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Rubber Clutches Are Pretty Dang Secure

Rubber Clutches Are Pretty Dang Secure

Machine Cloud Creative enamel pins all come with rubber clutches, aka "backs/backers". Rubber clutches just don't get respect in some circles of pin collecting. For some, it's either "deluxe" style...

Rubber Clutches Are Pretty Dang Secure

Machine Cloud Creative enamel pins all come with rubber clutches, aka "backs/backers". Rubber clutches just don't get respect in some circles of pin collecting. For some, it's either "deluxe" style...

What Is A "Good" Pin?

What Is A "Good" Pin?

When I first opened Machine Cloud my focus was on ornate limited edition art pins. I would work for hours pouring over pins with hundreds of cells, making sure all...

What Is A "Good" Pin?

When I first opened Machine Cloud my focus was on ornate limited edition art pins. I would work for hours pouring over pins with hundreds of cells, making sure all...

Art Doesn't Have To Be Serious Or Inflammatory To Be Political

Art Doesn't Have To Be Serious Or Inflammatory ...

Some people don't mind making overt political statements with their art. Many are squeamish about it...

Art Doesn't Have To Be Serious Or Inflammatory ...

Some people don't mind making overt political statements with their art. Many are squeamish about it...

Accuracy In Art Usually Doesn't Matter

Accuracy In Art Usually Doesn't Matter

I was out vending and none of my enamel pins had name labels. A young couple walked by, and one of the two remarked on how cute the little "weed...

Accuracy In Art Usually Doesn't Matter

I was out vending and none of my enamel pins had name labels. A young couple walked by, and one of the two remarked on how cute the little "weed...

The Pin Scene Isn’t Dead

The Pin Scene Isn’t Dead

I don’t believe a collector’s scene can ever really die. I meet people who want to buy and express interest in collecting pins almost every day. Many of them do...

The Pin Scene Isn’t Dead

I don’t believe a collector’s scene can ever really die. I meet people who want to buy and express interest in collecting pins almost every day. Many of them do...