Custom Medals Online

Part I Medal Design Questions

• [ Free Artwork ] Can I get free artwork and revise it without limit?

  Yes, you can. We offer you free artwork and proof for your medal within 24 hours. And our excellent designer team will try their best to turn your idea into artwork. You can revise it without limit until you are satisfied with it.

  For special medal designs like 3D medals,  we will draw 3D rendering. So just try it!

• [ Thickness ] How thick are my customized medals?

  In general, the thickness of custom enamel medals is better 3-5mm while that of UV printed medals is 2-3mm. The standard thickness is free.

  You can choose the thickness according to your custom medal. The thicker medal just costs a little extra fee.

• [ Shape ] Can I design my medal with any shapes?

  Yes, you can. Custom medals can meet your requirements. The popular shape is circle and shield. If you have no idea about your medal shape, you can learn more info on how to design your custom medals.

• [ Size ] Can I design small or overlarge medals?

  Of course. GS-JJ is pleased to make all medals of different sizes. In our system, we provide the size ranging from 1.5 inches to 4 inches. Other sizes can also be customized.

• [ Color ] How many colors can I use in my medals?

  No limit! 4 colors or less is free. Then, adding one color will be charged the corresponding fee.

• [ Different Numbers/Names ] Can I design different numbers or names on each medal?

  Certainly. We know that the medal is personalized for your participants. So we offer an exclusive service. GSJJ often uses laser engraving to realize it. Meanwhile, an extra fee will be charged. 

  But if you want to your names or numbers with the metal line, they need extra molds. And you need to make separate order ( we call it "AB ORDERS"), and these orders will be produced and shipped at the same time.

• [ Engraving ] What kind of engraving do you do?

  We have provided laser engraving ( 0.17 $ per medal ) and deep engraving with color filled ( 0.60$ per medal ).

• [ Photograph/Photo/Image ] Can I use my favorite photograph or photo on my medal design?

  Of course you can. We offer fast UV printed medals and glossdome insert medals. Both can use it. But we strongly recommend you to offer high quality and clear photographs and photos above 350 DPI in case of unclear printing.

  We accept .jpg, .pdf, .tiff, .png, .psd or .bmp files.

• [ Medal Ribbons ] Can I choose my own medal ribbons for my custom made medals?

  Yes! You can! Although our system provides some neck medal ribbons, you can choose according to your favor. 2 types of medal ribbons for you to pick up- economical polyester lanyards and soft dye subliated lanyards. You even add your logo to your custom medal ribbons!

Part II Common Questions About Medals

• [ Start ] How can I get a custom medal?

  You have 3 choices at GS-JJ. 

  The first one is to click our easy-operational Automated Quotation System. The system has a clear choice to help you make a decision. Just 1 minute to make your own medal online. 

  The second one is to contact our customer service. Tell us your requirements and we will help you finish it together.

  The last one is our newly-developed medal design online system - an interesting paradise for you with much time, imagination and creativity. There are massive templates and elements for you to start your own medal.

• [ Materials ] What are the custom medallions made of?

  At GS-JJ, they are usually made of metal materials like iron, steel or zinc alloy. 

  You will commonly see 6 popular types of medals. No.1 Antique medals. No. 2 Soft Enamel Medals. No,3 Hard Enamel Medals. No.4 Shiny and Sandblast Medals. No.5 Stock-Shaped Medals. No.6 UV Printed Medals. These medals have their own features to meet your needs.

• [ Quantity & Cost ] How much do custom made medals cost?

  Our custom medals cost under $3.02. Some medals are even as low as $0.54/pc. Because we consider some customers' small needs from 1-10000. Custom Medals No Minimum! Moreover, no fee for free artwork and shipping. Therefore, do not worry about your budget!

• [ Mold Fee ] Do you charge a mold fee?

  Yes, we do. We will charge a mold fee. But we will keep your mold for 2 years. It means that if your medal design is not changed, you can place an order again without a mold fee. This is our gratitude to our regular customers.

• [ Samples ] Can I get my medal sample to confirm final production?

  I am sorry that we can't. But we will provide digital medal mockups like photos or videos for you to confirm your design. And then we will do mass production.

• [ Personalized Medals ] How can I make my medals unique?

  GS-JJ suggests you try bottle opener medals because it is practical. Some special crafts like 3D or cut out is a nice way. Some glitter powder or rhinestone will make your medals shiny! More info at best 12 personalized medals for your race.

• [ Package ] Which package can you provide?

