It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that almost anyone’s ideal job is one that they can do at home with hours to suit. The days of slaving away in a cubicle have been ushered to a welcome end as the world recovers from the global pandemic. Good riddance.
But for those of us whose jobs haven’t evolved just yet, financial freedom should be and still is possible. The age-old adage that you just need a unique idea doesn’t quite apply anymore. There have been entrepreneurial people that blazed a trail selling online decades ago and all this time it’s been the majority of the commerce taking place.
Have you staked your claim in this tried and tested marketplace? If not, you’re going to ask what should you sell and the answer to that is enamel pins. Where would you sell them? Etsy.com!
Selling Pins On Etsy
If you take a glance through the enamel pin offerings on Etsy, you’ll find thousands of listings with hundreds of sales each.
By creating and selling your own custom enamel pins, not only will you make some extra money, your personality and artistic talent will also shine through and be appreciated by tons of people.
So, if you have a desire to draw, paint and scribble, if you have a love for anime, music or movies, you’re already halfway to being a pin slinging e-merchant! It’s just a matter of putting your talents out there.
Get Someone To Make The Pins For You
Does it seem daunting starting up this venture? It actually isn’t, as there are companies like Pincious.com that take care of turning your ideas into a pin for you.
You do need to arm yourself with your design and information before contacting a company though. When thinking up what your custom pin might be, keep in mind that pins are rather small, around 1″ to 2″ in size typically. Sketch out your pin design on a piece of paper, at size, to give yourself an understanding of what you will be working with.
To maximize the profitability of your pins, be sure there is an existing audience for them. Make your pin designs colourful with unique shapes so that they stand out against the crowd. If you’re not confident creating your own enamel pin designs, you can always ask a designer on a website such as Fiverr that will help bring your ideas to life.
Once you have all of that figured, you’re ready to reach out to a pin manufacturer with your design, place your order and then sit back and wait for them to arrive.
To ensure your business success, marketing plays a huge role. It’s a must to cultivate a social media audience online and with photo and video-based platforms like Instagram or Pinterest. Share current and future offerings in your feeds and make friends with people in the community to increase your relevance with them.
These beautiful pins in the image above are made by Glitter Punk Jewellery on Etsy.
What Type Of Pins Are There?
Cloisonne Lapel Pins
The cloisonne or hard enamel lapel pin is for when you need a high-quality lapel pin for a gift or award. This type of pin has a polished enamel finish which is smooth and glossy like jewellery.
Soft Enamel Pin
Also known as embossed pins with a textured feel. This soft enamel type is very popular, affordable and good quality.
Die Struck Pins
Die struck pins are like the other pins, the only difference is that they don’t have any colour. Without having the need to be coloured, die struck lapel pins can be made a lot quicker than enamel lapel pins.
Trading Pins
Trading pins are collectable pins and are often bought, sold and exchanged. They are often lapel pins with a common theme.
If selling enamel pins sounds like a good business idea, then it’s time to start sketching out your financial future!
