Features of GS-JJ Automated Quotation System

1. 30 seconds to make a medal order

2. Details about each medal choice

3. One-stop assured and comfortable customer service 

Any Occasions for Your Custom Award Medals

We make medals for any occasion such as organizations, clubs, associations, schools, races, military departments, religious, etc.

How to Make Your Own Medals with GS-JJ Automated Quotation System?

Step 1: Select Medal Styles

We offer 5 common custom medals for you. Each medal has its own feature.

1. Custom Antique Medals

They are an old style and vintage fashion. They use antique plating. Of course, you can add color to your vintage medals, they will be more exquisite.

2. Custom Shiny & Sandblast Medals

They are attractive and eye-catching. You can’t help but look at it a little more. They use shiny plating. Sometimes, adding color on them is also a fabulous choice.

3. Custom Soft Enamel Medals

These medals are very popular and cost-effective. Because it can use any plating. They have a bumpy surface. The color is colored within the metal line. If you want to get personalized medals, you can use 3d or glitter powder to make your medals stand out.

4. Custom Hard Enamel Medals

These medals are a little expensive. They have a smooth surface when you touch them. They are delicate at your events.

5. Custom UV Printed Medals

UV printed medals are a fast way to make your medals online. It uses digital printing to make your medals. The patterns will be photo-realistic. It is very suitable for someone that needs a small quantity of medals or rush medals.

Other personalized medals are available at GS-JJ. These unique medals can be mixed with the above crafts. For instance, you can design soft enamel glitter medals.

1. Custom Glitter Medals

Glitter Medals are featured medallions. Adding glitter powder on some featured logos or patterns to highlight them is amazing. We offer 100+ glitter powders for you to pick up.

2. Custom Bottle Opener Medals

Bottle opener medals are economic medallions. You can cheer up after your finish your races. Isn’t it exciting? Have a try, it is unbelievable!

3. Custom Spin Medals

Spin medals are divided into 2 parts, and the inner part is spinning and the outside part is fixed.

4. Custom Rhinestone Medals

If you like rhinestone, you can add on your medals. The rhinestone can be big or small, which depends on your medal design.

5. Custom 3D Medals

3D is a very common medal design. It is 360°stereo perception. In the running medals, they are as far as you can see.

You design, we make it. How to get them? Just email us or leave your comments on the checkout page.

Recommended Reading: Best 12 Personalized Medals for Race

Step 2: Select Medal Sizes

We offer 9 standard sizes for you. The biggest size is 5”, and the smaller size is 1.5”. The smaller size is suitable for kids’ race while the bigger size is suitable for adult’ events. Of course, if you want to get other sizes, contact us. We can make it.

Step 3: Select Mold Option

We have 5 mold options for you. It depends on your medal design whether is one side or two sides. The mold is mainly classified into 2D mold and 3D mold.

1. 2D One Side Medal

2. 3D One Side Medal

3. 2D Two Sided Medal

4. 3D Two Sided Medal

5. 2D & 3D Two Sided Medal

Step 4: Select Metal Finish

Over 10 medal plating are available here. We can divide it into the following parts.

1. Antique Plating For Antique Medals: Antique Gold/ Antique Brass/ Antique Silver/ Antique Copper

2. Shiny Plating For All Medals: Shiny Gold/ Shiny Brass/ Shiny Silver/ Shiny Copper/ Shiny Black Nickel

3. Personalized Medal Plating for Shiny and Enamel Medals: Rainbow Plating/ Two-tone Finish( gold+silver finish)

4. Dye Color for Custom Enamel Medals: Dye Black/ Dye Pink/ Dye Blue/ Dye Purple, etc

If you are confused about plating color in customizing medals, you can browse here: What is the Difference about Colors in Custom Medals?

Step 5: Select Color

We offer 4 free colors for you. Of course, if your medal design is complex and uses many colors, we can make it but you need pay for it.

Step 6: Select Ribbon Size

We offer 1” and 1.5” medal ribbon. You can add your logo to the custom medal ribbon. We also have a kind of soft dye sublimated medal ribbon, which will be charged.

Recommended Reading: Dye Sublimated Lanyards

Step 7: Select Loop of Medal

We prepare 4 loops for your medals – circle loop, trapezoidal loop, rectangular loop and backing loop, which correspons with the Tabs A, B, C, D.

Step 8: Select Engraving Option

Generally speaking, we will use electronic spark and add GS-JJ logo. We also offer laser engraving and deep engraving with color. You can add some text on the back of the medal.

Step 9: Select Package

Picking up an appropriate package for your medal is necessary. On the one hand, it can protect your medals well. On the other hand, it can show your medals well. If you need other medal packages, please contact us.

1. Polybag

2. Velour Pouch

3. Plastic Box

4. Velour Box

Step 10: Select Quantity

Custom medals no minimum at GS-JJ. Because we consider some customers who have a small quantity of medals.