  Our package has polybag (free), velour pouch (0.6$), plastic bag (1$), and velour bag (2.5$). If you need any other packages like a wooden box or else, we can also provide for you.

• [ Delivery ] How long can I receive the custom medals?

  We will design and make your medals as soon as we receive the order. Different production time has different discounts. The shipping fee within our standard time is free.

  A. No discounts: 10 working days fast production + 2 days shipping.

  B. 20% discounts: 20 working days production + 2days shipping.

  C. 40% discounts: 50 working days production for any quantities + shipped by sea.

  Moreover, a rush order for your medal is available.

• [ Storage/Display ] How can I store or display my medal? Are they oxidize?

  Do not worry about the oxidation problem! Our medals are mostly made of zinc alloy with plating. If you are really anxious about it, you can add an expoxy dome on your medal. This will protect your medal well ( waterproof and anti-scratch ). More info on how to store your best zinc alloy running medals.

  There are also external factors to protect them. Picking up suitable boxes is not only the way to protect your medal but also display them better. Why not try this? More info on wonderful choice to display your custom medals.

Part III Medal Crafts Questions

• [ Plating and Dyeing ]  What is the difference between plating and dyeing?

  Plating is the process of plating a thin layer of other metals or alloys on the surface of some metals by electrolysis. plating has some options. In general, it can be classified into two parts. One is a shiny playting like gold, nickel, brass, copper and black nickel. Another is an antique plating like anti-gold, anti-silver, anti-copper. This color looks like the metal itself.

  Dyeing is the act of dyeing a substance by chemically or otherwise affecting the substance itself. You can choose any color that you want to dyeing like black, red and so on. Usually, soft enamel and hard enamel will use dyeing.

• [ Rainbow Plating ] Do you have rainbow plating?

  Rainbow plating is one of the most distinctive platings, which can make your medal stand out. It is like the color of a rainbow. You will see it when you choose soft enamel medals and sandblast medals on the Automated Quotation System. 

• [ Dual Plating/Two-tone Finsh ] What is dual plating and can I use it on my medal?

  Dual plating is a combination of different 2 platings. The most popular two-tone finish is gold and silver plating. They can get an amazing effect. But you need to pay for this special plating.

• [ Printing ] Silkscreen Print, Offset Print, and Transfer Print: need to know?

  Silkscreen Print: Silkscreen print is to use the screen as the substrate, and through the photosensitive plate making method, making silkscreen print with pictures and text. If your texts of products are small or the design is complex, the manufacturer cannot make it by using a model. GS-JJ usually uses silkscreen print to show its effects. It needs to be emphasized that the text and pattern of silkscreen are self-colored. For example, red texts and blue logo. But there isn't a gradient pattern. In addition, because offset print can be used in the plane, silkscreen print will be combined with hard enamel to finish the needed design and achieve the desired effect in general.

  Offset Print: If your product needs to dyeing many colors, you can choose offset print. Offset print just makes whole products use offset print. Nevertheless, you can't combine with other crafts. At GS-JJ, there are extra fees needed to be paid.

  Transfer Print: The condition of transfer print is almost the same as the silkscreen. Transfer print usually is used in products with a gradient ramp. In addition, when your products have a more complex color, you can also use them. The kind of print is used less in custom medals but is widely used in custom lapel pins.

• [ UV Printing ] What is UV Printing and how it used on my medal?

  UV Printing is a fast and special method of digital printing, which uses UV light to dry or cure ink on the metals. Their printing pattern is photo-realistic. Due to their fast production, it is favored by buyers.

Part IV Color Difference

• [ Shiny Gold V.S. Shiny Brass ] What is the difference between shiny gold and shiny brass?

  Gold is a very shiny and bright color. In layman's terms, it is yellow like wheat. However, brass seems to be rusty with a little green, looking like bronze. It is mixed with white, black, yellow, blue and dye yellow.

• [ Rose Pink V.S. Copper ] How to distinguish rose pink and copper?

  Rose pink is kind of pink color. But the color is very light. Nevertheless, copper is a very deep color. It seems to jacinth. Copper looks like burning in the furnace.

• [ Antique Gold V.S. Antique Brass ] Is there any difference between antique gold and antique brass?

  These two colors are very similar, especially in antique medals. But if you see carefully, it is easy to distinguish. Antique gold is close to yellow while antique brass is an approach to the green. You can watch them from the side face.

• [ Silver V.S Black Nickel ] How to distinguish silver and black nickel?

  Silver is shinier than black nickel. Black nickel is a deeper silver. You can see the slight difference from edges.