Insights, Guides & How-Tos
Design tips, production know-how and buying guides for custom pins, coins, medals and badges.
How Are Custom Lapel Pins Made? A Complete Manufacturing Guide
Custom lapel pins may look like simple accessories, but producing a high-quality metal pin involves a series of carefully controlled manufacturing steps.…
Soft Enamel vs. Hard Enamel Pins: Which One Is Right for Your Design?
Choosing between soft enamel and hard enamel pins is not simply a matter of choosing the cheaper or more durable option. The…
Custom Sports Medals: Design Ideas for Running, Soccer & Other Events
From marathon finishers to soccer championships, a well-designed sports medal can turn a one-day event into a lasting keepsake. This guide explores…
How to Choose the Right Custom Medal Manufacturer
Choosing the right custom medal manufacturer can directly affect product quality, production cost, delivery time, and the success of your event or…
Custom Medal Manufacturing: From Artwork to Finished Medal
How are custom medals actually made? From the first artwork file to the final packaged award, every stage affects the medal’s appearance,…
Soft Enamel vs Hard Enamel Medals: Which Finish Should You Choose?
Soft enamel and hard enamel are two of the most popular finishes for custom medals, but they create very different surfaces, visual…
Zinc Alloy vs Brass Medals: Which Material Is Better?
Choosing between zinc alloy and brass can significantly affect a custom medal’s weight, appearance, detail, durability, manufacturing process, and overall cost. This…
How to Design Custom Medals for Sports, Events & Awards
From Concept to Finished Award: A Practical Guide to Medal Design, Materials, Finishes, Costs & Manufacturing Custom medals are more than simple…
How Are Custom Medals Made? Step-by-Step Manufacturing Process
From Artwork and Mold Engineering to Die Casting, Polishing, Plating, Enamel, Ribbon Assembly and Final Quality Control A custom medal may look…