Step 11: Select Production and Shipping Time

We have 4 choices for you and each has the corresponding discount. YES! We hope you don’t miss it. We offer free shipping.

1. – 7 working days FAST Production + 2 days Shipping, No discount –

2. – 15 working days Production + 2 days Shipping, 10% discount for unit price –

3. – 20 working days Production + 2 days Shipping, 20% discount for unit price –

4. – 30 working days for any quantity + shipped by Sea, Cheapest 30% discount for unit price –

FAQ about Custom Medals

Q: Are you free artwork and proof?

Yes, we are. You can get your free artwork and revise it without limitations.

Q: Can I get medal samples before or after I order?

No, you can’t. Although you can’t get real medals, we can offer digital photos for you. And after you order, we also offer digital photos or videos for you to confirm. It will save a lot of time.

Q: How can I know which medal is the one that I need?

You can learn more from the medals page. Or contact our customer service team to help you.

Recommended Reading: Custom Medal FAQ.

When you choose these options in 30 seconds and place an order, the rest work is up to us. We will try our best to make your medals quickly and perfectly.

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1 minute to make your own medal! Motivate your design spirit and enjoy design of fun. 

Click the right blue button on the custom medals page to start: Free Design + Quote.   

The article will talk about the following things.

Step 1: Know Short Online Design System Guide

Step 2: Select Medal Art Choice

Step 3: Start to Design Your Medals Online

Step 4: Select Custom Medal Metal Finish

Step 5: Select Custom Medal Options

Step 6: Get Price and Submit Your Medal Inquiry or Order

FAQ about GSJJ Custom Medal Online Design System

GSJJ Other Online Design Systems

Step 1: Know Short Online Design System Guide

This is the first short introduction. It means that you will design your medals easily by GS-JJ online design system.

• If you click the yellow button – LET’S START. You will see a short guide about our custom medal online design system.
• If you choose “skip”on the top right corner. You will skip these guides and enter step 2 directly.

Step 2: Select Medal Art Choices

You need to make a choice because we offer 2 ways for you to create.

• If you are a designer or have your own medal design, please choose the left button – Upload Your Picture. You can crop and adjust your image. Of course, you can also upload on the picture part later.
• If you have no idea about your medals, please choose the right button – Select A Template. We offer massive medal templates for you to design.

On the left, there are some choices for you to filter within few seconds.

1. Category – Running Medals, Military Medals, Scholastic Medals, Soccer Medals, etc.

2. Shape – Circle, Square, Rectangle, Ellipse, Triangle, etc.

3. Loop – Tabs A, Tabs B, Tabs C, and Tabs D.

4. Figure – Sportsman, Kids, Soldier, Policeman, Firefighter.

5. Flag – National Flas, State Flag and Other Flag.

6. Common elements – Balls, Shoes, Skull, Wing, Wreath, Shield, Bicycle, Cross, etc.

Step 3: Start to Design Your Medals Online

Choose your favorite medal template and start to design. On the left, you can see some parts as follows.

• Templates: you can choose one from these medal templates.
• My templates: you will see your saved templates if you sign in.
• My symbol: you will see your saved symbols if you sign in.
• Add symbol: you can pick up your favorite symbol to add.
• Add text: you can fill in curved text or linear text.
• Upload: you can upload your image directly.
• Layers: you can adjust texts, images or else on the templates. When you choose each layer on the left, there are some changes on the right of the page and you can adjust them, such as text rotation, edit color, replace symbols, etc.
• Drawing: it is a simple drawing function. You can draw here casually.

Notes: if you finish your design, you can choose to save it and you will see it next time. Or you can click the green button on the bottom of the page – NEXT (To choose different medal finish).

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Step 4: Select Custom Medal Metal Finish

At our design system, we offer 9 medal platings for you to make your own medals online. You can click the different platings on the right to preview your medal design.

Moreover, if you do not how to choose medal platings, you can choose ”help me” and leave your comment, our designers will try our best to help you within 12 hours.

Recommended Reading: How to distinguish and choose medal platings?

Step 5: Select Custom Medal Options

After you choose medal plating, there is some other information that you need to select.

• Select Medal Style

1. Antique Medals – old style. ( If you choose antique platings like antique gold, antique brass, antique silver and antique copper)

2. Shiny & Sandblast Medals – attractive style. ( If you choose shiny platings like shiny gold, shiny brass, shiny silver and shiny copper)

3. Soft Enamel Medals – bumpy surface. (If you choose any medal platings)

4. Hard Enamel Medals – smooth surface. (If you choose any medal platings)

5. UV Printed Medals – photo-realistic and vivid image. (If you choose any medal platings)

• Select Medal Size

We offer 9 standard medal sizes, ranging from 1.5” to 5”. If you have other requirements in customizing medals, please contact us. In general, we can do it in any size.

