click the screen or use space key for each step! ~~~~~ here’s a tutorial on how i make my pins for artist alley! see the notes box below for an accessible tutorial okay so i’m going to use this space as a little artist alley update!! the convention i will be vending at is just about 6 months away, and now that finals for school are about done i am going to start designing and producing pins regularly!!!!!!! i have a table setup chart and a detailed plan for getting these pins done, so i am planning on showing you the designs in batches based on fandom (which will be between 4 and 10 character designs per fandom) i’m not exactly doing the most popular fandoms per se but i do have a little variety and will only be drawing from fandoms i actually enjoy so here is a list of ones i’ll be covering at least for the pins!! -vocaloid -jjba (of course) -cookie run kingdom -love and deepspace -genshin impact -rwby -ace attorney -alien stage i may do art for more fandoms once the pins are done but that’s what i have set for now!! super excited to start rolling out the batches and i hope you all like it!!! peace
accessible tutorial ~~~ you’ll need: -printer -circle cutter or scissors -metal pin shell -plastic pin backing -mylar (plastic) overlay 1. choose your design and format it to the size of your pin using an online tool. print your design using a home printer or library printer. 2. cut your design into a circle depending on the size of your pin 3. layer the metal shell first, then your printed design, then the plastic overlay. rotate the bottom of the machine and press the handle on top. 4. place the plastic backing needle side down into the empty metal disc. rotate the bottom of the machine again and press until you hear a click. 5. rotate the bottom of the machine one last time to retrieve your pin. decorate backpacks, bags, jackets, lanyards, and lots more!
