The Best Custom Enamel Pin Factories and How To Work With Them

[@seabury2740]

Through this video alone I can make one of my dreams come true ! Thank you so much for your insight and information !

[@0042090]

Just came here from your article on pinlordshop.com. Your article is amazingly usefull! Thank you

[@wahinenuiloa]

You're the best, Pin Lord. Thank you for sharing this info.

[@GettingInJapanties]

You told me my pin was wack. But you redeemed yourself by hooking up all this info. Thanks.

[@Pinlord]

Lol. I'm glad I could redeem myself. Thanks for watching dude!

[@baschz]

Just had my first one made, which you put on your story on Instagram today. Thanks again for that! I had them made through a friend who did all the research work, so ultimately a middle man. A very helpful video nonetheless. Just subscribed. Keep it up!

[@nez01]

which manufacturer did you use?

[@IDFCSwagatron]

So any updates on the manufacturers you use?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Oh yeah, one more question....How do you determine that the manufacturer will respect your copyright?

[@spectrumatic1]

I'd like to know about this too. Have you found any information?

[@machinenoise9622]

LOL! You made a funny! Simple answer, they don't. Asian manufactures don't give a f*ck about copyright laws. Typically after 3 months of receiving your pin they will be available on Alibaba for anyone to buy. 👏🏼

[@Pinlord]

There's no way of "knowing" unless you want to get into doing contracts and no factory is likely to accept that unless you're making a BIG order. To be safe, I'd say just use factories that are recommended by people you trust. Hope that helps.

[@nellya1445]

@@Pinlord That was my fear. However as someone just now getting interesting in pins and pin making that is hard since we don't really have connections in the community. On top of that, most of the videos I am finding as well as posts on instagram seem to be saying that asking for someone's manufacturing recommendation is considered rude. Do you have any recommendations on how to go about that from a newbie's perspective?

[@meta-memes9060]

Such value

[@Adrian99Diaz]

This is a huge help, thank you so much.

[@dogfriendlyliving]

you are freaken awesome!!!! thanks for sharing so openly!!!

[@Pinlord]

Thank YOU

[@jenmoy9707]

Super helpful. Thank you!!

[@candylassie7662]

Thank You very much this is very Informative

[@neurofuzzyricecooker]

This was so helpful, thank you so much!!

[@StaceyRate]

I've seen people have these blocks they slide their pins on when they get them. what is that? I've tried to research it and I can't find it

[@josh-so1nt]

One question! I read your article and saw that the majority of the manufacturers you mentioned took minimum orders of 100 pins. Would it be possible to send them, say 4 designs and have them print 25 of each? Or does it actually have to be 100 of each pin?

[@zyabaker3852]

I’m curious about that too

[@sergioenriquez8421]

This is a good question, I'd like to know too!

[@twinkikz718]

I don’t see any factories in the description

[@calebb7012]

Are there places that will send you a sample prototype before ordering a pin?

[@martaberk9615]

I've tried 2 china factories so far and both have taken over 2 months to deliver me pins. I'll try out some of these manufacturers and hope for the best.

[@Pinlord]

Let me know how it goes!

[@Pure_117]

How did it go?

[@frostywing7805]

First I want to thank you for your inspiring videos that help so much to begginers in making enemal pins,and I have a question, of the factory where I will show my design of my pins will agree to make 5 different design and each of them to be 20 pieces instead of 1 type of design per 100 pieces ?

[@Pinlord]

Heya! Thanks for saying that! No, they have to make a mold for each design, and that incurs into costs so thats why they require a minimum of 100 per design (per mold).

[@Pinlord]

Nope, most factories will do 1 design for a minimum of 100 units

[@b.t.s.8223]

I have a question...! What app can I use to draw the pin...?!

[@junghobx5513]

You can use ibispaint

[@xHiddenxWhisperx]

Does the price range you give for 100units include shipping or just the pins alone?

[@LOAIVTC]

xHiddenxWhisperx alone

[@Pinlord]

yes, it should include shipping but itll also depend on your design. some are more expensive than others depending on size and detail

[@sergioenriquez8421]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@emprisdurden]

Awesome content :)

[@deke1974]

Do the companies you use also do the pin/brand logo card prints and packaging? I'd like a one stop shop if possible.