• Select Medal Mold Options

2D or 3D mold is based on your medal design. If there is a design on the backing of your medal, this will result in 5 choices for you.

1. 2D One Sided Medal

2. 3D One Sided Medal

3. 2D Two Sided Medal

4. 3D Two Sided Medal

5. 2D & 3D Two Sided Medal

Notes: Mold Fee will be charged, but we will keep your mold for 2 years. So if you haven’t changed your design within 2 years, we won’t charge it if you make an order again.

• Color Numbers of Your Logo

We offer free 4 colors or less. If your design has too many colors, we will charge it at the unit price.

• Select Loop of Medal

We offer 4 medal loops for you. Both are free. Tabs A is popular.

• Select Medal Ribbons Size

We offer 1” and 1.5” medal ribbon with your logo. Dye-sublimated ribbons are available here. They are soft and smooth medal ribbons, which are popular.

• Medal Engraving Option

If you want to add some info on the back of medals, you can choose it.

1. Laser engraving: a light color.

2. deep engraving: a deep color with color filled.

• Select Medal Package

We offer 4 standard medal packages for you. In general, polybag is common and free. Velour box, velour pouch and plastic box are available at GS-JJ. Of course, if you want other packages like a wooden box, please contact us.

• Select Production Time with Discount

If you want to get a discount, you can try it. If you want to get a rush order, please tell us.

Medal discounts as follows:

1. – 7 working days FAST Production + 2 days Shipping, No discount –

2. – 15 working days Production + 2 days Shipping, 10% discount for unit price –

3. – 20 working days Production + 2 days Shipping, 20% discount for unit price –

4. – 30 working days for any quantity + shipped by Sea, Cheapest 30% discount for unit price –

• Fill in Medal Quantity

We offer custom medals no minimum. So if you have a small quantity of medals, come here and you are in the right place.

Step 6: Get Price and Submit Medal Inquiry or Order

Click the yellow button – Get Price. And you will get a price list. And then you can submit your inquiry or order based on your needs. The rest leave us!

FAQ about GSJJ Custom Medal Online Design System

Q: Can I make personalized medals like spin medals, flip medals, glitter medals or else by your online design system?

Yes, you can. Although you can’t design on one picture, you can design and save all artwork on your templates, and then tell our designers your other idea.

For example: If you want to design glitter medals with 2 sides, 3 steps to follow.

1. Draw 2 medal designs on our system.

2. Save them on your own template.

3. Leave a comment and tell our designers that you want to add glitter powder to your medal.

So simple, right? Or you can email us. So you don’t need to worry about personalized medals.

Q: Which image type do you accept?

We accepted file types as follows (The file size cannot exceed 2M):

.JPG/.JPEG/.PNG/.SVG/.GIF/.BMP/.PDF/.PSD/.AI.

Q: If I want to change my design, what should I do?

Don’t worry. If you haven’t approved your medal art proof, you can revise it without limitations. Email us and tell us your requirement.

Q: If I have an urgent thing to do, what should I do about my medal design that I made?

Save it on the template if you sign in. And you can edit it the next time.

GSJJ Other Online Design Systems:

1. Custom Lapel Pins Online Design System

2. Custom Trading Pins Online Design System

2. Custom Patches Online Design System

3. Custom Challenge Coins Online Design System

4. Custom Belt Buckles Online Design System

5. Custom Lanyards Online Design System

6. Custom Stickers Online Design System

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Do you think that you are puzzled by your custom medals? Don’t know how to design and choose my own medals for my races, clubs or teams?

I have observed 5000+ medal designs with 3 companies – crownawards, GSJJ, justawardmedals. They are one of America finest medal makers with rich experience. I want to give some suggestions for you in making personalized medals. And I hope these suggestions will help you to make your custom medal unique.

LET’S DESIGN BY MYSELF!

1. Spin Medals
2. Flip Medals
3. Glow in the Dark Medals
4. Bottle Opener Medals
5. Glitter Medals
6. Medals with Rhinestone
7. Glossdome Insert Medals
8. Segment Medals
9. Transparent Color Medals
10. UV Print Medals
11. 3D Medals
12. Cut Out Medals

NO.1 Spin Medals

Do you see the Ferris wheel? Do you see the windmill? The rotating idea can be applied to make your own medals.

• 2 Separate Sections – inner and outer parts.
• 360° 3D rotation or 180° plane rotation.
• Very suitable for Kids races or funny running events.

NO.2 Flip Medals

The flip idea may be from a box, a book, a grave and a pearl shell . You can open it and close it over and over again. The shape is up to you and you will get different fantastic effects.

• Engraved on the 4 Sides.
• Heavy and Thick.
• left-right folded or up-down folded.
• Especially for Halloween running or fiesta festivals.

