![]() The envelopes I use work well with the labels from my Dymo 4XL and makes my packages look professional. When I find one that’s a good alternative, I’ll let you know! I’m on the lookout for shipping envelopes that are biodegradable, or made from recycled material. They can also tear in the sorting machines,and damage the actual pins, but I’ve not had any problems with the plastic at all. I like plastic ones because I used kraft envelopes for a long time, but if it's raining they get wet and damaged. ![]() You want to pack things as flat as possible for the post office, so if you have multiple pins, you want to slide them in and sandwich them a little bit so the package is as flat as possible to make it easy to go through the machines at the post office. So you've got everything packaged and now for shipping! I like to use padded bubble mailers from a local place in Austin got EcoBox. I think it just protects the pin really well and looks a little bit more finished. I like to just put my pins in a compostable plastic bags because it keeps the pin safe from scratches and it keeps water out. Others like to wrap pins in bubble wrap to keep them safe or keep them from scratching. Some shop owners just toss the pin in, by itself, without any plastic sleeve. Let’s talk about how to package your pins for protection in shipping! There are lots of different options for packing and it’s all up to personal preference and the kind of experience you want your customers to have when they open their mail. Vista Print does custom work too and there are lots of other online and local printers who can help you figure out exactly what you want. I use for this custom size because they offer different finishes, round the corners and many different custom options. The first backing cards I designed were a custom size, 2.5” x 3.5”, and I used compostable plastic for plastic sleeves. I, unfortunately, don't have the time to do that so I stick to a standard card for all my pins. Some artists go all out, and design different backing cards for different pins and it looks awesome. Make sure the clutches aren't covering anything, and that they don't push through any vital information. Something to think about when you're designing backing cards is to be aware of what’s on the back. I think it’s always important to have your Instagram handle because Instagram is the biggest social media platform for pin makers. Vista Print is a great option because always have coupons.įor the content of the backing card I always include my shop name, website and info on the back. Most pin makers use business cards as their backing cards because they are inexpensive, you can get any design you want on them, and they look really professional. There are lots of options of backing cards, but business cards are pretty standard. So, I’ve taken all the pins out of their baggies but, what am I going to put them on? I have to get a backing card. Considering it's kind of the most boring part of pins, faster is better. So just use pliers! Little jewelry pliers will make it so much easier and it'll go so much faster. ![]() ![]() When you're taking the clutches off, if you have two per pin, or even one per pin for like a hundred, it gets a little crazy and your little fingers will hurt so bad. I also take them out and keep the bags entact to reuse for other purposes, like to package locking backs when people order them, to hold the chains in necklace packaging, etc. When it’s time to take them out of the bags, because I'm impatient, I use scissors to cut them out and then recycle the plastic. Then they will be covered in either styrofoam or packaging material and in a very heavy cardboard box. When you get your pins, they will be packaged in individual plastic baggies inside a larger plastic bag. Let’s talk all about packaging! I'm going to dive in to a bag that I need to package, just to show you how I process and package everything. ![]()
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