How to Display Warframe Pins on a Pin Board or Jacket

By The Official Warframe Store | Published: 2026-10-15

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to display Warframe enamel pins on a pin board or jacket with a step-by-step method covering layout, backing, and secure attachment.

Quick answer

Choose a pin board for protected display and a jacket for wear. Plan your layout with paper templates, use a dense backing so pins stay upright, and secure each pin with its butterfly clutch or locking back. Start with your largest or most meaningful pin as the anchor, then build outward.

Choose the right surface for your goal

A pin board keeps enamel pins visible, protected, and easy to rearrange. A jacket turns your collection into something you can wear, but pins on clothing face friction, washing, and accidental snags. If you want both, keep a rotating set on the jacket and store the rest on the board.

For a pin board, a corkboard or felt-covered foam board works well because the backing grips the pin post. For a jacket, denim, canvas, and heavy cotton hold pins better than thin synthetic fabrics. Avoid silky or loosely woven materials where the post can tear through.

Plan the layout before you poke any holes

Lay your pins face-up on the board or jacket and photograph the arrangement. This lets you test spacing, balance, and color grouping without committing. Group by theme, color, or size, or create a deliberate scatter that mixes large and small pins.

Leave at least half an inch between pins on a board so you can remove one without disturbing its neighbors. On a jacket, keep pins away from seams, zippers, and pocket flaps where they can catch on straps or seatbelts.

Prepare the backing and attachment points

On a pin board, add a layer of felt or thin foam if the surface feels loose. This gives the pin post more material to grip. On a jacket, reinforce the inside with a small square of iron-on interfacing behind each pin area if the fabric feels thin.

Check the pin backs. Butterfly clutches are common but can loosen over time. Rubber locking backs or locking pin backs hold more securely, especially on clothing. If a pin only comes with a butterfly clutch, consider upgrading the back for jacket use.

Attach pins securely without damaging them

Push the pin post through the fabric or board at a straight angle. Avoid wiggling, which can enlarge the hole. On a board, press the back firmly against the surface. On a jacket, push the back on until it sits flush, then give a gentle tug to confirm it is locked.

Do not force a pin through thick seams or multiple layers of heavy fabric. If the post will not pass, choose a different spot rather than bending the pin. Bending the post can crack the enamel or loosen the pin head.

Arrange, rotate, and maintain your display

Once pins are attached, step back and check the overall balance. Move one or two pins if the layout feels top-heavy or crowded. On a jacket, wear it once around the house to see how the pins sit when the fabric moves.

Rotate pins seasonally or when you add new ones. On a board, this keeps the display fresh and reduces sun fading on any single pin. On a jacket, remove pins before washing and store them on the board. Wipe enamel pins with a soft dry cloth; avoid solvents that can dull the finish.

Step-by-step pin display process

Pick your surface: Choose a corkboard or felt board for protected display, or a denim or canvas jacket for wear. Match the surface to how often you want to handle the pins. Checkpoint: if you plan to wear the pins often, start with a jacket and keep a board for storage.
Test the layout flat: Place pins face-up and adjust spacing before attaching anything. Photograph the arrangement so you can recreate it after removing pins for cleaning or rotation. Common mistake: skipping this step and poking holes that leave visible gaps when you change your mind.
Reinforce the backing: Add felt or foam to a board, or iron-on interfacing behind jacket fabric. This prevents pins from sagging or tearing through over time. Checkpoint: the pin post should feel snug, not loose, when you push it through.
Attach pins straight and secure: Push each post through at a straight angle, then press the back on until flush. Upgrade to locking backs for jacket pins that get regular wear. Common mistake: forcing a pin through a seam, which can bend the post and damage the enamel.
Arrange and adjust: Step back and check balance. Move pins to fix crowding or top-heavy layouts. On a jacket, wear it briefly to see how pins sit when the fabric moves. Checkpoint: no pin should overlap another so closely that removing one would disturb its neighbor.
Maintain and rotate: Remove jacket pins before washing. Wipe enamel with a soft dry cloth. Rotate board pins occasionally to reduce sun exposure on any single pin. Next step: store unused pins on the board rather than in a drawer where posts can bend.

Pins that work well on a board or jacket

Star Days Pin Collection: The Star Days Pin Collection includes the Eros Wings Pin Set, Ticker Floof Pin, and Star Days Deimos Pin, and is priced at USD 14.99 compared to the catalog comparison price of USD 24.99. Buying the collection gives you three distinct pins to group on a board or spread across a jacket, and the bundled price is lower than buying them separately.
Konzu Pin: The Konzu Pin is 1.7 inches and made of soft enamel, designed for backpacks, jackets, lanyards, and other gear. Its moderate size and soft enamel construction make it a practical everyday pin for a jacket lapel or a small section of a pin board.
True Master Emblem Pin: The True Master Emblem Pin is approximately 2 inches and available exclusively to Mastery Rank 30 and Legendary Rank players, limited to one purchase per account. If you qualify, this larger pin can serve as a centerpiece on a board or a statement piece on a jacket. The purchase limit means you cannot buy multiples for multiple jackets.