Recommended reading: Fiesta San Antonio! Fiesta Medals!

NO.3 Glow in the Dark Medals

Don’t worry about losing your medals. You can always find it. The fluorescent material can be colored on your running medals.

• Bright and visible in the Dark.
• Especially for night running events.

NO.4 Bottle Opener Medals

Do you want to cheers with your friends after a race? Multifunctional medals like bottle opener design will start your party now. Free Your Passion!

• Open your beer at any time any where.
• Make your medal delicate and multifunctional.
• Suitable for fiesta or running races.

Recommended reading: Personalized Bottle Opener Medals

NO.5 Glitter Medals

Adding glitter powder to your custom medallions is a wise decision. It will make your medal shiny.

• Shiny and bling.
• Highlight one part.
• Available in pink, blue, red, white, etc.
• Can be customized for any events or occasion.

NO.6 Medals with Rhinestone

Rhinestone really attracts attention. It can reflect different colors of light in sunlight. Even more to the point, it is a little expensive. Because adding it is totally finished by manual works.

• Blazing and twinkling.
• Very sticky and not falling off.
• Show beauty in the sunlight.
• Can be used at any events or occasions.

NO.7 Glossdome Insert Medals

This is a rush and fast way to make your medal. If you have complicated patterns, using them can be photo-realistic. And epoxy dome will protect your medals well.

• Photorealistic.
• Waterproof and scratch-resist.
• Store for a longer time.
• Very suitable for intricate patterns on your medals.

Recommended reading: How to Store Your Best Zinc Alloy Running Medals?

NO.8 Segment Medals

This is a set and series of award medals. If your race is periodical, you can try it. When participants finish the race and get all segment medals, it is a fantastic experience.

• The overall design is similar but still has a slight design on each medal.
• Can be combined to get a bigger and integrated medal.
• Very suitable for a race which is divided into different parts.

NO.9 Transparent Color Medals

Transparent colors are clear. And you can see the inner parts through transparent color. It looks like a glass. The color is a little light than the common color.

• Used on the intricate design scale and water ripple.
• Transparent in color in the sunlight.
• Can be combined to get a bigger and integrated medal.
• Suitable for the daily race in the summer.

NO.10 UV Printed Medals

UV print is a new technology in making race medals. If you have low budges or you just need a small quantity of medals or you need fast production, you can try this one.

• Vivid and Photo-realistic.
• Colorful and not easy to fade.
• Suitable for buyers who have limited budget or small quantity or need fast production.

NO.11 3D Medals

3D is widely used in custom medals. Because it can make your medal unique instantly. They are stereoscopic. Trust me and it is definitelyworthy.

• 3D effect on the part of medal or whole medal.
• Made by die cast crafts and Zinc metal material.
• Suitable on the race for adults. ( it is heavy and not safe for kids)

NO.12 Cut-Out Medals

Cut out is also often used in custom medallions. When you think your medal design is unbeautiful, try cut-out medal design. It will be as good as new.

• Break tradition and add special beauty.
• Made by die cast crafts and Zinc metal material.
• Suitable on many custom logo medal design.

The above ways are not the only way to make your own medals unique and stand out. Of course, personalized medals will cost your money, but it will promote your events and motivate players better.

There are 3 further recommendations for you to make your race medal unique.
1. 2 amazing platings to make your medal unique.
2. How to design your custom medals unique by shape?
3. How to make your custom medals more exquisite by adds-on?

Only 60s to Finish My Race Medal

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Follow me and see their heroic deeds.

1) Dog – Lucca ( Date of Award: 2012 )

Lucca is a 12-year-old German shepherd, who has worked in the United States Marine corps for more than six years and has joined in over 400 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan war.

She was awarded the Dickin Medal by the British animal charity PDSA for her bomb-sniffing efforts to protect the lives of U.S. soldiers.

Lucca is also the first animal in the U.S. Marine corps to receive the medal. No one was hurt during the patrol she was on.

Her owner said: “Lucca is very intelligent, loyal and does a lot of dog hunting”. In addition, Jan McLoughlin, PDSA director, said: “Lucca is very brave and responsible and deserves the Dickin Medal. Her ability and determination to find explosives and weapons protected the lives of soldiers in one of the world’s most violent military conflicts.”

2) Horse – Sergeant Reckless ( Date of Award: 2016 )

The Sergeant Reckless, one of the chestnut mare, is the 68th animal to receive Dickin Medal in the London and Korean war.

The Sergeant Reckless carries wounded soldiers and equipment through a rain of bullets in a war.

McLoughlin said: ” the story of recklessness is a remarkable bravery behavior and this shows why we respect animals in this way”.

3) Cat – Simon ( Date of Award: 1949)

Simon is a black and white cat. On April 20, 1949, Simon was wounded by gunfire during the amethyst incident. No one believes it will survive the night. However, He survived.

