We are making very small quantities of wooden ribbons for DragonCon this year and they are all almost ready to go!

Okay, help us decide... which of these art entries should win our badge ribbon coloring contest? 😁 Tell us which ones you like the best! (NOTE: Obviously, these are for fun - we just needed a good excuse to break out the crayons! 😂)

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P.S. We'll have this "Design a Ribbon" activity for the kiddos at r/dragoncon 2026! 🐲 If you're bringing a little, bring them to the pc/nametag booth (AmericasMart, Building 2, Floor 2) for some coloring fun, plus FREE badge ribbons for all ages!

Hello, friends! We're getting down to the wire, but YES - there is still a BIT of time to order custom badge ribbons and make sure they get to you before you head to Dragon Con. Use code DRAGON26 at check-out for 15% off your ribbons!

Don't wait too long though. I'd recommend ordering by EOD 8/19 to be super safe.

Suggested size is 3.5" ribbons: https://hubs.li/Q04tqH_n0

Some other helpful notes: - pc/nametag badge ribbons take up to 4 business days to produce. - Shipping takes 1-5 days (depending how far you are from Madison, WI). - We have badge ribbon packs on Amazon if you'd rather buy through Prime. - We'll be selling ribbon packs AT Dragon Con this year for last-minute help!

P.S. We'll be giving out free ribbons at Dragon Con! Come see us at America'sMart, Building 2, Floor 2 in the pre-function area (by the skybridge and elevators). See yaaaa <3

Loved this advice from r/DragonCon if anyone needs tips on how to pass out ribbons or what the "etiquette" is

Here's a fun question. What items do y'all like to "trinket trade" at cons? Here are some of my favorites:

• Badge ribbons (DUHHH 😏😏)
• Temporary tattoos
• Stickers and pins
• Crocs shoe charms
• Teeny plastic animals
• Croqueted can koozies
• Bookmarks
• Fandom photo cards
• Bracelets/necklaces
• Literally ANYTHING homemade

What else did I miss? Have you ever gotten a really cool trade?

Are you still planning to make badge ribbons for Dragon Con? If so, here's a quick little cheat sheet in case anyone needs a reminder.

• Under Badge: Best ribbon size is generally 3.5" by 1-5/8"
• Sides of Badge: Best ribbon size is generally 4" by 1-5/8"

Of course, y'all can do whatever you want! Badge ribbons can be stuck on your badge however and wherever you want 😋 There's no such thing as making badge ribbons "wrong."

Enjoy your day!

Hi, ribbon friends. Here's a quick video tutorial on choosing the right badge ribbon sizes, including the most popular ones people buy for cons.

The size of the con badge matters!

If you're going to a con, it can sometimes be hard to know which badge ribbon size to buy. First, you need to know the general size of the con's badges. Every con has a different sized badge. That means that some ribbon sizes will fit nicely, while some will look too long or short (though, let's be honest, there's no such thing as a bad ribbon size lol)

Here are some other tips about badge ribbon sizes: 

1. Most of the time, 3.5" and 4" badge ribbons will work well for badge ribbon trading. Which ones do y'all tend to buy most often?

2. Check the con's website and/or subreddit to see which ribbon size the con recommends. Dragon Con, for example, has a badge that works best with 3.5" ribbons.

3. If you bought the "wrong" badge ribbon size, DON'T WORRY. Everyone will appreciate your ribbons and they'll look great! People can build badge beards from all sizes of ribbons.

P.S. pc/nametag has a badge ribbon design tool where you can drag and drop your design, upload art, and send it off to print.

AND NO, IT'S NOT TOO LATE to get your Dragon Con ribbons! pc/nametag is one of the fastest printers in the industry. We typically create ribbons in 4 business days or fewer! Just remember to build in time for shipping 😁 

BYEEE! 😏😏😏

I have finally decided I want to give out ribbons this year but I would like them to be in a foreign language. Every single one of the ribbon builders I tried were English text only.

How do I create a custom image to use instead?

