How to Display Collector Pins

Display your favorite pins on your jacket, bookbag or purse to add some style.

Collector's pins are a popular item at tourist attractions, airports and large events like the Olympics. Many people often collect pins as a hobby and choose to focus their collecting on one specific type of pin; Disney characters or flags from different countries for example. Show the world your collection of pins by storing them in a display case or by wearing them proudly on your clothing.

Things You'll Need

• Display case
• Non-abrasive cloth

Instructions

1. Wipe the collector's pins with a non-abrasive cloth to clean them free of any smears, smudges or fingerprints.

2. Open the display case door to gain access to the display mat. Some display cases have a backdrop covered in felt or another soft material while other display cases contain shelves.

3. Open the latch on the back of one of the collector's pins. Work with one collector's pin at a time. The latch is the mechanism containing the needle that is used to attach the collector's pin to the backdrop.

4. Insert the needle into the backdrop, threading it through the fabric so the collector's pin is secured.

5. Lock the latch on the back of the collector's pin.

6. Attach all the collector's pins in the pattern of your choice. Straight horizontal or vertical rows, a large circle and bordering the outer edge of the display case are nice ways to display pins. If the display case has shelves, align the collector's pins in an orderly fashion on each of the shelves.

References

• Display Gifts: Pin Display Cases
• San Francisco Display: Lapel Pins Display Cases