[@Pinlord]

No. Id say try vistaprint

[@Jadedkittenx]

How do you know what the conditions are in the factory? If it safe and the workers are fairly paid? I’m finding most manufacturers are not mentioning ethics at all. One I have found that does, but doesn’t have “proof” other than going by their word.

[@letterstojinny5591]

My exact experience.

[@Jadedkittenx]

@@letterstojinny5591 I ended up finding the company Stadri to do my pins and they DO have proof that their factories have been audited!

[@letterstojinny5591]

@@Jadedkittenx OMG thank you so much!! I'm so grateful that you shared that information with me, thank you 🙏

[@avogel3197]

When first contacting any of the factories you listed, should we do this through their website or directly with the email addresses you provided in your article?

[@Pinlord]

best to just email them.

[@avogel3197]

@@Pinlord Okay, thanks!

[@ArijanaLukic]

What is a reasonable amount of seconds in a batch of 100? Great video by the way!

[@Pinlord]

It really depends on the factory. What people consider a second really depends on the person and how perfect they want a pin to be. Its natural to see some slight defects in a batch of 100

[@Pinlord]

It should be the same price for all, except you wont have to pay the mold fee

[@tennillegibbs4943]

May I have the web addresses for the companies listed above? Thank you

[@Pinlord]

Here's the article: www.pinlordshop.com/blogs/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-and-selling-enamel-pins/the-best-custom-enamel-pin-manufacturers-and-how-to-work-with-them

[@akiserendipity6477]

Hi, first of all, thanks for sharing info on your blog and KZbin. As everything must be imported for me (France) my main concern would be the "extra taxes" ie. custom taxes + VAT (20%) + delivery admin fee. I am searching a lot these last weeks and I need your experience on this. Do some manufacturers include those in their price or make it for free so that we do not have to handle with this at the arrival? Or do we have to go through anyway? Thank you for your help!

[@Pinlord]

Heya! All manufacturers have to do the same paperwork. I'd love to help you but the problem that tax rules are different in each country and I don't know what they are in France. I'd say ask other pin makers in france and they are likely to have better answers for you.

[@akiserendipity6477]

Pin Lord thank you very much having took the time for answering ♥️

[@kristacapstin]

First thing I love your Artwork! Second you are amazing! And thirdly I don't see where you put the list of manufacturers....? :( Sorry I'm not the brightest when it comes to this stuff. Lol

[@Pinlord]

Thank YOU for watching. Here's a link where you can see the factories: www.pinlordshop.com/blogs/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-and-selling-enamel-pins/the-best-custom-enamel-pin-manufacturers-and-how-to-work-with-them

[@Pinlord]

Thank you! It's in the description of the video but here's the link: www.pinlordshop.com/blogs/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-and-selling-enamel-pins/the-best-custom-enamel-pin-manufacturers-and-how-to-work-with-them

[@jenahole]

What are some good companies? I don’t see his recommendations in the comments?

[@phenixwars1]

Hi do the companies you recommend accept PayPal or some sort of insured payment gateway? Otherwise how do you insure that you will get your product after giving the deposit. Alibaba has their Trade Assurance thing but I find the entire site daunting. I'd rather go with recommended sellers like the ones you mentioned.

[@Pinlord]

Yep they accept paypal.

[@1augh0utL0UD]

YOU LEGEND

[@dthbot4667]

My problem is I can’t actually see the pin before buying with most sites.

[@leenatran3357]

What if I want like 5 pins?

[@gabsyall]

Have you ever worked with and/or have any references of the manufacturer Gs-jj? I've been looking through their reviews for a while now and they're surprisingly good (almost too good to be true lol) so, I've felt tempted to place my first enamel pin order from them due to their "affordable" prices but idk, it's still a bunch of money that I just don't wanna waste on some bad-quality product. Would love to hear your opinion :) Sending positive vibes your way and Thank you in advance!

[@Pinlord]

Heya! I've never worked with them. If it seems too good to be true it probably is. I'd recommend working with Peter from the factories I recommend if low prices is what you're after. Ive been in the business for many years and they are the best quality for pretty much the lowest price you'll find.

[@Mr.Marhaen]

Whose is peter

[@Mr.Marhaen]

Any email?

[@ladybug8726]

Never ever do business with WizardPins again!

[@huntermatos2942]

How come. I was about to use them but went with vivipins. They seemed ok, but to pricey

[@binderysolutions4020]

Can you share more details about the reason for your review?