Custom medals introduction
Custom medals are a wonderful way to honor, reward, and celebrate achievements, milestones, and events. They can also be used as promotional items, souvenirs, or collectibles. Custom medals are small metal pieces that are decorated with designs and symbols that represent a certain achievement, milestone, or event. They are usually worn around the neck with a ribbon or attached to clothing or accessories with a pin. They are made through a mold based on the medal design.
Purposes and occasions of custom medals
Medals are valuable and meaningful because they can convey a message of appreciation, recognition, and celebration. They can also create a sense of pride, accomplishment, and belonging. Medals can be used for different purposes and occasions, such as:
Sports:
Medals can be awarded to athletes who compete in various sports events, such as the Olympics, the World Cup, the Super Bowl, etc. They can also be given to coaches, referees, or fans who support the sport.
Education:
Medals can be given to students who excel in academic subjects, such as math, science, literature, etc. They can also be given to teachers, mentors, or parents who inspire and guide the students.
Military:
Medals can be bestowed to soldiers who serve in the armed forces, such as the army, navy, air force, etc. They can also be bestowed to veterans, heroes, or martyrs who sacrifice for their country.
Government:
Medals can be conferred to citizens who contribute to the public good, such as politicians, activists, philanthropists, etc. They can also be conferred to foreign dignitaries, allies, or partners who cooperate with the government.
Other:
Medals can be used for any other purpose or occasion that you can think of, such as hobbies, clubs, organizations, festivals, etc. You can also create your own custom medals for your personal or professional use.
Types of medals
At Jiayue Pins, we offer a wide range of medal types to suit your needs and preferences. Each type has its own features and benefits, as well as its own unique look and feel. Here are some of the medal types that you can choose from:
Die-cast custom medals
These are the most common and popular type of medals. They have a metal base that is cast from a mold that matches your design. They can have a smooth or textured surface that enhances the details of your design. They can also have various plating options that give your medals different colors or finishes. Die-cast medals are cheaper, faster, more flexible than other types of medals. They are suitable for complex or irregular shapes that need to be represented accurately.
Die-struck custom medals
These are the highest quality and most durable type of medals. They have a metal base that is stamped from a die that matches your design. They can have a 2D or 3D design that creates relief or cut-out effects. They can have a polished or antique finish that enhances the metal’s natural shine. They can also have various plating options that give your medals different colors or finishes. Die-struck medals are higher quality, more durable, more classic than other types of medals. They are suitable for simple or elegant designs that need to stand out.
3D custom medals
These are the most unique and creative type of medals. They have a metal base that is sculpted from a model that matches your design. They can have a 3D design that creates realistic and detailed shapes and textures. They can have various plating options that give your medals different colors or finishes. 3D molded medals are unique, creative, eye-catching than other types of medals. They are suitable for intricate or organic shapes that need to be represented accurately.
Enamel custom medals
Soft enamel medals: These are the most colorful and detailed type of medals. They have a metal base with raised metal edges that separate the recessed enamel colors. The enamel colors are air-dried and have a textured surface that follows the contours of the metal. You can also add an optional epoxy coating to give your medals a smooth and glossy finish. Soft enamel medals are cheaper, more color options, more detail, more effects than other types of medals. They are ideal for designs that have sharp lines and contrast.
Hard enamel medals: These are the most elegant and professional type of medals. They have a metal base with polished enamel colors that fill the entire surface of the medal. The enamel colors are baked and have a smooth and flat surface that is flush with the metal. Hard enamel medals are more elegant, more professional, and longer lasting than other types of medals. They are ideal for designs that have solid colors and simple shapes.
Production steps of custom medals
The production process of custom medals generally includes the following steps:
Design: According to the customer’s needs and preferences, design the pattern, size, shape and color. Commonly used design software are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw, etc. If you need to generate 3D effects, you also need the support of 3D Max and other software.
Engraving: After the design is confirmed, use a computer engraving machine to engrave the designed pattern on the metal plate, forming the mold. After engraving, heat treatment of the mold is also required to enhance the hardness of the mold.
Stamping/injection: Use a stamping machine and the prepared molds to stamp the metal plate into the shape of the custom medals, then cut off the stamped badge from the metal plate. For die-cast medals, they are formed by injecting liquified zinc alloy into molds.
Polishing: Use a polishing machine to polish the surface and edge, remove burrs and impurities, and make the medals smoother and flatter.
Plating: Use an electroplating machine to plate the required color on the surface of the custom medals, such as gold, silver, copper, etc., or according to the customer’s requirements for double or multi-color plating.
Coloring: If the pins need to be filled with color, enamel paint or resin and other materials are used to fill in different colors on the plated medals. There are typically two types of filling processes: soft filling (soft enamel) and hard filling (hard enamel). The former has a concave and convex feeling on the surface, while the latter has a smooth surface.
Baking: Paint-filled pins needs to be dried by a baking machine at high temperature to solidify and fix the paint
Assembly: According to the customer’s needs, install accessories such as ribbons on the top of custom medals, making it easy for customers to wear or attach medals.
Packaging: Clean and inspect the finished medals, and then pack and ship them according to the customer’s requirements.
How to order custom medals
When you need 100 pcs qty medals, welcome to place your order with Jiayue Pins our company. The easiest way to place an order is by sending us your requirements to our online quote request form or emailing us.
For the complete procedure of ordering custom medals from us please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Submit your artwork or design idea: You can send us your artwork or design idea through our online form or email. You can use any file format, such as JPG, PNG, PDF, AI, PSD, etc. You can also describe your design idea in words or sketch it on paper. We will work with you to create the best possible medals design for you.
Step 2: Choose your type, size, shape, backing, quantity, etc.: You can choose from our wide range of types, such as soft enamel, hard enamel, die struck, die cast, 3D molded, etc. We will provide you with a quote based on your choices and requirements.
Step 3: Payment: Once you accept the quotation, you can pay for your order by PayPal or bank system,etc.
Step 4: Review and approve your proof: With your payment, we will send you a digital proof of your custom medals design for your review and approval. You can check the details and colors of your design and request any changes or revisions if needed. We will not start production until you are completely satisfied with your proof.
Step 5: Receive your custom medals: Upon your approval of the proof, we will produce and ship your medals within 2-3 weeks.