Handmade and 3D press-on nails are usually made by specialist workshops, not by the same line that runs high-volume machine sets. TRESTRONG coordinates those specialist routes in China. I am not a factory and I do not sell one catalogue. The work is to match the brief — shape, length, art level, set contents and packaging — to a maker who can sample it, then keep revisions and production on the same specification.
When handmade is the right route
Use handmade or 3D when the design needs hand-finished art, layered gel work, charms, or a look that will not survive a fully tooled machine run. Ready-made machine sets are a better first test when you only need a repeatable colour story for wholesale or retail.
What I coordinate
Supplier matching against the brief, sample coordination and a written revision list, packaging that matches the set, production follow-up against the approved sample, and handover notes for inspection and destination.
What a useful handmade brief contains
Shape and length, art reference photos, finish, whether the set is 10 / 24 / 30 nails, target market, estimated first quantity, and the question you need answered.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make the nails in-house?
No. TRESTRONG is a sourcing coordinator. Handmade and 3D work is placed with specialist manufacturers in China and compared against your brief.
Can handmade and machine-made sit in the same brand?
Yes. Many brands keep handmade or 3D for limited drops and use machine-made for refill colours.
How should I start?
Send a brand link, target market and product direction. A rough test quantity and one question is enough for the first pass.
Written by Allen Zhao. Last updated 2026-08-30.
Start with three details
Brand link · target market · product direction.
Send a product link or reference, your target market, a rough test quantity and the question you need answered.
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