Custom Enamel Pins for Band & Artist Merch
Custom enamel pins for your merch table. A 1.25" soft enamel pin costs $3.69 each at 100, $2.49 at 250 and $1.69 at 500, with your mockup, bagging and shipping included. They're light, easy to tour with, and fans can buy one without committing to a $30 shirt.
Pricing
Cost per pin and what's left at the table
| Order | Cost per pin | Order total | Left at $8 | Left at $10 | Left at $12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 pins | $3.69 | $369 | $4.31 | $6.31 | $8.31 |
| 250 pins | $2.49 | $622.50 | $5.51 | $7.51 | $9.51 |
| 500 pins | $1.69 | $845 | $6.31 | $8.31 | $10.31 |
| 1,000 pins | $1.39 | $1,390 | $6.61 | $8.61 | $10.61 |
1.25" soft enamel, shipping included. Before venue fees, card fees and taxes. Every size is on our pin pricing page.
Planning
How many should you order?
New design
100–250 pins$369 for 100, or $622.50 for 250 at $2.49 each.
Tour or proven seller
500+ pinsAt 500, each pin is $1.69 and the order is $845.
One design, bigger run
Go deep, not widePricing is per design, so 500 of one design costs less per pin than 250 each of two.
Ideas
Make them sell
Backer cards
Printed cards make pins ready to hang on a merch wall.
Glitter and glow
Glow for dark venues and festivals; glitter pops under stage lights.
Tour and limited editions
A city, date or numbered run gives collectors a reason to buy every tour.
Matching keychains and lanyards
Same artwork as an enamel keychain, or lanyards for crew and VIP passes.
Timeline
Send your art 5–6 weeks before the first show
- Day 1Send your designA logo, album art or a sketch is enough, plus your show or release date.
- Within 24 hoursGet your mockupOur artists simplify detailed art for metal. Revisions are free.
- 3–4 weeks laterPins arriveIndividually bagged. Tell us if they're going to a venue or tour stop.
Free mockup
Get a mockup of your band pin
Send your logo, album art or a sketch with your tour date. We'll send a mockup and an exact price, usually within 24 hours.
Get a free mockup + quoteOrder a $5.99 sample packNo payment until you approve your mockup · 100 minimum per design · Free shipping
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost per unit for custom pins for a music artist's merch table?
A 1.25" custom soft enamel pin from ProperPins costs $3.69 each at 100, $2.49 at 250, $1.69 at 500 and $1.39 at 1,000, with shipping, mockup and individual bagging included. Hard enamel costs a little more: $3.79 at 100 and $1.89 at 500.
What's the minimum order for band pins?
100 pins per design. A good starting point is 100 to 250 for a new design, and 500 or more for a tour or a proven seller.
How much should I sell enamel pins for at shows?
That's up to you and your audience. As a planning example, at a $10 table price a 1.25" soft enamel pin ordered at 250 ($2.49 each) leaves $7.51 per pin before venue fees, card fees and taxes.
Can you put pins on backer cards for merch?
Yes. Printed backer cards are available as an upgrade, so your pins arrive ready to display and sell.
Can you make glow-in-the-dark or glitter band pins?
Yes. Glow-in-the-dark and glitter enamel are both available as upgrades and will show on your mockup before you approve.
How long do custom band pins take?
3 to 4 weeks from mockup approval to delivery. Send your artwork 5 to 6 weeks before your first show and put the date on the quote form.
Can you use my album art?
Usually, yes. Enamel pins use solid color areas separated by metal lines, so our artists simplify detailed artwork into a pin-friendly version. You'll see exactly how it will look on your free mockup.