Historically accurate depictions of beautiful ancient artwork as high quality hard enamel pins with information on the pin card about each piece. Ancient wall paintings, pottery, and textiles brought to life in celebration of artists long passed
The art community is filled with amazing pieces inspired by real ancient art, but we want to bring the art to everyone as accurately as possible. We've hand picked various pieces from ancient history that we love from world wide cultures to bring to life these hard enamel pins that we hope you love. Our goal is to do multiple projects showcasing ancient cultures from around the world in multiple projects over the coming years.
We have five pins in the initial goal, with many more possible from other regions depending on how the project goes.
Egypt, and Peru
double lotus, Lotus woman Nazca Lizard, Nazca Dog, Nazca Spider. Above is the sample pins we had made to show you the exact pins, we need to reach the goal amount to create a whole batch of them.
Each pin depicts a specific artifact from history in it's specific region. We want to celebrate ancient artists from cultures all over the world with each unlock.
The $3000 goal will fund these 5 pins. The Nazca designs, and well as the double lotus pin at the $14 price point which is discounted for backers only from their final retail prices and the large Lotus woman pin at $18.
Simply pick the level tier you want to support, and when it is time for surveys you will choose the pin design you want, and what kind of backings you would like from rubber, metal, locking, or magnetic backs.
Ancient Egypt:
Ancient Egyptian culture was a stable, hierarchical society built around the Nile River, with a deep focus on religion, the afterlife, and maintaining Ma'at (cosmic order), featuring divine pharaohs, scribes, farmers, and artisans. They developed hieroglyphic writing, monumental architecture (pyramids, temples), advanced medicine, astronomy, and a vibrant daily life that included festivals, games (like Senet), music, dance, and distinct fashion (linen, cosmetics, wigs), valuing family, tradition, and innovation in arts, agriculture, and technology..
The Nazca People of Peru:
The Nazca culture (also Nasca) was the archaeological culture that flourished from c. 100 BC to 800 AD beside the arid, southern coast of Peru in the river valleys of the Rio Grande de Nazca drainage and the Ica Valley. Strongly influenced by the preceding Paracas culture which was known for extremely complex textiles, the Nazca produced an array of crafts and technologies such as ceramics, textiles, and geoglyphs seen from high in the sky.
If the project hits $3400 Every pin will come with an upgraded custom pin card with information about the region of the world and the art piece itself. Perfect for gifting and collecting.
Our second unlock will fund the next set of designs. This time all from the Dordogne region of southwestern France. This will include the custom packaging as well for each piece.
The black stag is a standard size at 1.5", and the hands is a large size at 2" These are just the place holders showing the original ancient art, once the designs themselves are complete we'll update showing the exact pin mockups
Unlocking at $5700 is a show piece item and also unlocks it's specific solo tier. This piece is based on the tomb of Khaemteri in Egypt depicting Anubis tending to the Pharaoh.
This piece is a extra large 7" and has three pin backs which automatically come with locking backs as well as magnetic backs to use on metal surfaces in your collection.
If you back the project in the first vital 48hrs, then you'll receive a free 4x6" waterproof vinyl sticker sheetfeaturing sticker versions of some of our designs.
we are still developing the full page and will update during the project
if you back one of the listed early bird tiers you'll receive not only a discount on the tier but an early backer gift 2.25" wooden magnet with one of the project designs on it or either the pin design linework, or the original piece the pins were based on, your choice.
All of the initial funding items are available as add ons, but we also have some items that we already have the materials to create that we are offering as add on items right away! This will help us fund the other items without buying additional materials.
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2.25" Fridge magnet - $8
Each unlocked design from our collection turned into a wooden magnet with the original source artwork, with strong backings, with some surprise designs added as unlocks proceed
3" vinyl stickers - $3.50
All of our designs are available as 3" vinyl waterproof stickers even if the pin design is not unlocked.
4x6" Sticker sheet - $8 (unlocked at $2000)
A mix of our designs from ancient artists on a 4x6" sticker sheet. Great for filling in spots on your water bottle, laptop, and perfect for journaling and sharing.
Badge ribbon 6 pack - $10 Various mix and match badge ribbons with 6 different historical art themed quotes. These are fun for trading and giving out at conventions. The colors may vary as we're working on the best colors to match each quote. Add them to your lanyard or a ribbon keeper keychain!
Locking Pin Backs 5pk / 20pk With these spring loaded pin backs you can give any pin more security! They spring lock into place and then you can remove them with a pull and twist of the end disc.
Magnetic Pin Backs 5pk / 20pk With these spring loaded pin backs you can turn any enamel pin into a magnet! You can then unscrew them and wear them again as a pin whenever you want. A great way to display pins without permanently changing them into magnets.
Gift Wrap With the gift wrap option, your order will be packaged in a brown craft gift box with crinkle material and thank you note. each item will be individually wrapped and secured with twine for an extra unboxing experience.
Packaging video
These are great for those of you that love ASMR packing videos from artists. A video of packing your order will include and a couple extra gifts as well as a video with your name and backer number posted to TikTok and Instagram tagging you.
Below you can find the campaign and fulfillment timeline. Please notethat timelines are not subject to change, due to unforeseen circumstances or delays.
January 23rd - Campaign Starts February 13th - Campaign Ends and backers are charged February 18th - February 26th - BackerKit surveys sent out March 1st - BackerKit surveys locked down and charged for shipping costs 2-6 Weeks - Pin and merchandise manufacturing period April 1st - Fulfillment and shipping begins.
Please note that we expect shipping to begin in early April but this does not mean you will receive your package immediately after shipping begins. Depending upon the total amount of backers, shipping carriers, and available helpers, the fulfillment period can last anywhere from one month to four months (it averages between 1-3 weeks). I'll make every attempt to get items out as soon as possible because long waits from delays make for nervous backers and I want everyone to get what they want on time.
