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Amongst decorative gifts and collectibles nothing is as adaptable as figurines cast in resin. Whether it be a seasonal and religious gift or architectural scale models to a bobblehead figurine the detail, heft and finishing that is available in resin cannot be replicated in other materials. For a B2B buyer ordering OEM resin figurines there is a lot to consider, namely: OEM resin figurine manufacturing process, customization capabilities, quality control process and logistics. Read on to know more.

Understanding the OEM Process for Resin Figurines

For resin figurine OEM, you just provide the original design you want to manufacture (a 2D drawing, 3D CAD file, or a physical sample will be OK for the manufacturer). They will then create a master mold — (typically a silicone mold) from your design, from which multiple production molds will be cast. Resin (either polyresin or polyurethane) is then mixed, poured into the production molds, and cured. Once demolded each figurine is individually finished to remove excess material, or flashing, from the mold lines, primed, then hand-painted.

Unlike the fine textures, features, and intricate details possible in resin casting that would be too difficult or impossible to achieve with plastic injection molding, working with an in-house mold-maker and painters is crucial for B2B buyers. MornsunGifts which was created in Xiamen in 2007 has ten years experiences in producing handcraft arts and crafts and all inclusive OEM resin figure services ranging from design to production. Their presence in Xiamen as a large port city for exports provides you with effective logistic support for B2B business.

Material and Finish Options for Different Markets

Resin figurines are never just a one-size-fits-all, there are a number of different material and finish choices depending on the application of each figurine. In relation to decorative holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween bright and vibrant paint finishing that resist fading, will need to be applied. For architectural models or religious crafts, you may want to choose a matte or a stone effect, while for the whimsical figurine or bobble-head glossy, vibrant colors are ideal.

MornsunGifts produces figurines in bisque, terracotta, resin and ceramic which allow a wide array of options to be provided to the B2B buyer. Resin is popular due to its ability to be cast with an incredible amount of fine detail and the ability to hold a vast array of different colors and finishes. They also offer services such as color-matching, airbrushing, hand-painting and special finishes such as antique wash, crackle paint and metallic. When placing an OEM resin figurine order B2B, all customers must first request finish samples.

Quality Control and Consistency for Bulk Orders

The OEM manufacturing of resin figurines requires manual labor in every step of the process, from mold filling to demolding to flashing, sanding and painting. With so many manual steps involved, consistency can be an issue with high-volume production, and poorly produced figurines can significantly damage your brand reputation.

A quality manufacturer will have a quality control procedure set in place at every level of the manufacturing process-their molds will be inspected and replaced as needed; paint masters will be consulted to ensure color accuracy; samples will be pulled for inspection during production; and only through strict quality assurance processes can MornsunGifts guarantee that the first figurine off the production line is identical to the last one of a 10,000 piece order. Ask about defect rates, sampling plan and return procedures with potential suppliers.

Packaging, Logistics, and Lead Time Planning

A significant customer complaint that B2B consumers have when receiving delicate ceramics from the above shipment: It arrived shattered in transit, and resin figures can break too-this emphasizes the importance of packaging. Each should be individually bubble-wrapped/foamed and kept separate within a master carton that also has extra corner protection and fragile handling instructions printed on the outside.

Production times for OEM resin figurines are varied and may range from 4-12 weeks, depending on your design, number of units to be produced, and complexity of the paint finish and mold-making. The number of figures and paint colors may slightly alter production times between a single-color, or multi-color figurine. MornsunGifts is in an export hub/port city, which means good logistics, but B2B buyers need to book this in their calendar and request for a production schedule, with a confirmation on their lead-time from mold-making to sampling to shipment. You should inquire about their minimum order quantities, and whether they offer combined shipments with multi-item consolidation from different categories such as photo frames, fridge magnets and ceramic flower pots.

Conclusion

OEM resin figurines give B2B buyers huge room for design options, color and finish. To ensure your success, it is required to select a professional OEM manufacturer who has the full set of in-house mold making service, professional hand painters, high quality control team and steady export services. MornsunGifts was founded in 2007, and is located in Xiamen, specializing in handmade crafts such as OEM resin and ceramic figurine (holiday, home décor, religious items, model and collectables). Please feel free to contact MornsunGifts for your OEM figurine project and samples.