Custom Figurine Manufacturers: How to Choose the Right Resin Material?

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in Hong Kong. Aside from being part of the country’s culture, it is also a serious business for them. Thus, you can see various horse racing memorabilia in Hong Kong stores and even in different online shops.

This Golden Sixty’s resin figure we found in one of the supermarkets here in Hong Kong is a perfect example of unique horse racing collectables. But how are resin figures, such as this custom horse, made and what are the things to consider in choosing the right material to use according to custom figurine manufacturers?

 

Golden Sixty is an Australian bred horse winning numerous awards in the horse racing competition held in Hong Kong. It is awarded as  2021’s Champion Miller, Champion Middle-Distance Horse, Most Popular Horse of the Year, and Horse of the Year. Though it failed to win in Steward’s Cup held last January, Golden Sixty’s popularity remains as people still look for merchandise related to this legendary racing horse.

 

Golden Sixty’s Legendary Horse Figurine

We found this promotional product in one of the supermarkets in Hong Kong before the event. The custom figurine is made from polyresin material. It features the racehorse running and shows determination to win.

 

This custom horse figurine’s fur, tack, and jockey are all hand-painted, making this brand event merchandise more impressive. Each part of the memorabilia is very detailed; thus, it looks like a perfect miniature of the original Golden Sixty racehorse.

Resin figurines are indeed small but terrible marketing tools. Take a look at these custom miniatures and bobbleheads we have featured before. 

We found these very interesting glass decorations in Tokyo Hands, a one-stop-shop in Japan full of unique and high-quality products. It’s kinda weird at first, but as we come to think of it, using these miniatures is indeed a smart way to catch customers’ attention. These custom figurines are ideal for sports marketing, beverage promotion, and even bar marketing.

 

Our team visited the Hong Kong Book Fair before and found these two clever bobblehead doll displays. Who wouldn’t recognise these two custom miniatures? Visitors have the chance to bring home these Einstein and Darwin figurines when they subscribe to Scientific American magazine.

 

5 Things to Consider in Choosing Resin Materials for your Promotional Figurines

Clay, metal, wood, glass, resins and ceramics are some of the media used in making figurines. These materials have unique characteristics that make them suitable for certain types of figures. But what do resin materials have that makes custom figurine manufacturers and businesses choose them? And what are the things to consider when choosing the right material in creating custom resin figurines?

Resins, or polystones or polyresins, are constructed from a formulation of epoxy plastic. They are commonly used for outdoor garden ornaments, such as figurines or sculptures. Resins can range from natural and synthetic. They can be derived from polymers, monomers, oils, fatty acids and natural sources.

 

If you are one of those businesses that plan to use resin material for your promotional products,  listed below are the five things you need to consider in choosing your own resin materials.

1. Check the impact resistance.

There are different types of resin material available today. There’s no one size fits all in choosing the right resin material for your product. Each of them has unique properties that make them ideal for particular uses.

If the application requires impact resistance, such as making outdoor ornaments or figurines, make sure to find the right and trusted custom figurine manufacturers to make your products. Polyethylenes like HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE, as well as polycarbonates, ABS, high-impact polystyrene, are some of the options you can choose from.

 

2. Consider high-temperature capabilities.

Are you going to use the figurines for outdoor promotion, or will they be displayed in high-temperature areas? Keeping these questions in mind will help you decide which resins are ideal to use for your products.

With this aspect in mind, high-temperature epoxy or heat resistant epoxy resin is the option you might consider. It is very durable, and it offers excellent strength and versatility. Moreover, you can also ask for advice from your trusted custom figurine manufacturers on which resin type is suitable for your needs.

 

3. Appearance and performance.

What do you want your final products to look like? Do you want them shiny or polished? Surely, you have your own preference for how your custom figurines look when displayed in the market.

 

 

The aesthetic appeal of your promotional figurines really matter. Their physical appearance and quality can build or break your brand. Aside from appearance, consider the durability of the material. Would it make your figurine last for a long time? Consider both appeal and performance would make your promotional figurines remarkable ones.

For instance, in a Book, Music and Games store, we spotted these figurines that are also a huge part of the store’s appeal to consumers. Check out more details in the blog below:

 

4. Environment-friendly components.

Like what was mentioned earlier, resins can be natural and synthetic. Natural resins don’t have any negative impact on the environment. On the other hand, synthetic resins are proven to potentially release harmful wastes that are harmful to animals and the environment.

Being said that, using a natural and eco-friendly type of resin should be taken highly into consideration. Doing so can help you save the environment, secure the safety of your consumers, and add value to your brand.

 

5. Versatility of the material.

All resin materials are versatile, but still, their uses depend on the product you’re trying to copy. For instance, there are certain types for industrial uses, home decors, and outdoor uses. Each item requires different types of resins.

Silicone and urethane resins are flexible and indeed versatile; however, the latter material release unpleasant odour during the casting process. If you want to ensure your material is safe for the environment and for humans, ask your manufacturer which one is best to use.

 

We conduct regular factory visits to ensure that the process goes smoothly and the product that we deliver to our clients underwent through meticulous processes. If you are curious about how resin figurines are made, here’s an article we’ve written before to explain the process.

 

We asked one of our clients to give us their impressions during a China factory visit during a buying mission recently. Read below to get an idea of how they felt during this trip to a figurine manufacturing site.

 

In a Nutshell…

Promotional products made from resins are everywhere. Their flexibility and durability make them the ideal materials for a wide range of custom promotional merchandise. Make sure to relay the detailed information of your resin products to your chosen manufacturers to ensure that they meet all your requirements and needs.

 

What is the Role of ODM?

While the western market supply chain might also have its own speciality in manufacturing, they still cannot perform similarly to their Asian counterparts. This is due to the larger labour force and also cheaper resources.

We’ve figured that companies are always seeking the best, low-cost manufacturing routes and we believe that the Asian Market has always been able to satisfy the needs of our clients. We, at the ODM group, provide a wide array of manufacturing services for local and international businesses.

Feel free to check out our website to see the premium services we offer. Together with our product design team from Mindsprakz, we always ensure that we meet our clients’ needs. Reach us out and let’s work together!

 

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