10 Great Pin Badge Ideas

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By PAGE Editor April 2023

Pin badges are a fun way of representing the brands, teams, and charities that you love. They can be used for identification, or as a colorful addition to your outfit. You can design your own pin badges easily with whichever design you like, on soft enamel, hard enamel, or even the most well-known button badges – there is something for every occasion! Read on as we take a look at 10 great ideas for designing your very own pin badges. Also try custom soft enamel pins.

Soft enamel badges 

When designing your pin badge, the first factor that you will need to consider is the type of badge you’d like to have your design made from. Soft enamel badges are some of the most popular, and this type of manufacturing is used commonly. You will be able to recognize a soft enamel badge as the outlines of the design are raised. The plating process is done before the enamel filling takes place, with means the enamel sits between metal borders. They are textured, which is why they are so popular with many. 

Hard enamel badges 

In contrast, hard enamel badges are flat and smooth. They are durable and scratch resistant so perfect if you are wearing them on a jacket or backpack every day. They look particularly attractive and professional, with bright colors and a smooth, shiny finish. Some metal finishes cannot be used with hard enamel badges, so if you want colored metal, a soft enamel badge would be the best option. 

Offset badges 

These badges are great if the design you are using is small and detailed. You can get the exact design you want, without having to worry about the colour or detail becoming distorted. Your design can be printed onto a metal base and covered with a coating that stops the design from fading. These badges are thinner than enamel badges but if you are looking for a design that is going to last, this could be the best pin badge option for you! 

Button badges 

We will all be familiar with button badges; they are usually circular in shape, and most are attached with a safety pin for security. They can be created easily, and affordably using whichever design suits you, they are long-lasting and can be attached to clothing and accessories. Pin badges can be used for fun, events, or identification. 

Charity badges 

Charities rely on donations, word of mouth, and fundraising to help them build up funds for their chosen cause. You will see pin badges that are on sale that supporters can buy with funds going directly to the charity they represent. Badges are a great idea for fundraising, as they can be used so that supporters can represent their values and beliefs through the charities they support and spread the word. 

School badges 

Schools can utilize badges to help with identification. Enamel badges are some of the most popular in schools as they can be designed and attached to collars, blazers, and bags. They are durable and will last long school days. Schools could use them to identify children in different years, sports teams, prefects, clubs and even to identify certain teachers. 

Party favors 

Part of the fun of pin badges is that you can design your own. You can make your very own bespoke pin to suit the occasion you need it for. A dainty pin could be used as a thank you at a wedding, they could be used as a fun addition to hen parties, or birthday parties! You can make them as bright and bold as you want, and because they are durable, they can be kept as a reminder of the event for years to come. 

Sports team badges 

Pin badges are a great way of representing your favorite sports team. Being a supporter means that you’ll want people to know which team you support when you’re out and about – you can use a pin badge to do this! Pin badges are subtle and can be added to almost any material, so you can take your badge with you wherever you go. You can even make one for your own team if you play a sport – the possibilities are endless. 

Pin badges for gifts 

Pin badges are great gift ideas because you can choose from any design to suit the person you are buying for. If they like a certain, team, band, or animal, you can create a pin badge that is perfect for them that you may not be able to find on the high street. Creating a pin badge in the shape of something they love is thoughtful and is something they will be able to keep forever, like Pintrill or grateful dead pins. You could even mount a badge in a frame so they can display it proudly in their home – it doesn’t just have to be worn. 

Pin badges for jackets 

Pin badges on denim jackets will never get old! You can represent your favorite design each day by wearing it on your jacket with ease. You can give an old jacket a new lease of life by adding pins to the pockets or collar for a bit of color! This way, you can show off what you’re passionate about everywhere you go and create a garment that is personal to you. You can also add pins to hats, scarves, and other accessories to give them a new lease of life. 

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