IMPORTANT INFO - Shipping costs will be charged to you after the campaign and separately through your BackerKit survey. We calculate shipping rates based on weight and location to ensure we collect the right amount to be able to ship everything out. Shipping cost averages about $5 in the US for a 3oz package and $15-20 international
Add On Item Shipping Fees - You will have the opportunity to add on extra items in your post campaign survey. Add on items may come with additional shipping costs depending on the final weight of your order.
All orders are shipped through USPS and come with tracking. International backers are responsible for their own countries VAT or import taxes/fees. Our customs forms are filled out as accurately as possible as merchandise.
By pledging to this campaign you are stating that you understand all the below information and agree to our terms and conditions.
NO AI We've already seen major negative impacts of ai on creative industries, and this is just a reminder that all of our project designs are created by real people Misty, Amy, Meg, and Charlie.
Early Bird Pledge Levels Early Bird pledge levels are only available for the first 2 days of the campaign! Early bird backers will receive a discount on their selected tiers and some will receive extra gifts as noted.
Backer Responsibility As a backer you are responsible for completing your survey and paying shipping fees within the time frame allotted to receive your rewards. As creators we are only able to communicate with backers through project updates and reminder emails (email correspondence will be sent to the email on file for your pledge). As a backer it is your responsibility to check and read project updates, and to check for survey emails. If you fail to stay updated and do not complete your survey, you could forfeit your rewards. (Read more about reward forfeiture below)
Rubber Backs vs. Locking Backs Each pin from our campaign will come with your choice of butterfly clasp or rubber backs, but we highly recommend purchasing locking backs. If you choose to adhere your pin to a jacket, bag, or other item, with a rubber back, and it falls off, we will not replace the missing pin. We do offer locking backs through our add-ons section in your survey.
Manufacturing Three of us are very versed in working with manufacturing and have combined decades of experience with the pin making process along with working with textile, vinyl, and metal manufacturers. as experiences as we are things happen and there can be minor delays in manufacturing.
Artist Misty who is the lead contact for the project will be upfront with backers along the way. They will disclose any setbacks, delays, and any other pertinent updates. with a minimum 1 update per month until all packages are shipped out.
It's important to understand that this is a crowdfunded campaign. Crowdfunded campaigns are often subject to delays due to unforeseen circumstances. Please also understand that money pledged to a crowdfunded campaign is a donation or investment. This is not an online store and you will not immediately receive your rewards after pledging.
Please note that minor changes may occur in production, and that the images presented here are our mock up designs. There is a possibility of slight changes in color and size in the physical item.
Refunds or Exchanges After the campaign has ended, you will have ample time to make your design selections in your BackerKit survey. You will be notified before surveys are locked down and any add-ons are charged. Once your order is locked down, we have a no refunds or exchanges policy. The only time we will issue a refund or replacement, is in extenuating circumstances, or if your pin arrives damaged (please read the section on pin grades to determine if your pin is damaged). If you believe your pin was damaged in transit, please reach out to us immediately and attach photos of the damaged pin.
Pin Grades We offer two grades of pins, First Grade, and B Grade. First Grade pins are the only pins offered in crowdfunded campaigns. Our pins are handmade and may have minor cosmetic imperfections. Examples of First Grade imperfections are as follows, but not limited to: - Small buff marks, scuffs, or scratches on metal/enamel - Small specks, pores, or bubbles anywhere on the pin - Slightly low or uneven fills - Slightly misaligned screenprinted details (for pins with screenprinting) - Slight variations in the distribution of glitter - Slight defects in text (this is usually only in pins with small text) We want to make you aware that these First Grade pins may have small imperfections, but 99% of the time, these imperfections are non-existent or not noticeable.
Color and size of items. While we have made many pins before, the pins in this campaign have not yet been manufactured. The designs you see on this page are only mockups, which means the final product may vary in color and size. With our experience though the pins have nearly always reflected the mockups accurately.
Different computers, phones, and other devices have different screen settings which means coloration may vary between screens. We use a Pantone Solid Coated book to choose the colors for our designs. The manufacturers use those Pantone numbers to know which colors to mix and apply where, however, looking at a Pantone swatch on paper, is different than looking at a Pantone color in enamel. Each mockup has a rough estimate of what the size will be. Our sizes are either specifying the general height or width of the pin. The actual size of the physical product may vary in slight ways
Forfeiture of Rewards Once project shipping is completed backers will be notified via a campaign update. This campaign update will have a final survey completion date. If your survey is not completed, and your shipping costs not paid by the completion date, you will forfeit your pledge payment and rewards. We will not fulfill forfeited rewards and pledge levels after the completion date
Lost or never received packages - Forfeiture of rewards We make every attempt to get your package from our workshop to your home. Packages for this campaign will come with a tracking number. Regardless of tracking numbers, sometimes packages are lost in the mail. We will notify backers with an update when the project is near completion. If you have not received your package by the completion of the shipping process, you will have an extended period of time to contact us about a missing package. If you do not contact us within that extended period of time about a lost or never received package, you will forfeit your rewards and we will not provide a refund or re-ship your rewards.
We are partnered with another project Bean Monsters being run during Pintopia! Our project run by Alicia, and Bean Monsters run by Misty. If you pledge for both campaigns you will receive each of the following enamel pins!
π Pintopia 2026
Pintopia 2026 / Pins β’ Plushies β’ Ita Bags
This project is participating in the BackerKit event Pintopia 2026, a celebration of enamel pin, plushie and ITA bag project featuring an all-star lineup of creators crowdfunding together from January 22 β February 12, 2026.