Pokemon Cosplay help?

Question

So for Halloween, my friends and I are all doing various Pokemon charaters (we're hardcore, i know XD) and I got picked as our Ash. I like to go over the top with things and want to make the 8 original gym badges to pin on the inside of the jacket I'm making. Problem. What should I use to make the badges? As far as coloring, I can just paint them but I still need something to make the actual thing out of... Suggestions?

Answer 1

Thin wood pieces you can buy at a craftstore.  They should be thin enough to cut with regular scissors.  Another alternative is felt, which can be bought in sheets and would save you coloring.

Answer 2

cut a piece of cardboard in the shape of th badges then go to a hobby lobby and get some gems and your supplies