Fantastic pins and where to find them | Lifestyle.INQ

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Everyone’s obsessed with pins and we can’t blame them. They’re cute, they’re sharp and they jazz up any old outfit or bag. Not sure where to get your fix? Look no further than Instagram—these artists and young entrepreneurs have totally nailed the pin game.

WIGGLY LINE
@wiggly_line

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Wiggly Line is two-person pin-making machine. Graphic designers Hazel and Vance design, cut, glaze, assemble and package their creations. “Our pins are made of hard plastic instead of the usual enamel, making it more affordable but as tough and durable as its metal counterpart,” they say.

Their pins in five words: “Cute, eye-catching, handmade, affordable, fandom.”
Bestsellers: Unicorn, Totoro, Pizza
Super favorites: Sushi, Nutella, Chucks, On Wednesdays We Wear Pink sweatshirt, Unicorn
The price: P90 each
They also sell: “Cute necklaces, earrings and keychains made of the same material as our pins. We also accept custom and bulk orders for pins.”

CARAWRRR
@carawrrr

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Freelance art director and artist Cara Gonzalez enjoys illustrating. “I try to draw as much as I can and then my favorite ones get turned into pins/stickers/prints. Neon Sharpies are my favorite. I’m a sucker for bright colors. The brighter the better.” Her love for neon shows in her pins—they’re as bright and colorful as her beloved Sharpies.

Her pins in five words: “Fun, quirky, colorful, sometimes punny.”
Bestsellers: The Uniwhale and the Hangry Cloud enamel pins
Super favorites: Uniwhale, Clouds, Pineapple, Rainbow Whale Cake
The price: “The enamel pins are P300 each while the handmade pins range from P185 to P225, depending on the size and design.”
She also sells: Stickers, postcards, and shirts

COUCH
@cooouch

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Couch is a play on the names of its founders Cao San Jose and Chikay Jamorabon. Cao + Chikay = Couch. Cao + Chikay also equal some truly awesome pins—a celebration of pop culture and the weird and wonderful.

Their pins in five words: “1. Nostalgic 2. Funny 3. Weird 4. Local 5. Handmade”
Bestsellers: ’90s pop culture inspired pins
Super favorites: Diskette, Polly Pocket, Cassette Tape, Tamagochi, Troll, Nokia phone
The price: P250
They also sell: “Tote bags, quirky aprons, pouches, stickers and patches!”

STROZZISTAWZEEH
@strozzistawzeeh
www.strozzistawzeeh.com

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Strozzi Abecel P. Rosende and her team of smithers and inlayers create unique pins using silver, brass, stones, gems, shells and resins. Her designs have fans both here and abroad.

Her pins in five words: “1. Tropicool 2. Festive 3. Zoo-yful 4. Childish 5. Meowgical”
Bestsellers : “Unicorns, Watermelons, Mermaid, Cactus”
Super favorites: Mermaid, unicorns, watermelons, chicken, arrow
The price: Sterling-silver pins range from P700 to P2,700, brass pins range from P300 to P500
She also sells: Customized and personalized metal cake toppers, gifts for wedding entourage, sterling silver charm bracelets and charm beads that fit Pandora bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings, cuff bracelets
STUPID COMPANY
@S2pdco

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Stupid Company is run by artists who work for a TV/broadcast channel and an events agency.
Their pins in five words: “Stupid, rad, awesome, fun, quality!”
Bestsellers: Pool Munchies (Beavis), Swel Bro (waves), Work Sucks (Butthead)
Super favorites: All of them!
The price: “P450 a pop! But if you buy the whole set, you can get it for a discounted price at P2,500.”
They also sell: “We’re planning on adding patches and stickers but it’s still in the works! Also we’ll be releasing a second collection soon so keep your eyes peeled.”

POLLY
@pollypatch
pollypatch.storeenvy.com

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They call themselves “a bunch of creatives.” Camille Tolentino, Dyam Gonzales, Pau Tiu and Gino Bueza are the minds behind Polly.

Their pins five words: “Bad ass, spunky, nostalgic, empowering and playful.”
Bestsellers: Grrl Power patches!
Super favorites: Roller skates, Bubble Jug, Gutsy Polly Peko, Supersoaker
The price: P250-P400
They also sell: “Zines, sticker packs, DIY stuff!”

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