]

How do you only have 65k subscribers, love your vids✌🏼

[@OvniLad]

I just found your channel and I already love you. How bloody creative. You inspire me

[@This.is.it307]

I am subscribing for this intro alone. Love the editing in this vid.

[@itzhahi2]

Bro. You're hella talented. Loving all your vids. Keep it up 💕

[@TATs_ttt]

This is the coolest DIY ever!

[@faith2003]

this is the best diy channel☺

[@AlfieRobles]

I'm so into this pin. And I'm so into your voice! Double like!

[@lyndiriri]

I'm so damn glad this popped into my recommendations. Your so much different (and better) than the usual diy channels I see. They're way too cutesy and cringy. Definitely a breath of fresh air. Love that opening btw! And u got a new subscriber!

[@rickbenner1513]

thanks exactly what i wanted to know as i can't find lapel pins so i'm gonna make my own

[@zozobeanie8243]

This is the coolest Intro I've ever seen

[@ItsJuicyJett]

Ugh why are you so creative?? 😩

[@TheTris2000]

i subbed bro, ur channels so unique its dope

[@alleguaba]

this video was not only aesthetically please, but it was very well put together too. I do wish that you mentioned where you can get the supplies you used, but I will say they were easy to find in one day all at my local craft and hardware stores. I attempted doing this project tonight and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. using the solder was difficult for me because it dried quickly, but maybe that was on me.

[@Hannah-qg3fp]

FINALLY A GOOD TUTORIAL ON THESE THANKS MAN!!!

[@Hannah-qg3fp]

also your ring is the coolest thing evr

[@UncleAugust]

I've been wondering how I can make those at home for ages bro, thanks 👌

[@7sevin7]

I feel like this would work better with wood than plastic, awesome tutorial though, gave me great ideas to try.

[@Jeirods]

You're an artist ! OMG, so creative.

[@cayladelorenzo4047]

Wow, I’m 10 seconds in and I already love this video😅

[@travissmith7471]

Awesome... Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial... Even the mistakes are helpful...

[@AlexanderWilliamsDesigns]

100k subs by the end of the year, watch. You make amazing content.

[@Shmoxd]

Alexander... if that happens.. I will buy you a pizza. seriously.

[@AlexanderWilliamsDesigns]

M A R K M Y W O R D S ; Pizza will be eaten.

[@Rea13434O]

Alexander Williams he's at 73K almost there. Hope you get your pizza 🍕.

[@______--_______1952]

Alexander Williams 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@noveen5904]

He owes you a pizza 😇

[@hello.rosiebee]

that turned out really cool :)

[@KalyD96]

this feels super 90s I love it

[@oneoflokis]

Cool!! (Didn't know it was so "easy"!) 🙂👍

[@atlantagrape6657]

dude looks freakin AWESOME - so want to try this soon!

[@atlantagrape6657]

you never fail to amaze*_*

[@ezrakitty95]

Beautifully done! But please make sure if you decide to do this to use a non lead based solder

[@miumiumiumiumiumiumiu]

god it looks so professional LIKE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS, can i marry you? like right now?

[@EIIjot]

I just watched your video on embroidery and then seen this. Amazing stuff man, they look awesome keep it uppppp

[@marissamattice1631]

keep it up dude, these tutorials are so dope

[@Unavailablepost]

Ok I’m new here looking into making pins but that damn intro is 🔥 fire lmao 🤣👌🏼👍🏼☠️

[@lazychip2606]

Just the intro alone got me leaving a like😂

[@lilyng7702]

these are the kind of videos that are quality

[@thingswithjade]

Saw the intro Immediately subscribed.