While the amethyst was stranded on the Yangtze river, Simon recovered to catch rats on board, boosting the crew’s morale. He started to catch the mouse to protect the cereals and prevent soldiers from being bitten.

It was the end of 101 days and nights. The Emeciste came back to the homeland. While all the people are immersed in joy, on 28th Dec 1949, he died of congenital heart disease.

4) Pigeon – Princess ( Date of Award: 1946 )

Princess is the 32 animal to receive the medal because of her excellent behaviors in the war.

In World War II, Princess was sent to carry on a special mission secretly. She was carrying very important information, escapes the bombardment, and saves many soldiers’ lives.

Of course, there are many animals that have got Dickin Medals. I will show you a detailed file from PDSA ( A charity for pets ).

PDF FILE:   Dickin Medal

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So, what are they?

They are flowers!

In the flowers world, there is some flowers’ name that uses “medal”. Let’s see them!

1) Gold Medal

Petal: 35 – 40

Color: Orange / Gold

Flower diameter: 8-10 cm

Thermo stability: Strong

Flowering: Repeated flowering in many seasons

Gold Medal was developed by American Christensen in 1982. The gold medal is a very worthy of large rose varieties. Gold flowers are very beautiful, and the flowering period is long and very resistant to open. why not like it? The gold medal has good branching and strong plants with dark green branches and dark green leaves. It is also highly resistant to diseases and is suitable for potted plants and garden planting.

Because of the gold color, it is named the gold medal, standing for a kind of honor.

2)Medal Sakura/ Accolade Cherry

Family: Rosaceae

Name: Prunus Accolade /Cerasus ‘Accolade

Petal:12-15

Color: Pink

Flower Season: Spring / Autumn

The Medal Sakura is a hybrid of P. Sargentiand P. Subhirtellain England. The Medal Sakura is round and upright, which seems to be the medal of honor, so it gets the Chinese translation of “medal”. Double pale pink flower! It has deeply serrated, which is dark green, showing orange to yellow in the autumn. Bud is deep pink and becomes soft pink after opening! The Medal Sakura is bigger and more beautiful than the October cherry.

Now that flower can use the name, why don’t medal use the design with flowers? In the fiesta medals or running medals, adding flower elements is more and more common. Usually, when you choose flower elements, the designer will suggest you to choose soft enamel crafts to add color, so your personalized medals will be eye-catching! Maybe this way will perfume your medal!

Picture Sources:

1.https://www.autumnhillnursery.com/product/gold-medal/

2.http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_bc9f8f830102xcaj.html

3.https://racethedistance.com/collections/frontpage/products/100-miles-of-spring-challenge-medal-and-certificate

4.http://www.metalawardmedals.com/sale-9454128-flower-logo-double-side-sports-metal-award-marathon-medals-for-schools-environmental-friendly.html

5.https://www.sanantoniomag.com/April-2016/125-Years-of-Fiesta-San-Antonio/

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For children, Koutack is a good way to develop operational ability. Ha-ha, today, in the first class, I will teach you how to fold money medals with dollars.

Let’s start with simple methods by using paper firstly!

Material: Two Dollars

Steps:

Step 1 – Laying out your dollar, folding in half along the center line, and opening.

Step 2 – Folding in the dotted lines to meet the centerline from left to right.

Step 3 – Double up from top to bottom, and fold along the centerline.

Step 4 – Folding along the diagonal line in the second grid and flattening.

Step 5 – Folding along the diagonal line in the third grid and flattening.

Step 6 – Folding along the diagonal when you see the two trapezoids.

Step 7 – Folding in the dotted lines.

Step 8 – Opening the pockets in the dotted lines.

Step 9 – Folding the backward in the dotted lines.

Step 10 – using another dollar to make a ribbon and match with the finished one.

The flow chart is as follows.

Now, we can use dollars to fold our money medals. This step will be a little difficult. Please watch these two videos carefully and then I will teach you to step by step.

Video :

Part 1:

Part 2:

resources:

1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjeyDkmlhp0

2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxr_0r3PcTc

When you finished, your artwork will be presented in the following picture.

Of course, if you are scared of damaging your dollars, you can replace it with paper. Paper is a nice material to make medals. Just like the following.

Material: Paper, Ribbon, and Glue

The steps are as follows.

There are many folded methods to folded medals. If you have a new idea, you can share it with me. Do you like Koutack? Come and have a try!

Picture Resource:

1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7Gf2fub10

2.https://origami-amazing.blogspot.com/2014/12/medal.html

3.http://www.keywordbasket.com/cGFwZXIgbWVkYWxzIHByaW50YWJsZQ/

4. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/533324780845762981/?lp=true

If you are interested in DIY medals, you can browse << DIY Medals out of Paper >>.

