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Design tips, production know-how and buying guides for custom pins, coins, medals and badges.
Custom Award Medal Manufacturer: Complete Guide for Organizations
When an organization needs custom award medals, choosing the right manufacturer is about much more than finding the lowest unit price. A…
Custom Medal Production Process: From Digital Proof to Final Inspection
A custom medal may look simple when it is hanging around an athlete’s neck, but producing a professional medal involves much more…
Custom Medal Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Diameter
Choosing the right diameter is one of the most important decisions when ordering custom medals. A medal that is too small may…
Custom Double-Sided Medals: Design Ideas & Manufacturing Guide
A double-sided custom medal gives you something a single-sided medal cannot: two complete design surfaces on one physical award. The front can…
2D vs 3D Medals: Which Custom Medal Design Is Right for You?
2D vs 3D Medals: Which Custom Medal Design Is Right for You? Choosing between a 2D medal and a 3D medal is…
Custom Medal Manufacturer Quality Standards: What Buyers Need to Know
Choosing a custom medal manufacturer is not simply about finding the lowest quotation. A medal may contain multiple production stages, including artwork…
Soft Enamel vs Hard Enamel Medals: Which Finish Is Better?
When designing a custom medal, choosing the right enamel finish can significantly affect its appearance, texture, durability and overall style. Two of…
Brass vs Zinc Alloy Medals: Which Material Should You Choose?
When ordering custom medals, one of the earliest manufacturing decisions is choosing the right metal. Two commonly considered options are brass and…
Custom Medal Manufacturing: From Artwork to Finished Medal
A custom medal may look simple when it is hanging around an athlete’s neck, but producing a professional medal involves much more…