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Design tips, production know-how and buying guides for custom pins, coins, medals and badges.
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…
How to Choose a Reliable Custom Medal Manufacturer
Choosing the right custom medal manufacturer is an important decision for sports events, schools, universities, running clubs, corporate competitions, military organizations, charities…
Custom Sports Medals: Design Ideas for Running, Soccer & Other Events
Custom sports medals are more than awards handed to participants at the finish line. A well-designed medal can become a symbol of…
Custom Color Challenge Coins: How to Choose Enamel Colors
Color can completely change the appearance of a custom challenge coin. The same metal design can look traditional, modern, bold or premium…
Custom Challenge Coins With Moving Parts: What You Need to Know
Custom challenge coins are usually made as solid metal pieces, but some designs go beyond traditional raised relief, enamel and plating. Moving-part…
Challenge Coin Engraving vs Molded Design: Which Is Better?
When ordering custom challenge coins, one of the first manufacturing decisions is whether the design should be engraved into the metal or…
How to Prepare Artwork for Custom Challenge Coin Manufacturing
Preparing artwork for a custom challenge coin is more than creating an attractive logo or illustration. The artwork must also be suitable…