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Dear Diary,

A few days ago, The committee gave me a task to purchase some custom medals within a limited budget. Their only requirement is unique and personalized. I was happy but a little worried. Personalized is a broad meaning. How can I make sure that my custom medals are personalized? I asked a lot of custom company and I have some ideas from GS-JJ company.

At first, I just said what I wanted about my custom medals and told them that I had a limited budget. Then, I asked them: ” is there any way to personalize my medals?”. I knew that it was maybe difficult for many companies. After all, the budget was limited. However, the suggestions that they gave me made me believe that everything is possible.

If being personalized, there are two main ways to get. It’s not about complex design but a combination of 4 materials and 5 crafts. YES! They told me.

A) 3 Materials Combination

Usually, metal is a wonderful material to make medals, glass is second, and wooden is last. By and large, single material is chosen for producing medals because people always think that simplicity is beauty. But why not break the pattern?

        a) Metal + Wooden

The metal and wooden combination is inlaid.

Advantages: Environmental, short manufacture cycle, and Personalized

Disadvantages: Easy to be corrosive in wet conditions.

       b) Metal + Glass

The metal and glass combination is like a strip of mild steel.

Advantages: Soft, Shiny and Personalized

Disadvantages: fragile when being thrown.

 B) 6 Crafts Combination

The second way to make custom medals is to combine different crafts. The 5 crafts are soft enamel crafts, hard enamel crafts, 3D/cut out Crafts, Antique Crafts, Sandblast/ Shiny Crafts, and Printing.

      a) Soft Enamel with 3D/ Cut-out

Feature: Colorful and third dimension

Example: 3D 5K Custom Race Medals From GS-JJ

      b) Antique with Soft Enamel

Feature: Retro style with a bit of amazing

Example: The Paediatric Society Custom Medals From GS-JJ

     c) Sandblast/Shiny With Soft Enamel

Feature: Shiny and matte texture

Example: Muskoka River X Race Medals From GS-JJ

    d) Soft Enamel with Printing

Feature: Waterproof

Example: Raw Nationals Powerlifting Medals From GS-JJ

       e) Antique with 3D/CUT OUT

Feature: Protruding Logo or Pattern

Example: 3D Scotdance Custom Medals From GS-JJ

       f) Hard Enamel with Cut-out

Feature: Smooth

Example:

All in all, most processes can be combined with each other. But, like hard enamel and 3D crafts, they cannot combine each other because their requirement is different for level.

I was pleased that I needn’t choose the special design like folded medals because each one has an expensive price. I really thanked that GS-JJ helps me and gave me inspiration. Therefore, I placed an order here. In addition, it was worth mentioning that they were very patient with my question. That’s probably what good customer service was! I will order personalized medals again at GS-JJ in the future!

Linda

Picture Resources:

1.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bld532iAFPH/

2.https://www.glassogroup.com/references/glass-metal-elegant-medals?cat=2

3.https://goldenonechina.en.made-in-china.com/product/XeqQFwWrSvUb/China-Custom-Triangle-Shape-Athletics-Hard-Enamel-Medallion.html

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1) Wooden Display

This is a popular way because you can’t stick to one form or another. This can be customized. In addition, it is an environmental way. If you like football, and you can choose a football form; If you like instruments, and you can choose the violin; If you like cloth, and you can choose a dress. For professional players in a particular field like soccer players, this display will be funny. Of course, although it is very beautiful, there is a defect that you should throw the ribbon part and hang it on the hook.

Source: http://touchwooddisplays.com

2) Board Display

What board display refers to? Board display is a board made by any materials like iron, paper, and so on, which can display many medals with ribbon. This is what you see commonly. Just hanging on them. It is cheap. Board can be customized according to your requirements like changing the shape into letters. Size and shape are up to you! You just need to hang many medals on your wall.

Another Board Display looks like a photo. They have ” cover”. You can choose one medal into one small photo frame or choose many medals into one large photo frame. Although it looks delicate, this is a little convenient when you want to hang a new medal.

Source: 1.https://www.etsy.com/listing/127905021/medal-rack-always-earned-never-given?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

2. http://www.mylifeoftravelsandadventures.com/2014/10/race-medal-holder.html

3) DIY Display

If you want your custom medals to be displayed differently, just try them! Your friends will give you a thumb! You can decorate them into aeolian bells, lamps, or Christmas trees. The DIY display incorporates practical elements like Re-maker. This makes your custom medals displayed in an oblique form.

Source: 1.https://www.runtothefinish.com/creative-ways-to-display-race-medals#_a5y_p=3346719

2.http://fatchicksrunning.com/category/bling/

4) Glass Display

Do you like saving pot? Do you enjoy the accumulated feelings? If you say yes, a glass medal display is suitable.

This saving pot is used in the home. For some companies, there are some changed forms.

