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Are you...
✔ an enamel pin collector who's interested in taking the next step and becoming an enamel pin creator?
✔ a designer or artist looking to expand into pin designs but not sure where to start?
✔ a creative small business owner who'd like to create a pin collection to add to your store's offerings?
Whoever you are and whatever your reasons for wanting to get into enamel pin creation, now is your chance! Join the all-inclusive course on getting your first enamel pin out there, starting from scratch, covering everything from coming up with your first design to managing production to creating your cohesive, successful brand.
Is your interest piqued yet? Read on to find out more about the course and our limited time pre-sale offer!
Hello Creatives!
I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Candy, and I’m the designer and maker behind Occasionalish.
I started Occasionalish as a small gifting business in early 2019 with no expectations. It took me a while to find my direction, but towards the end of the year, I finally found my calling—enamel pins. I launched my first collection on Kickstarter because I didn't have the funds to start any other way. To be honest, I was scared because my business had never touched on pins or other accessories, and I had no pin collecting customers. But to my surprise, my collection of 5 pins was fully funded in less than a week. Since then, I've been able to create over 100 pins and have successfully transitioned my business to focus on enamel pins and stationery.
I've gone from seeing myself as "just" an artist to someone who truly thrives as an entrepreneur, creating and selling products that make me happy and sustain my lifestyle. And I want to help you do it too! That's why I'm excited to offer this course and share my knowledge and experience in the enamel pin world with you. I can't wait to see what you create!
What You’ll Get
The course will be primarily in video format, and each chapter may also include a PDF download for easy reference, and any other necessary materials you will need.
✔ A comprehensive handbook to support you through creating your first enamel pin design, every step of the way
✔ Design guidelines on how to create art that is easily translatable into an enamel pin
✔ A walkthrough of finding the right manufacturer for your collection
✔ Examples of Occasionalish designs and how they were created
✔ Tips on how and where to market your business
✔ Action prompts for every chapter, to help you identify what tasks you need to check off your list at every step of the process
✔ The chance to ask me questions to get advice and insight to my pin creation process
✔ Bonus downloadable content to streamline your entry to the enamel pin marketplace
And, as a special pre-sale customer, you will also get the exclusive opportunity to:
✔ Unlock an all-time low price of just $119 (At least $100 off its sale price discount) that will never be offered again!
✔ Beta test the course and give feedback as to what clarifications or additional content you would like to see
✔ Receive lifetime updates as the course is further perfected based on feedback from early students like yourself
✔ Have your first production file reviewed before submitting so that you can submit your design with confidence
Curriculum includes:
Chapter 1: Starting from Pin-ciples
Learn the basics of the pin including different types of enamel, finishes, and clutches.
Chapter 2: Market Research
After this chapter, you’ll be able to answer the questions “what should I look out for” and “how can I market myself?’
Chapter 3: What to Design
Are ideas difficult for you? Perhaps you have too many ideas. This module will help you come up with ideas and narrow them down to fit your style.
Chapter 4: How to Design
Sketching and pantones and design apps – oh my! I’ll walk you through what sites I use and how to make this process as simple as possible.
Chapter 5: Production Files
You’ve got your design, now we need to get it moving. This chapter will teach you all about different types of files you need to know when working with manufacturers.
Chapter 6: Working with Manufacturers
Put on your detective’s cap! With this module, you’ll learn about what you should be looking for when picking a manufacturer. This includes what questions to ask, red flags, and what to expect.
Chapter 7: Packaging
It’s not just your pins that should be pretty… your packaging should too! I’ll go over packaging basics, plus providing some advice from what I have learned.
Chapter 8: Post-Production
You’ve finally gotten your products back – yay! But what now? In this chapter, I’m going to take you through how I go about grading my pins, taking pictures for my website, and pricing.
Chapter 9: Marketing and Where to Sell
For our final chapter, we’ll go over one of the most important parts of your pin business – selling! You need to know where to sell, marketing yourself and your designs, and even promotion through influencers.
Along with these nine course modules, Enamel Pin-ciples also includes these bonuses!
✔ Bonus 1: Templates for the Manufacturer
You will be able to download templates for a pin design, backing card for enamel pin, and backing card for keychain that I use when sending my designs to manufacturers and productions. Just replace it with your own design for a quick and easy process!
✔ Bonus 2: Tariff Codes
I will provide a list of tariff codes for your enamel pins and stationary items. Finding the right codes can be a pain! But as of July 1, 2021, these are now required for packages shipping tot the EU. This list will cut down your time searching for the correct code.
✔ Bonus 3: Photo Prompt Ideas and Samples
Good photos sell! Sometimes your budget doesn’t allow for a professional photographer, so you must make do with your own skills.
✔ Bonus 4: Production and Resource Handbook
A resource handbook is like gold to a small business owner! This handbook for all things pins and stationary will give you all the “what’s” and “where’s” I wish I had when I first started by business.
When you sign up:
- You get an access to all the course modules through your designated email on February 14th
- Along with a link to the course, you will get access to all the bonus downloadable content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course for me?
- If you have the drive and passion to dive headfirst into creating enamel pins, and you are ready to put in the hard work it takes to get there, then YES, this is absolutely the right course for you!
Where do I watch the course?
- The course is hosted through the Teachable platform. You will provide your email address when signing up for the course, and a link to the course will be delivered to your inbox.
How long will I be able to access this course?
- Forever! Once you sign up, all the modules and materials will become permanently available to you through your email address.
Do you offer refunds?
- Because I am sharing my personal tips and tricks from my own experiences in the industry, I do not offer refunds. However, I am confident that you will be satisfied with this course!