How to Display Pin Badges (7 Fun Ways)

Pin badges are still a popular way to show your hobbies, interests and achievements to the world and with so many cute, colourful and fun pin badge designs around, the best kind of pin badge is one that is on display for all to admire. 

Whether you’ve amassed a large collection or just a handful of pieces you may be wondering how to display pin badges in a fun and well organised way. Well, ask no more because here at Badges Plus we know all things pin badge related and we’ve gathered seven of our favourite pin badge display ideas that will show off your collection in style.

Why Display Pin Badges?

Creating a pin badge display is a fantastic way of showcasing your collection but also of sharing your passions with others and expressing yourself to the world by turning your collection into a piece of art that also represents your achievements / interests. If it’s well organised it can also make it much easier to find and enjoy your collection and to keep the pieces in good condition, plus it works as a great conversation starter as it adds a unique and personal touch to your living space.

How to Display Pin Badges

If you’re wondering how to make a pin badge display, we’ve got you covered! There are multiple ways to create one whether it’s jazzing up a jacket / hat or creating a DIY wall display or shadow box you’re looking to opt for. If you’d like to be able to carry your collection around with you consider wearable displays, similarly if you were thinking of something more along the lines of a permanent fixture stationary displays like embroidery hoops, shadow boxes, etc. might be better. In any case, with some creativity and smart arranging you’ll have a stunning badge display in no time.

Create a Fun Badge Jacket 

Why not take a denim jacket and make it even cooler by adding some of your favourite pin badges to the lapel? This is quite a traditional way of showcasing your pins on a wearable piece but you could make it look a bit more modern by using a leather jacket or blazer instead and you could wear just one as a statement piece or group them together, either way it’s a great option of showcasing your collection.

Stay Ahead of the Crowd with Hat Badges

From baseball cap badges to badges on beanies and fedoras, most types of headgear make great places to display things like flag badges or any kind of small badges. With this type of badge display, less is more and you’ll want to avoid over-cluttering your hat, best to stick to one or two statement pieces on the front, back or sides of the hat so you can avoid overwhelming the look.

Make Your Own Pin Badge Wall Display

If you’re up for a bit of DIY, why not create your own embroidery hoop pin display? All you’ll need is a blank embroidery hoop and your collection with the size of the embroidery hoop you choose depending on how big your collection is. Arrange them as you see fit and simply hang the hoop for a quick and easy display. A pin badge display banner is another great option. If you’d prefer to buy ready-made, you can often find pin badge banners or pin badge flags on Etsy in a size to suit your needs.

Make Your Collection Portable with a Badge Display Bag

Pin badges for bags mean your collection goes wherever you do. Whether you carry a tote bag, a backpack or a laptop case, it’s bound to become a conversation starter and you can add badges to the straps, pockets and body of the bag depending on its size. If you’ve got a vast amount of badges, why not put them on multiple bags? This way you can always travel with your collection.

Create a Custom Pin Badge Display Case 

You might want to showcase your favourite enamel pin badges in your home on a shelf or in a display cabinet. For this DIY enamel pin display, you can use a ‘shadow box’ to create a pin badge board. Shadow boxes are similar to picture frames but are more like framed boxes where you can display 3D objects. This type of pin badge display case is easy to make and results in a case custom-made to fit your collection. In your display, you can colour coordinate your pieces or display them by type or simply randomise them to make your collection an interesting focal point in the room.

Make a Cork Board for Pin Badges

A cork board is an affordable and relatively low-effort but at the same time high-impact way of showcasing your collection, simply fasten your badges onto a piece of corkboard arranged the way you prefer and hang the board on the wall. You can pick the size of your board based on how big your collection is / how much space you’d like to have in between each piece, etc. One of the benefits of this method is that it lets you rearrange the pins frequently.

Create a Custom Pin Lanyard

Lanyards are a brilliant way to wear your favourite pieces, especially if there’s an event you’d like to showcase them during, plus they’re amazing visual icebreakers. If you wear those during a badge convention for example this would make trading pieces much easier, too!

How to Make a Pin Badge Display Step-By-Step

• Choose Your Display Method: Decide whether you want a wearable display (like jackets or hats) or a stationary display (like wall displays or shadow boxes).
• Gather Materials: Depending on your chosen method, gather the necessary materials such as jackets, hats, embroidery hoops, shadow boxes, or bags.
• Design Your Layout: Plan how you want to arrange your pieces. Consider grouping by theme, colour or size to create a visually appealing display.
• Prepare the Base: If using fabric, make sure it’s clean and smooth. For shadow boxes, add a background that complements your badges.
• Attach the Badges: Carefully fasten the pieces to the chosen base, make sure they are securely fastened and evenly spaced.
• Display Your Creation: Hang or place your display in a prominent location where it can be admired.

How to Maintain Your Badge Display 

To make sure your display stays lovely and vibrant like when you first put it together, you’ll need to make sure you maintain it properly. Here are some tips from us on how you can do this:

• Keep it dry to prevent corrosion and avoid direct sunlight as it can fade the enamel colours, plastics, etc.
• Wipe down every once in a while with a lint-free microfibre cloth to remove any dust
• Check the pin backs to make sure they’re well secured so they don’t fall off
• Handle the pieces with care when cleaning or rearranging them 

Boost your Collection of Bespoke Pin Badges

Got room for one more pin badge? Of course you do! With all of these suggestions about how to store pin badges, you may be thinking of adding a few more to your collection. If so, why not browse our selection? 

Badges Plus has been designing and manufacturing a wide range of badges for many years and we offer a bespoke service so you can create your own piece that reflects your character. Contact one of our friendly staff team members for more information or call us on 0121 236 1612.