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A 133 year old pin badge sat next to it's modern day recreation. The circular badge has a blue outer ring with a 3D model in silver of St George on his horse in the middle.

How We Recreated a 133-Year-Old Pin Badge

2 January 2026

We don't shy away from a challenge at Made by Cooper, and we're always looking for opportunities to showcase our skills. So when Lt Col Joe Petty (Retd) from the CESSAC Institute asked if it…

How We Recreated a 133-Year-Old Pin Badge
an ADHD UK awareness pin pin badge with silver plating and purple enamel.

What is ADHD? And Why Awareness Pin Badges Matter

2 January 2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month. In this blog, we explore what ADHD really feels like, chat with ADHD UK’s founder about the challenges…

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circular pin badge with a TARDIS in the middle made up of the trans pride flag colours. Around the TARDIS reads the words

Pin Badge Collab - The Day of The Doctors & Designers

21 July 2025

Every once in a while, if we're lucky, most people get to experience something unexpected that changes our world forever. For two of our…

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Three sheets of custom temporary festival tattoos featuring fun designs like hearts, a bag of crisps, a mouth with a tongue sticking out, and tribal icons.

How to Create Headliner Temporary Tattoos for Festivals & Events

13 June 2025

If you've ever been to a summer festival, you'll know how vibrant, colorful, and expressive they can be. So, let's take a look at why you…

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A collection of five custom patches showcasing the difference between overlocked and heat-cut edges.

What’s the Difference Between Overlocked and Heat Cut Patches?

28 May 2025

When you're designing custom patches, understanding the different edge treatments can make all the difference in creating an eye-catching…

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A collection of five pin badges that have blue hues to make a very appealing image.

Ways to Keep Your Pin Badges Looking New

23 May 2025

Everyone loves pin badges, we don’t know why, we just do. While they can be expressions of personality, interests, and sometimes nostalgia,…

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A white pilates sock with a black patterned grip on the sole. The pattern is hearts with the words

What Are Pilates Socks?

9 May 2025

Pilates socks are not your average pair of socks. They are specially designed to enhance your workout experience, providing grip, stability,…

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A selection of different styles of pin badges featuring a car, guitar, funky triangle, a crocodile on a disco ball, and a circular branding badge.

Are All Pin Badges Printed?

30 April 2025

"How long does it take to print pin badges?" If we had a cookie for the number of times we're asked this question, our entire office would…

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A close up of a custom challenge coin that shows the intricate details of a coin that has a satanic style design with a pentagram and horned skull.

Challenge Coins Design Ideas To Help You Create Unique Products

28 April 2025

One of our most popular products is our custom challenge coins. Clients use them for awards and tokens, as collectibles, and to commemorate…

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A custom cap, branded socks, keyring, PVC fridge magnet, and pin badge showcasing what you can do for your tradeshow efforts.

5 Functional Tradeshow Giveaway Ideas

22 April 2025

Tradeshows are a golden opportunity for businesses to showcase products, services, and, most importantly, their brand. But how do you make…

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