Do you have a very special pin that you would like to turn into a Christmas ornament? Whether it’s a baseball team pin from your trip to Cooperstown, or a sentimental pin from an event or trip, we can turn any metal pin into a Christmas ornament a a memento to be enjoyed for years to come!

How it works:

1. Place an order through this page by selecting which type of ornament you would like and the number of colors. We recommend selecting a maximum of 2 colors for the snowflakes and 3 colors for the large star. Colors will be applied to the gems on the snowflake points, the gems in the large star arms, or the small flower on top of the heart ornament. The snowflakes range from 3” to 3 1/2” tall, and the large star measures 4 1/2” tall. Round and teardrop Snowflakes fit pins 1 1/2” and smaller. Diamond snowflakes and large stars fit pins up to 2” diameter. If your pin is larger than these recommendations, please expect some overlap on one or more gems.

2. Fill out the order form with this item to tell us a bit more information about your preferences. We reserve the right to choose the snowflake that best fits the pin size and composition, but if you have a preference, please let us know! Please let us know if you have preference on which gems are painted, otherwise we will default to painting snowflake points in alternating colors (if selecting two colors) and the large and medium gems on the large star points.

3. Send us your pin! We are at:

Rigby Handcraft

43 Pioneer Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326

We will then solder your pin securely in the ornament, paint it, box it, and send it to the address provided! These ornaments are packed in a large box with fiberfill padding and an insert card detailing the care and history of the ornaments.

Each mold, made out of brass and gemstones, is dipped into the surface of molten tin. A thin layer of tin solidifies on the mold, making a perfect replica in relief. We then trim and hand-paint each ornament and mount a wire with an eye loop for a hook. The result is a sparkling, highly-detailed ornament that give the illusion of being set with gemstones.

Because the ornaments are made from pure tin, they will keep their shine and brilliance for many years to come. They should be stored in their boxes during the off season in order to keep the dust off. If they get dusty (often appearing cloudy), they can be gently cleaned with a dry paint brush. The ornaments are delicate, but tend to bend instead of break (you can often fix them by gently bending them back into place). That being said, please handle them with care.

Although we strive to deliver only the nicest ornaments, they are still handmade. Please allow for some idiosyncrasies in the casting and paint job. However, if you have any problems with your ornament, please don’t hesitate to reach out!