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Do It Yourself Lapel Pins?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 3 min read
Do It Yourself Lapel Pins?

  1. Step One – Lightly Sand Shrink Film. Start by gently sanding the shrink film and wipe off any dust. ...
  2. Step Two – Trace and Paint your Design. ...
  3. Step Three – Cut Out Your Shapes. ...
  4. Step Four – Shrink! ...
  5. Step Five – Add Clear Gloss Top Coat. ...
  6. Step Six – Attach Pin Backs.

How do I make my own selling pins?

The process of making your own pins can be broken down into these six steps.
  1. Prepare Your Artwork File.
  2. Decide What Material Your Enamel Pin Will Be.
  3. Decide What Size You Want Your Enamel Pin To Be.
  4. Decide How Many Enamel Pins You Want To Produce.
  5. Decide How Many Pin-Backs You Want Your Enamel Pin To Have.

Can you make pins with a Cricut?

Amber of Damask Love shows how easy it is to whip up a batch of pins using any artwork in the Cricut Design Space and your Cricut Maker. The “print-then-cut” feature and knife blade tool make it super easy to cut precise shapes from basswood, and then Amber shows you how to paint and assemble your pins.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.