Wyrmspan Enamel Pins: Display and Care Tips for Collectors
By Stonemaier Games US & International Store | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Tips & Care
Keep your Wyrmspan enamel pins looking sharp with practical display ideas, storage methods, and care habits that prevent scratches, lost backs, and fading.
Quick answer
Display your Wyrmspan enamel pins on a dedicated fabric board or wear them on a sturdy jacket, but always secure the backs and keep pins away from keys, zippers, and direct sunlight. Store extras in a soft-lined case with backs attached.
Why enamel pins need a little extra care
Enamel pins are small metal accessories with a glossy enamel surface. That surface can chip or scratch when it rubs against hard objects, and the metal edges can tarnish over time. The pin backs are also easy to lose, which turns a display piece into a loose sharp object. A few consistent habits protect both the artwork and the hardware.
Wyrmspan Enamel Pins are large pins, so they have more surface area to protect than a standard small pin. That size makes them striking on a bag or board, but it also means they can catch on straps or sleeves if you are not careful about placement.
Display vs. storage: choose the right home for each pin
Pins you want to see every day belong on a display surface that does not flex or press against the enamel. Pins you are not using should go into storage where they cannot knock together. Mixing the two — like tossing loose pins into a drawer — is the fastest way to dull the finish.
For display, a fabric-covered cork board or a dense felt panel holds pins securely without metal-on-metal contact. For storage, a soft zip case with individual slots or a small box lined with felt keeps backs attached and prevents movement.
When to skip a display method
Avoid hanging pins from a lanyard in a bag where they will swing against keys or a water bottle. Also skip magnetic backs on valuable pins if you plan to wear them on thick fabric — the magnet can shift and the pin can drop. If a pin has a deluxe clasp or locking back, use it for wearing and reserve simpler backs for display boards.
Step-by-step pin care routine
- Inspect new pins before displaying: Check each pin for loose backs or sharp edges, then press the back firmly onto the post. Common mistake: assuming the back is tight without testing it, which leads to a pin dropping the first time you wear it. Test every back before the pin leaves your hand.
- Choose a display surface that grips the post: Use a fabric-covered cork board, felt panel, or dense foam board. Push the pin through until the back sits flush against the fabric. Checkpoint: the pin should not wobble or rotate freely. If the pin spins, the backing material is too loose.
- Wear pins on sturdy fabric only: Attach pins to denim, canvas, or thick woven bags. Avoid thin silk, mesh, or stretchy fabrics where the pin can pull through. Common mistake: placing a pin near a bag zipper, where it will scratch every time the bag opens. Keep pins at least two finger-widths from zippers and hard straps.
- Store unused pins with backs attached: Place each pin in a soft-lined case or a small felt pouch, backs on, so the posts cannot stab neighboring pins. Do not stack pins directly on top of each other. Checkpoint: shake the case gently — you should hear no metal clinking. If you hear clinking, add more padding between pins.
- Clean enamel gently and dry immediately: Wipe the enamel face with a soft dry cloth. For fingerprints, use a barely damp cloth with plain water, then dry right away. Common mistake: using alcohol or abrasive cleaners, which can dull the enamel over time. Never soak a pin or leave it wet near the metal edges.
- Rotate display pins to limit sun exposure: Keep your display board out of direct sunlight, and swap which pins face outward every few months. Checkpoint: if the colors look washed out, move the board to a shadier spot. Sunlight fades enamel slowly — rotation buys time.
Product facts
- Wyrmspan Enamel Pins: Set includes six large enamel pins featuring dragon artwork from Wyrmspan, created by Wyrmspan artist Clementine Campardou. Because the pins are large and part of a matched set, storing them together in a soft case prevents the artwork from rubbing against other pins.
Wyrmspan Enamel Pins