Source: https://www.womensrunning.com/2014/11/news/nyc-running-mama-race-bibs-medals_33133

5) Model Display

For some companies, a model medal display is necessary. This is the same reason that so many people like the model shows. When you see a model wear a medal, you may feel that you want to own one or be proud.

Source: https://www.runtothefinish.com/creative-ways-to-display-race-medals/#_a5y_p=6041079

6 ) Box Display

Different Box can present your custom medals directly and delicately. The box can protect your custom medals. You can choose a wooden box, velour box, paper box and so on.

Source:1. https://ozwood.com.au/products/medal-box-large

2. https://www.trophyfinder.co.uk/medal-display-cases

When you have many custom medals, you may need one platform to show them or store them. Now you must have some ideas about how to display your custom medals. Right?

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In Denver, Colorado, the Great American Beer Festival is an annual event for three days, which is hosted by the brewers’ association. GABF attracts many visitors from worldwide. Hundreds of judges judge blindly. In 161 beer-style categories, silver and bronze medals will be chosen, but not every category must be awarded each medal.

Beer Medals Effect

1) It is a wonderful way to promote your events.

2) It is an honor in the beer industry.

3) it can encourage beer lovers to take part in the festivals.

Beer Medals Design

A delicate beer medal can perfectly get the effect that you want! So, how to design?

1) Regular Design

Usually, beer medals are designed in wine glass shape or use wine glass in the regular shape. And then, adding some logos or texts and your design is finished. It is a really visual design and you can know what it is about. But maybe it is not attractive if you haven’t a good idea. In many beer festivals, they are adopted.

2) Bottle Opener Design

The bottle opener design can indirectly show your meaning. Why? the bottle opener is used for prying up caps. It is not only practical but also eye-catching. Just imagine, when you finish events, and you get a medal like this, you can cheer with your partner and use it to open a beer. This kind of medal can give your honor a special memory.

3) Printing Design

Printing design is the quickest way to get and has a competitive price. It takes advantage of the short manufacture cycle and perfectly presents your design by using printing. If you need to obtain large quantities of beer medals in a short time, it is a good way. However, this kind of medal has a disadvantage. The shape and edge are designed. Therefore, it may be chosen by many buyers, which is not unique. Choosing a nice shape design may take much time because you may don’t like the designer’s work. Putting these aside, the printing design is a wonderful choice.

Cheer! Beer Lovers! Enjoy beer festivals! By the way, taking a beer medal away!

Resource：

1.http://www.tuppsbrewery.com/events/great-american-beer-fest/

2.justawardmedals.com/

3.https://www.cervezartesana.es/blog/post/empieza-el-mayor-evento-de-cerveza-de-estados-unidos-el-great-american-beer-festival.html

4.https://growlermag.com/minnesota-breweries-score-gold-silver-and-bronze-at-2018-u-s-open-beer-championship/

5.https://odditymall.com/gold-medal-bottle-opener

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Now, in this article, we will mainly talk about how to chose medals online. It is an ultimate guide? Maybe! 

PVC MEDALS

If you look for a type of medals for kids’ race, PVC medals are suitable. Custom PVC medals can add your logo and patterns. Try it for the kids’ race now!

Advantages 

1. Safe

Because it is made of rubber ( silicone ). It hasn’t a sharp area for children. Meanwhile, it is not too heavy. For children, their necks won’t be wounded.

2. Colorful

It is not limited in the color. It is not easy to rub off. PVC medals can present your design precisely, making your products vivid.

3. No deformation

Due to being rubber, it doesn’t get rusty. It doesn’t distort. Like tumbler, it goes back to where it was when you hit it. In addition, It is also difficult to scratch unless you use sharp goods like a knife.

4. Cheap price

The production time of PVC medals is almost short compared with metal medals, and the cost of material is inexpensive, which makes PVC medals cheap.

5. Easy to clean

Although it is stained with dust easily, it is also easy to clean. Just wipe it down!

Disadvantages 

1.Not enough beautiful

Due to the special material, it is not delicate compared with metal medals. It’s easy to turn yellow over time!

2. Environment or not

PVC environmental grade is classified into ROHS, 6P, 15P, of which 15P is the most environmentally friendly, and ROHS are low toxic. Generally speaking, regular shops with a high reputation use environmental PVC materials. Therefore, if you order, you must shine your eyes to select!

3. Low collection

Because it is not made of metal, it has a low collection just like toys. And it is popular in the kids’ race and is not easy to attract adults, whose target audience is narrow.

Main Types of PVC Medals

1.2D PVC Medals

2.3D PVC Medals

Recommended Reading: How to Distinguish Between 2D PVC Patches and 3D PVC Patches?

