# Make Badges

> Make Badges is an Australian-owned and operated custom badge manufacturer based in Thomastown, Victoria. Founded in 2004, the company produces over one million badges per year and ships Australia-wide and internationally. Products are manufactured locally with no minimum order quantity — customers can order as few as 1 or as many as 1 million badges. All badges are custom-printed to order using customer-supplied artwork or an online Design Studio. Standard production time is 4 working days plus shipping. Rush 2 Business Day Production available for urgent orders. Free delivery on all Australian orders over $125.00.

Make Badges offers button badges, name badges, magnets, keyrings, zipper pulls, and related promotional products. Fastener types include standard pin-back, magnet, and clip. Products are available in round, square, rectangle, and oval shapes across a wide range of sizes (32mm to 75mm+ diameter for round badges). Pricing is quantity-based and listed on each product page; starting from approximately $0.43 per badge for large quantities. Orders over 10,000 pieces may qualify for additional discounts.

Key business facts:
- ABN: Australian business, GST applies
- Location: Unit 24/7 Dalton Road, Thomastown VIC 3074
- Phone: 1300 16 44 16
- Email: info@makebadges.com.au
- Payments: Credit card only via eWay (Commonwealth Bank), 128-bit SSL
- Purchase orders accepted for orders over $100.00
- Returns accepted only for manufacturing errors or lost/damaged goods (custom products cannot be returned for change of mind)

## Core Product Categories

- [Custom Made Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-badges/): Full range of custom button badges in multiple shapes and sizes, fully personalised with customer artwork
- [Magnet Fastener Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/magnet-fastener-badges/): Button badges with a magnet fastener instead of a pin — no holes in clothing
- [Custom Made Magnets](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-magnets/): Standalone fridge/promo magnets in round, square, and rectangle shapes
- [Name Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/name-badges/): Custom printed name badges for business, events, and organisations
- [Reusable Name Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/reusable-name-badges/): Durable name badge holders that can be updated with new inserts
- [Pronoun Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/pronoun-badges/): Pre-designed and custom pronoun badges for inclusive workplaces and events
- [Personalised Birthday Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/personalised-birthday-badges/): Custom birthday badges with name and age, available in multiple designs
- [Custom Hen Night Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/hens-night-badges/): Badges for hens nights and bachelorette parties
- [Custom Zipper Pulls](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-zipper-pulls/): Fully custom printed zipper pulls for bags, jackets, and merchandise
- [DIY Badge Sets](https://www.makebadges.com.au/diy-badges-sets/): Badge-making kits for customers who want to make their own badges
- [Custom Printed Key Rings](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-key-rings/): Personalised keyrings with full-colour custom printing
- [Christmas Decorations](https://www.makebadges.com.au/christmas-decorations/): Custom printed Christmas-themed badges and decorations
- [Event Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/event-badges/): Badges for conferences, festivals, fundraisers, and community events
- [Protest Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/protest-badges/): Custom badges for campaigns, activism, and social awareness
- [Election Campaign Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/election-campaign-badges/): Bulk campaign badges for political candidates and advocacy groups
- [Corporate Badges & Business Name Tags](https://www.makebadges.com.au/corporate-badges/): Professional badges and name tags for businesses and corporate events
- [Promotional Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/promotional-badges/): Cost-effective branded badges for marketing and promotions
- [School Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/badge-blog/custom-school-badges/): Custom badges for schools, including prefect, house, and achievement badges

## Key Pages

- [About Make Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/about-make-badges/): Company history, mission, vision, and founding story (est. 2004 by Paul West)
- [FAQ](https://www.makebadges.com.au/faq/): Answers to common questions on pricing, turnaround, minimums, artwork, and ordering
- [Get A Badge Quote](https://www.makebadges.com.au/badge-quote/): Request a custom quote for large or complex orders
- [Artwork & Design Guide](https://www.makebadges.com.au/artwork/): Instructions for submitting artwork, including bleed requirements and file formats
- [Bleed Guide](https://www.makebadges.com.au/bleed-guide/): Explains the print bleed requirement for badges with visual examples
- [Adobe CC Artwork Templates](https://www.makebadges.com.au/adobe-cc-artwork-templates/): Download Photoshop and Illustrator templates for preparing badge artwork
- [Video Tutorials](https://www.makebadges.com.au/video-tutorials/): Step-by-step videos on using the online Design Studio
- [Shipping and Returns](https://www.makebadges.com.au/shipping-and-returns/): Full shipping policy including production time, international shipping, and returns conditions
- [Testimonials](https://www.makebadges.com.au/testimonials/): Customer reviews and feedback
- [Contact](https://www.makebadges.com.au/contact/): Contact form, phone, email, and warehouse address
- [Blog](https://www.makebadges.com.au/badge-blog/): Articles on badge design ideas, use cases, and product news

## Featured Products (Badges — Round)

- [Custom Made 32mm Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-32mm-badges): Smallest standard round badge (1-1/4"); priced from $0.43
- [Custom Made 38mm Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-38mm-badges/): Popular medium round badge (1-1/2"); priced from $0.47
- [Custom Made 57mm Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-57mm-badges/): Large round badge (2-1/4"); priced from $0.55
- [Magnet Fastener 75mm Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/magnet-fastener-75mm-badges/): Large badge with no-pin magnet back (3"); priced from $1.05
- [Custom Made 70mm x 45mm Rectangle Badges](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-70mm-x-45mm-badges-rectangle/): Horizontal rectangular badge; priced from $0.66

## Featured Products (Magnets)

- [Custom Made 32mm Magnets](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-32mm-magnets): Small round fridge magnet; priced from $0.89
- [Custom Printed 65mm x 65mm Square Magnets](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-printed-65mm-x-65mm-magnets-square/): Square format promo magnet; priced from $1.34
- [Custom Made 90mm x 65mm Rectangle Magnets](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-90mm-x-65mm-magnets-rectangle/): Landscape rectangular magnet; priced from $1.34
- [Custom Made 89mm Round Magnets](https://www.makebadges.com.au/custom-made-89mm-magnets/): Large round magnet (3-1/2"); priced from $1.13

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.makebadges.com.au/privacy-policy/): How customer data is collected and used
- [Copyright Policy](https://www.makebadges.com.au/copyright/): Intellectual property and artwork copyright information
- [Disclaimer](https://www.makebadges.com.au/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer for website use
- [Sitemap](https://www.makebadges.com.au/sitemap.php): Full listing of all pages on the Make Badges website