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Video game pins and gaming merch including enamel pins, keyrings, lanyards and socks displayed together from some of the biggest names in the industry like Konami, Intel, Pokemon, Nintendo, and Bossa Games.

Creating Video Game Pins & Gamer Merch For Devs, Streamers & Fans

14 April 2026

The gaming community is full of the most passionate and observant groups of people on the planet. Gamers are detail-obsessed, they notice everything and demand perfection in their games. So…

Creating Video Game Pins & Gamer Merch For Devs, Streamers & Fans
3D vs die-struck custom coins showing raised skull design and flat engraved coffee coin for comparison of depth and detail.

What’s the Difference Between 3D Coins & Die-struck Coins?

13 April 2026

We’ve created custom coins for hundreds of clients across multiple industries; they’re a unique way to commemorate events, create memorable…

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F1 Custom Merch - An Aryton Senna vintage f1 helmet pin badge, a Bruce McLaren long service award badge, and McLaren's Fearlessly Forward branding enamel pin.

Making F1 Merch to Dominate the Grid in 2026

5 March 2026

One of the most compelling industries we've had the opportunity to work in is the high-octane world of Formula 1. Find out how we helped one…

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A Hymn to Life by Gisele Pelicot standing under dramatic spotlight lighting, featuring the red “Shame Must Change Sides” hard enamel pin badge centred on the grey book cover, with a reflective black surface beneath creating a subtle mirrored effect.

A Hymn to Life: The Story Behind the ‘Shame Must Change Sides’ Pin Badge

28 February 2026

Every now and again, we’re asked to produce something important. Products that support a worthwhile cause or can help spark long overdue…

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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…

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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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