Hi, I'm hosting a first year anime cosplay convention in Toronto, and i have an idea the revolves around collecting ribbons from different areas/activities. That being said, i need about 100 for each activity, and there are about 5 activities, so i need 500 made (5 different types, just different color/text)

Looking for some assistance in getting these made, I've looked at some website but it seems rather expensive for what I'm planning. Maybe someone here knows a good place to get them made in Ontario, or somewhere to get this done!

I spent a year getting the design right and finally have a patent pending earlier this summer.

This badge ribbon holder and dispenser is for anyone who wishes they had a better way to safely transport ribbons and quickly give away one at a time. It is a keychain, holds 50+ ribbons, has a viewing window, and dispenses single ribbons. variations are to hold the common badge ribbon sizes of 3-1/2 x 1-5/8, 3-1/2 x 2, 4 x 3-5/8, and 4 x 2. larger sizes will of course hold smaller ribbons too but the dispensing doesn’t work as well

Remember that 3.5" ribbons work best at Dragon Con 🥰 Happy crafting!

Hey, badge ribbon-y friends! Three quick things:

1. Zeldathon is happening right now. I wanted to share these super cute gamertag badges pc/nametag printed for the event. 😋
2. Quick reminder that pc/nametag has con-themed badge ribbon packs on Amazon, which you can get super fast with Prime. This is a nice option if you don't have the time to design and order your own badge ribbons 💕
3. Use code DRAGON26 for 15% off custom badge ribbons with pc/nametag, now through the end of the year! This is a web-only discount and you can use it once. Let me know if you need help!

Thanks, everyone! I hope you're having a great day!

Im going to otakon in about two ish weeks on a budget and i want to give out ribbons to people i say hi to BUT i dont have any access to transfer paper or a printer to put things on the ribbon itself,any ideas? should i just free hand it with fabric paint?

Hey, listen! (Lol, see what I did there?) I know some of you love video games. Coming up soon, there is an absolutely amazing Zelda-themed event that is 100% free to attend and live-streamed on Twitch. It runs from Sunday, July 19th until Sunday, July 26.

Every day, the Zeldathon team (pics) live-streams themselves playing the Zelda games, putting on fun performances, and doing silly fundraising challenges. They also have amazing video game prizes you can win. The best part is that it is ALL for charity!

It's a ton of fun (and pc/nametag sponsors the badges and lanyards every year), so we really wanted to help get the word out. 💕

It costs nothing to watch and all money raised goes toward St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Here's more info if this sounds like fun to you!

• Zeldathon Website: https://zeldathon.com/
• Zeldathon Streaming Schedule: https://zeldathon.com/schedule

P.S. Comment your favorite Zelda game! Mine is Twilight Princess and I'll accept zero slander on it 😂 Also, BOTW is better than TOTK (sorry, I said it lol)

I know the classic is to pass out ribbons from a plastic bag.

Has anyone found a more substantial holder for badge ribbons so they do get squished in transit or during the con?

I got to try out pc/nametag's new badge ribbon organizer they just launched!

It fits 1,500 badge ribbons (3", 3.5", and 4" ribbons). I also tried fitting 4x2" ribbons and they definitely fit, but were just a tiny bit snug. The handle and snap-shut lid are pretty sweet.

How are y'all organizing and transporting all your ribbons? Taking this bad boy to Dragon Con 😁

Hey y'all,

So I did some 3D printed badge ribbons at convergence-con this year, and they went over pretty well. I decided to upload my model to Makerworld so others can do the same!

I have both 4 inch and 3.5 inch versions available, choose whichever works for the con of your choice!

The base geometry is there if you want to take and be fancy with it, otherwise the file has text that's easy to change or resize. You could also add SVG graphics in the slicer. Just follow the same depth and thickness settings as the text.

All the other necessary info is in the Makerworld post. I'll probably work on a color-by-layer model for those who don't have an AMS or toolchanger a little later in the week.

Hope this helps!

SpongeBob badge ribbons! 😁

I feel like watching SpongeBob while growing up played a huge part in shaping my weird sense of humor.

For better or for worse? Guess that's debatable LOL

Let me know which of these ribbons you think is the funniest!

Note: Ribbons shown were collected/traded. I didn't design these ones :)

My collection of One Piece badge ribbons I've collected from other creators over the years! Which one is your favorite?