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PIN GEAR Pin Necklace Holder/Pendant

PIN GEAR Pin Necklace Holder/Pendant

Connies_Hobby

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I was gifted this unique item.

I've worn it once to DL. It was a nice way to display a "Pin for the day."

I'd appreciate your feedback.

Personally, I think it's a Great Idea.

Btw, a chain or leather cord goes through the hole.


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okay; so first iteration works with smaller pins, but the "stem" needs to be made longer to work with more pins -- maybe just having a few different sizes to accommodate "most" pins and having a set of them for the best fit for a specific pin would be the best thing to do.

works fine with the DPF pin, but other pins that have a longer distance from the top, need more clearance (other two photos):




these don't quite fit:


 
Wow those are so cool!!!

Another idea which might help for larger pins is if the hanging pin attachment piece were flat against the top of the cord holding piece, then the whole 3D printed item could fit behind the pin and then any pin should work,

That said, I wouldn’t want to walk around with a giant heavy pin hanging off my neck, so practicality may limit the need.

Such a cool item!
 
not a bad idea -- i suppose you can also achieve this by flipping the pendant around, so the top of the pin doesn't bump up against the top of the "T" the holds the cord/chain.
 
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Oh my Gosh @Cicada - you made Magic overnight. These are Awesome.

Here's, a picture of the pin I wore the first time. I Specifically Used a Locking Back so it wouldn't fall off. And it worked perfectly.

I can definitely see the need for a longer, lip, for longer pins. Obviously, the weight of the pin, would determine the type of chain or cord needed, so it would sustain the weight, and be comfortable to wear.

Referring back to pictures below, here's the chain I used, and I couldn't even tell I was wearing it.

I really think it's a great idea. A nice way to wear/display our favorite pin(s) without wearing a lanyard.

And a great addition to a ZAP, RAK, General Gift, etc.

So I'm seriously excited about this new way to wear our pins. And I'm totally on board to purchase some.

Thanks for positive feedback DPF Mouseketeers.

Please, drop your thoughts on what's been posted so far.

Photo 1. An 18" snake chain. Pin holder. Locking back.

Photo 2. Pin connected.

Photo 3. Reverse side showing locking back

Photo 4. Connected with Mickey Head.

Photo 5. How it looks worn.


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Cicada said:
not a bad idea -- i suppose you can also achieve this by flipping the pendant around, so the top of the pin doesn't bump up against the top of the "T" the holds the cord/chain.
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And this, is exactly what I did in the post above. Flipped it. So the pin laid nicely.

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ahh -- chamfering the pin hole is something that would hep a little for some of the "nubs" on the back of pins -- i'll add that
 
If there's interest, I can print these PINdants for DPF members

The cost would likely be ≈$12-$15 all-in, inclusive of shipping (CONUS), and include all 3 sizes in whichever orientation you'd like, plus an 18" waxed leather cord and (1) locking pin back; most of the cost is shipping, since it's about $4-5 to ship a parcel via USPS nowadays.

let me know if there's any interest, and we can sort it out!

some renderings of what's likely the final design:





Lanyard style:
 
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