u/Iceicebaby520

Hey everyone! I'm looking to expand my pin collection and would love to discover some new indie artists or online stores.

What are your go-to places for buying unique, high-quality enamel pins? Any hidden gems or favorite sellers on Etsy/Shopify? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I’m completely new to the world of pin making and want to turn some of my ideas into real enamel pins. However, I’m not a professional graphic designer, and my sketches are pretty basic.

I'm looking for a reliable manufacturer that is beginner-friendly and, ideally, offers design or artwork assistance to help clean up/convert my drawings into production-ready vectors.

A few questions I have:

1. Which manufacturers have you had the best experience with regarding customer service and design help? (I've heard of places like GS-JJ and wizardpins, but would love to hear your honest thoughts or other alternatives!)
2. What is a realistic Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) I should expect as a beginner?
3. Any hidden pitfalls or tips I should know before approving the final proof?

Thanks in advance for any advice or recommendations!