The Exciting Process of Creating Blind Bag Pin Collections

The Joy of Creating Blind Bag Pins

Blind bag pins have become an exciting trend in recent years. As a pin maker and collector myself, I absolutely love the mystery and surprise of blind bags. In this article, I'll walk you through my process of creating these fun blind bag pin collections!

Why Make Blind Bag Pins?

There are a few key reasons I enjoy making blind bag pins so much:

• It's exciting not knowing which design you'll get. That thrill of discovery when you open the bag is so fun!
• It allows collectors to potentially get the full set of pins without buying multiples.
• The random element makes trading and comparing with other collectors more interesting.
• Blind bags are a lower commitment than buying single pins, which is great for new collectors.

Overall, blind bag pins bring an extra element of surprise and enjoyment to the collecting experience. I love being able to facilitate that for fellow pin lovers!

Planning the Pins

Whenever I start a new blind bag collection, there are a few key steps I take in the planning process:

1. Decide on a theme - This helps narrow down the pin designs and ensure cohesion. Some of my favorites so far have been forest creatures, coffee shop drinks, and ocean life.
2. Design the individual pins - I aim for 6-10 pins in a blind bag series, with each one unique. They should be recognizable but also work together as a set.
3. Double check sizes and shapes - Pins should be consistent so they can be packaged together without issues.
4. Determine edition size - How many full sets do I want to produce? Limited edition blind bags are extra fun!
5. Assign rarity - For some pins, I make certain designs harder to find by producing less of them.

Getting all these elements right takes time and iteration, but the end result is worth it!

Producing and Packaging

Once my pins are designed, there are still a few more steps to prepare them:

• Producing the physical pins - I work with a manufacturer to fabricate the pins I've designed.
• Sorting into complete sets - Pins are organized into full blind bag sets for packaging.
• Creating packaging - The bags or containers holding the blind bags need fun, cohesive designs.
• Randomly inserting pins - Pins are shuffled up before being sealed into individual blind bags.
• Numbering bags - Each blind bag gets a unique number or code for collectors.

It's important that the blind bags are packed fairly so each set has a similar distribution of pins. I take care in randomizing them to maximize the surprise factor!

Launching and Promoting

The final step is getting my blind bag pins out into the world! Some of the ways I spread the word include:

• Email list - Letting subscribers know first is key.
• Social media - Fun unboxing videos show off the pins.
• Collector groups - Connecting with the community is essential.
• Conventions - Blind bag launches timed with big events get attention.
• Giveaways - Giving some bags to reviewers and influencers generates buzz.

Promoting blind bag releases is always an exciting challenge. There's so much anticipation building up to that first unboxing!

The Rewarding Process of Blind Bag Pins

As you can see, creating blind bag pin collections takes significant time and effort. But for me, it's all worth it to bring extra surprise and delight to fellow pin enthusiasts. I hope this glimpse into my process showed how much love and care goes into blind bag pins. Let me know if you have any other blind bag pin questions!

FAQs

How many pins are usually in a blind bag set?

Most blind bag pin collections contain 6-10 individual pin designs. Having around 8 unique pins is common for a blind bag series.

Are the pins random or can I get a full set?

Blind bag pins are packed randomly, so there's an element of surprise in which pins you'll get. But most releases are sized so you can potentially collect the full set if you acquire enough blind bags.

How do I know which pins are rare?

Some pin creators announce which designs are rarer or more limited edition. But part of the mystery is not knowing exactly how likely you are to get certain pins until the community starts sharing what they find.

Can I trade pins with other collectors?

Absolutely! Trading is a fun part of blind bag collecting. It helps collectors swap duplicates and get closer to completing their sets.

Where can I buy blind bag pin collections?

Popular places to find blind bag pins include independent online shops, conventions, subscription boxes, and collector Facebook groups. Limited edition sets often sell out fast!