Recommended Stores Online

1.Mssionawards

2. GS-JJ

3. Maxmedals

4. Imprintitems

5. Expressionsproducts

6. Clearlens

7. Cubikpromo

METAL MEDALS

If you would like to design delicate and personalized medals, metal medals are perfect and will be wonderful souvenirs. They are popular among many races.

Advantages

1. Delicate look

Each area is designed delicately. You can choose antique medals, shiny & sandblast medals, soft enamel medals, hard enamel medals. It can be designed in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Rich texts can also be added. Multi-choices for you!

2. Wide applicability

Almost every race can use it. On many formal or informal occasions, you can see it.

3. High collection

Due to being metal material, especially for military medals and award medals, many people choose to collect. Some regard it as a family heirloom.

4. No deformation

Transform it? Unless you’re Popeye! Metal medals have high stability. Ordinary fire cannot hurt it.

Disadvantages

1. Long production

The production process of metal medals is complex like plating, coloring, and so on. Generally speaking, it needs 3 or 4 weeks. But it is worth the wait!

2. High price

Because it includes a mold fee, each color or attachment needs to be paid. So metal medals have high costs, and the sales price is also high.

3. Easy to damage

Metal medals won’t be crumbed. But, it is easy to be scratched, especially in the shiny medals. If it meets water, it will be rusted. It just doesn’t corrode as quickly as the original metal because of special crafts.

Main Types of Metal Medals

1. Soft Enamel Medals

2. Hard Enamel Medals

3. Antique Medals

4. UV Printed Medals

5. Shiny and Sandblast Medals

Recommended Stores Online

1. Crownawards

2. GS-JJ

3. Thestudio

4. Justawardmedals

5. Trophydepot

6. Hodgesbadge

7. Gemawards

8. K2awards

WOODEN MEDALS

If you want to choose a special medal, wooden medals are your first choice.

Image From: lasersareus.co.uk & woodgeekstore

Advantages

1. Environmental

No metal, and not much color. All design is originated from carving.

2. Classic look

The wooden medals are not static but soft, and fully return to the natural world. The message it conveys is dignity and solemnity. These give products a classic look.

3. High decoration value

Because of its good looks, it can be decorated in your room.

4. Engraving or coloring

You can choose engraving or coloring to beauty your patterns. Both are delicate.

Disadvantages

1. Putrescibility

When it is exposed in the air and contact wetting, it is easy to be putrescible. Meanwhile, it is easy to be musty.

2. Bite easily

If you store it too long in the dark area, it will be bitten by insects.

Recommended Stores Online

1. Maxmedals

2. Woodgeekstore

3. Ashworthawards

4. Justawardmedals

GLASS & CRYSTAL MEDALS

If you want your products to be more shiny and eye-catching, you can select crystal medals ( glass medals ).

Images from: customawardsgallery

Advantages

1. Delicate look

It is glittering and shiny, and the feel is exquisite, which still can engrave a word on it. Crystal Medals are a symbol of high purity. It is often used for prizes awarded by governments and businesses.

The crystal medal can save the image and text you want in the lens by laser, and the stereo effect is remarkable. If you only need small quantities for awarding some excellent people, crystal medals are special.

2. Easy to clean

Simply add water to the ordinary cleaning solution and place the product to be cleaned. After cleaning with a soft brush or hand, rinse with clean water and take it out to dry. When half dry, you should wipe it clean with a soft towel, leaving no water lines and fingerprints.

Disadvantages

1. Fragile

Because it is made of crystal, you should store it carefully or it will be broken. In addition, it is packaged carefully on delivery. So, it will add your cost to the packaging.

2. Simple design

Usually, it is no color. The texts and logos are added monotonously.

3. Expensive price

Although it can be customized, the mold fee is high. It needs to be cut.

Recommended Stores Online

1. Maxmedals

2. Customawardsgallery

ACRYLIC MEDALS

A cost-effective way to make your own medals.

Images from: garzig / edco /

Advantages

1. Affordable price

Because the material is low-cost, you will get them at a cheaper price.

2. Colorful

You can color your medals in any color or engrave them.

3. Any shapes or sizes

It can be made in any shape and size according to your needs.

4. Light

It is made of plastic, so it is very light.

Disadvantages

1. Not very beautiful

Compared with metal meals, acrylic medals are not very beautiful and high-end. If you have strict requirements, you’d better choose metal medals.

2. Easy to scratch

It is easy to be scratched because it is thick. So you should protect them carefully.

Main Types of Acrylic Medals

1. LASER Cut Acrylic Medals.

2. Engraved Cast Acrylic Medals.

Recommended Stores Online

1. Crownawards 

2. USAAacrylicawards

3. Maxmedals 

4. Edco

5. Ashworthawards

6. Justawrdmedals

7. Expressmedals

8. Weprofab

5 Different medals have different features and weaknesses. A different object, race, occasion, a budget can influence your choice. It’s up to you when you magnify the advantages and ignore the disadvantages.

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