Medals Customization Guide

 

      When customizing medals, there are several crucial aspects that you need to pay attention to. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you create the perfect custom medals.

  1. Medal Type Selection
    Standard Medal: A classic option suitable for various occasions, providing a traditional and formal appearance.
    Medal with Bottle Opener: Adds a practical and unique function, making it a great choice for events related to beverages or a more casual and fun theme.
    Medal with Spinner: Incorporates a spinning element, which can enhance the interactivity and visual interest of the medal, often used in novelty or entertainment-oriented medal designs.

     

  2. Medal Style Choice
    Traditional Medals: Feature a timeless and conventional design, often with simple yet elegant details.
    Printing Medals: Ideal for reproducing complex and detailed images, logos, or text, allowing for high customization in terms of visual design.
    3D Medals: Create a three-dimensional effect, adding depth and realism to the medal, making it stand out and have a more significant visual impact.
    Die Struck Medals: Produced by a die-striking process, resulting in a precise and refined finish, with a sense of quality and durability.
    Cut To Shape Medals: Can be customized into various unique shapes, breaking away from the standard circular or rectangular forms, suitable for medals with a specific theme or creative concept.
    Bottle Openers Medals: Specifically designed with a bottle opener function integrated, as mentioned earlier, useful for certain events or as a novelty item.
    Custom Spinner Medals: Allows for personalized design of the spinner element, making it a truly unique and engaging medal.
    Multi-Dimensional Medals: Combine multiple design techniques or features to create a medal with complex and eye-catching dimensions and details.

     

  3. Mold Option Decision
    2D Front, Standard Back: The front of the medal has a two-dimensional design, while the back is a standard style. This option offers a balance between cost and visual complexity, suitable for medals where the front design is the main focus.
    2D - Double Sided Medal: Both the front and back of the medal have two-dimensional designs, providing more space for customization and allowing for a more comprehensive visual presentation.

     

  4. Color Quantity Selection
    5 Colors or Less: A more simplistic color scheme, suitable for designs that require a clean and understated look or for cost-effective production.
    6 to 8 Colors: Offers a bit more color variety, allowing for a more detailed and vibrant design without being overly complex.
    9 to 12 Colors: Provides a rich color palette, enabling the creation of intricate and visually appealing medal designs.
    13 to 20 Colors: For highly detailed and elaborate designs that demand a wide range of colors to bring out the full effect.
    Over 20 Colors: Reserved for extremely complex and highly customized designs that require a large number of colors to achieve the desired visual impact.

     

  5. Medal Size Determination
    The pricing is based on the longest dimension of the medal. Available sizes include 1.5 inches, 2 inches, 2.25 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches, 3.5 inches, 4 inches, 4.5 inches, and 5 inches. Consider the intended use and visual prominence of the medal when choosing the size. Larger medals may be more suitable for significant achievements or as display pieces, while smaller medals can be used for mass distribution or as part of a set.

     

  6. Metal Finish and Order Quantity Specification
    Shiny Gold: A bright and luxurious gold finish that gives the medal a premium and prestigious look.
    Shiny Silver: Offers a classic and elegant silver appearance, suitable for a wide range of medal designs.
    Shiny Copper: Has a warm and distinctive copper color, adding a unique touch to the medal.
    Two Tone (shiny): Combines two shiny metal colors, creating a contrast and enhancing the visual appeal.
    Black Nickel: Provides a modern and sleek black finish, often used for medals with a contemporary or industrial design concept.
    Antique Silver: Gives a vintage and aged silver look, suitable for medals with a historical or nostalgic theme.
    Antique Copper: Creates a rustic and antique copper effect, adding character to the medal.
    Two Tone (antique): Combines two antique metal colors for a more complex and unique antique appearance.
    Rainbow Finish: Offers a colorful and eye-catching finish, suitable for medals with a fun or celebratory theme.
    Dye Black: Allows for a black coloration through dyeing, providing a deep and uniform black color.
    Dye Red: Creates a vibrant red color, often used to symbolize passion, energy, or importance.
    Dye Blue: Gives a cool and calming blue color, suitable for various medal designs.
    Dye Green: Represents nature and freshness, adding a natural element to the medal.
    Dye Yellow: A bright and cheerful color, often used for medals associated with happiness or success.
    Recommend for You: This option might be based on the system's recommendation according to your previous choices or common combinations, providing a convenient starting point for selection.

