While production goes on there aren't too many updates. So apologies for a bit of silence.
I expect to receive image updates of the pins soon from the manufacturer.
For the stickers, I'll be adding some special effects to some of the stickers. I am going back and forth with the company to get the effects and printing colors right, the process is going well and the stickers should be done by the time the pins ship to me.
And example of the process is like the "let him cook" sticker. You'll notice the very cool raised area effect on the letters and shrimpy!
But you'll also notice the frying pan seems to be missing. So I'll be adjusting some of the colors for the print.
As for tariffs. It was something unexpected to have additional fees be added in recent news. I will eating the cost of this for the project, since it is not something that I feel should have to be passed along to backers in this instance, since the project concluded before the tariffs were announced and put into place.
This leaves a level of uncertainty for future projects, which I was excited to dive back into art with this year. But I know I'm not alone in this struggle. Do support other small business in this time if you are able to do so.
I am looking forward to seeing the pins and how they come out. I love making art and sharing my ideas with everyone. So even if I do have to take a bit of hit to my own personal budget, I'm still glad that I'll be able to bring these pins to life with your help.
Thank you all again for your support. It really does mean a lot to me, and it lets me bring my creations to life.
