Guides for medal and badge buyers
Practical advice from our factory floor on materials, crafts, artwork and timelines, so your order comes out right the first time.
Zinc alloy vs brass vs copper: choosing a medal metal
Compare zinc alloy, brass and copper for custom medals, badges and coins: how each is made, how it looks and feels, relative cost and best uses.
Ordering custom marathon medals: a race-day timeline
Plan your finisher medals backwards from race day: quote, artwork approval, sample, production and shipping, plus ribbon, quantity and packaging choices.
Soft enamel vs hard enamel for pins and medals
How soft and hard enamel are made, how they look and feel, what they cost relative to each other, and how to choose for custom pins, medals and coins.
Send us your design and quantity
Tell us what you need and we will reply with a quote and production plan within 24 hours. Orders start at 100 pieces.