     

  7. Additional Options
    Standard (No Upgrade): A basic option without any additional enhancements, suitable for simple and cost-effective medal production.
    Flash Color: Adds a shiny or glittery effect to the medal, making it more eye-catching and glamorous.
    Glow in the Dark: Enables the medal to emit light in the dark, creating a unique and attention-grabbing effect, especially in low-light or nighttime settings.
    Translucent Color: Gives a see-through or semi-transparent color effect, adding a modern and unique aesthetic to the medal.
    Rhinestones: Incorporates rhinestones into the medal design, adding a touch of luxury and sparkle, suitable for medals with a more decorative or high-end purpose.

     

  8. Back Option Selection
    Standard Back: A simple and common back design, usually with minimal decoration or text.
    Deep Engraving: Allows for detailed and deep engraving on the back of the medal, suitable for adding important information such as the name of the recipient, the event details, or a commemorative message.
    Raised Text: Creates a raised text effect on the back of the medal, adding a tactile and visual dimension to the back design.

     

  9. Medal Loop Choice
    8-Shaped Loop: A practical and commonly used loop with an 8-shaped design, providing a reliable connection between the medal and the ribbon.
    Egg-Shaped Loop: Has an oval and smooth shape, adding an elegant and unique touch to the medal's attachment.
    Round S-Coil Design Loop: Combines a round and S-shaped coil, offering flexibility and a stylish look for the medal connection.
    Square Loop: A square-shaped loop, providing a different aesthetic option compared to the more common round or oval loops.
    Thickened Connection Loop: A loop with a thicker diameter, ensuring a stronger and more durable connection, especially suitable for heavier medals.
    Safety Pin Brooch-Style Loop: Incorporates a safety pin and brooch design, allowing for a secure and adjustable attachment to clothing or other surfaces.

     

  10. Ribbon Selection
    Stock Ribbon: A pre-made and readily available ribbon option, usually in standard colors and designs, suitable for quick and cost-effective medal customization.
    Custom Ribbon: Allows for a personalized ribbon design, including custom colors, patterns, or printed text, enabling a perfect match with the medal's theme and purpose.
    No Ribbon: If you prefer a medal without a ribbon attachment, perhaps for a different display or use method.

     

  11. Packaging Option Selection
    Bubble Bag: A simple and protective packaging option, suitable for basic storage and transportation of medals.
    Velour Pouch: A soft and luxurious pouch, adding an elegant touch to the medal presentation, often used for higher-end or commemorative medals.
    Plastic Box: Provides a more rigid and protective enclosure, suitable for medals that need to be stored or transported with extra care.
    Velour Box: Combines the softness of velour with a box structure, creating a premium and sophisticated packaging solution for special medals.

     

  12. Product Quantity Requirement
    Determine the number of medals you need. Consider the scale of your event, the number of recipients, or the quantity required for distribution or collection purposes.

     

  13. Artwork Upload and Comments
    Upload File: Upload the design file for your medal, ensuring it meets the required format and quality standards. The file should contain the front and back designs, if applicable, and any additional details or elements you want to include.
    Order Comments: Provide any specific comments or instructions regarding your order. This could include details about the medal's intended use, any special requests for the design or production process, or additional information that you think is relevant for the supplier to know.

     

  14. Turnaround Time Selection
    Choose the desired turnaround time for your order. This may affect the cost and availability of your custom medals. Shorter turnaround times may incur additional charges but ensure a quicker delivery, while longer turnaround times may be more cost-effective but require more patience.

     

  15. Shipping Information
    Your Name: Provide your full name for accurate delivery and communication.
    Email Address: Enter a valid email so that the supplier can keep you updated on the progress of your order and any relevant details.
    Phone Number: Include a contact number in case there are any issues or if the supplier needs to reach you quickly.
    Shipping Address: Enter the correct and detailed address where you want the medals to be delivered.

      By carefully considering each of these aspects, you can create custom medals that meet your specific requirements and make a lasting impression. Whether it's for a sports competition, a corporate event, a military honor, or any other occasion, the right medals can enhance the significance and recognition of the achievement.