What a brooch box has to do
The pin has to be housed under a bar or through a slit so it is captive. Laid loose, a brooch turns and an open pin marks the lining.
The moment it is opened
Brooches are read face-on, so the interior is a pad rather than a well and the piece sits proud when the lid opens.
The mistake we correct most often
Laying the brooch loose on a pad. The pin turns, opens and marks the lining, and the piece arrives at an angle.
Leather on a brooch box, specifically
A pin should not go through hide. The bar or slit sits in a fabric-covered insert, and the leather stays on the shell where it belongs.
What varies between versions
A bar the pin passes under, or a slit it passes through. The slit is cleaner to look at; the bar takes a heavier pin.
Why leather for this
Real leather has variation in it — a slight difference in grain and in depth of colour from hide to hide. That is the point of it, and it is also the thing to decide before you commit to a house box.
Putting your logo on leather
Leather holds a deep blind deboss beautifully and takes foil well, though foil on a heavily grained hide will break slightly along the grain — usually read as character rather than fault.
Cutting the interior in leather
Leather is wrapped over a rigid shell. The shell defines the geometry; the leather gives the surface.
Keep out of direct sun. A leather conditioner once a year on a display piece; nothing at all on a box that ships.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Brooch dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Leather for this piece | A pin should not go through hide. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leather a good choice for a brooch box?
A pin should not go through hide. The bar or slit sits in a fabric-covered insert, and the leather stays on the shell where it belongs.
How does leather behave in use?
Keep out of direct sun. A leather conditioner once a year on a display piece; nothing at all on a box that ships.
What logo methods suit leather?
Leather holds a deep blind deboss beautifully and takes foil well, though foil on a heavily grained hide will break slightly along the grain — usually read as character rather than fault.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your brooch boxes
Tell us the brooch, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.