How to Design Both Sides of a Challenge Coin Without Overcrowding
Learn how to divide emblems, dates, mottos, border text, relief, finishes, and numbering across both faces of a challenge coin without sacrificing readability or manufacturability.
Challenge Coin Edge Options: How to Specify Cuts, Text and Borders
Choose challenge coin edge options by message, readability, artwork density, and handling needs. This B2B guide explains edge text, borders, textures, cuts, orientation, proof views, and RFQ requirements.
Die-Struck vs Die-Cast Challenge Coins: A Buyer’s Process Guide
Compare die-struck and zinc-alloy die-cast challenge coins by outline, relief, edge, material, decoration, components, and approval requirements before tooling.
How to Choose Between 2D and 3D Challenge Coin Relief
Compare 2D, 3D, and hybrid challenge coin relief for logos, portraits, vehicles, crests, text, color, edges, finishes, and production artwork.
2D vs 3D Relief Medals: How Artwork Changes in Production
Compare 2D, multi-level, and sculpted 3D medal relief. Learn how subject matter, artwork preparation, tooling, finish, and proof approval affect production clarity.
How to Specify Custom Medal Ribbons as Part of the Award System
A practical guide to specifying medal ribbon width, length, artwork, orientation, attachment, proofing, testing, and packaging together with the medal body.
How to Specify Medal Diameter, Thickness and Weight Without Guessing
Use scenario-based diameter and thickness guidance, transparent solid-disc calculations, and an RFQ-ready specification block to plan custom medal weight without confusing estimates with finished production weight.
Die-Cast vs Die-Struck Medals: Which Process Fits Your Artwork?
Compare die-cast and die-struck medals by shape, relief, material, reverse design, decoration, attachment, and artwork requirements before approving tooling.
Sourcing and Logistics
Custom Product Sourcing Articles for Better Order Control Gairun is an OEM and ODM metal crafts manufacturer supplying custom medals,
Event and Recognition Planning
Event Award Planning Articles for Better Program Control Gairun is an OEM and ODM metal awards manufacturer supplying custom medals,