Brass handbag tags for Sim Blingz
Sim Blingz is a small, growing handbag brand. They asked us for 300 brass tags. We made the sample, and when they felt the tag had too much empty space around the logo, we went back to the drawing board to shorten it.
The project at a glance
- Client: Sim Blingz, a small handbag brand
- Quantity: 300 brass tags requested
- Material: brass, brushed finish
- Shape: long rounded tag with a hole at each end for stitching or a strap, about 45 mm long
- Marking: laser-marked SB monogram with floral sprigs and “SIM BLINGZ”, filled dark
- Status: sample made; a shorter tag is being drawn to fit the logo better
Shown with the client's name.
A sample before 300 pieces
The brand logo is an interlocking S and B between two floral sprigs, with the name below between two fine lines. Fine details like these need to be seen on real brass before you commit to a full run, so we made a sample first.
The sample shows the brushed grain, the dark-filled engraving and the two holes at the ends, so the brand could judge the look and feel in their hand.
“Too much empty space”
This is exactly why we make a sample first.
Once they held it, the brand felt the engraving was slightly large for the tag, which left a lot of empty space on both sides of the logo. They asked us to shorten the length of the tag.
A shorter tag uses less brass, sits better on a handbag and puts more of the tag's area behind the logo. We are redrawing the tag at the shorter length and will send a new proof for approval before the 300-piece run is made.
From sample to a run of 300
Sample
A real brass tag with the logo, to judge size and look.
Feedback
The brand found the tag too long for the logo.
Redraw & proof
A shorter tag, with the logo balanced, sent as a proof.
Production
The full run is made only after the proof is approved.
Start small, get it right
You do not need a huge order to get a proper metal tag. Our minimum is 25 pieces with no tooling charge, and the sample-and-proof step means you only commit to the size and look you have already held in your hand.
More on our brand labels page.
What to send for a quote
- Your logo (a phone photo works)
- Length and width in mm, or “match my sample”
- How it attaches: stitching holes, strap or rivets
- Quantity and when you need it
We reply with a to-scale proof and the exact price.
Send your logoQuestions about brass handbag tags
Can you make brass logo tags for handbags?
Yes. We make brass tags with a hole at each end for stitching or a strap, laser-marked with your logo. They suit handbags, wallets, belts and other leather and fabric goods.
Can the tag size be changed after a sample?
Yes, that is what a sample is for. If the logo looks small on the tag, or there is too much empty space, we resize the tag and the artwork, and send a new proof before the full run.
Can a small brand order 300 pieces?
Yes. Our minimum is 25 pieces for most items, with no tooling charge, so small and growing brands can order tags in the quantity they need.
What finish do brass tags have?
Brushed brass with a dark-filled logo is the most popular combination for bags. We can also do a polished or antique finish; see materials & finishes.
Making a bag or accessories brand?
Send your logo and quantity. We reply with a proof and a price.