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Celebrate Every Win in Style – Dive into the World of Custom Medals

Medals serve as permanent symbols of recognition, pride, and achievement, as well as decorative awards. It's honouring a student's academic excellence, a runner's victory, or an employee; these medals surround the meaningful moments in a tangible form. From sports medals to corporate awards, today's custom options go far beyond basic designs.

n this blog, we'll explore the growing demand for custom medals and how they've evolved into versatile tools for branding, motivation, and event prestige. From affordable medals to premium die-struck design, the possibilities are enormous. But how do you choose the right type? Do the features have anything as much as possible? And how can you make a medal that is memorable without speed? Let's dive into what you need to know - what are the custom medals, how, why, and when to use them effectively.

What Are Custom Medals?

Custom medals are specifically designed as an award piece given for a specific performance, event, or person. Medals can be customised according to the occasion so that you can select materials, sizes, designs, colours, stains, and ribbon styles. Logos, event names, personal names, dates, and even 3D elements might appear on the medal. Custom Medal helps you create a professional and memorable experience for medal recipients, regardless of whether you organise a local competition or a national one

Who Uses Custom Medals?

A wide range of organisations and individuals in sectors and events use customised medals:

  • Sports Club and Tournament:

    • For races, championships, martial arts, and athletics at the school level.

  • Educational Institute:

    • Top-performing students, Winners, and Science Mass to honour participants.

  • Business companies:

    • Employee recognition, service price, team milestone, and brand arrangements.

  • Government bodies and NGO:

    • Campaign, voluntary driver, and civil honour.

  • Community Group and Club:

    • For local competitions, creative workshops, or money-raising events.

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When and Where Are Custom Medals Used?

Custom medals are used year-round and across the globe—wherever recognition is needed. They're commonly awarded during:

  • Annual award ceremonies and graduation functions
  • Sports meets, community marathons, and fitness challenges.
  • Sales conferences, employee recognition events, and launch campaigns
  • Military and government functions
  • School competitions and university convocations
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Why Are Custom Medals Important?

Custom medals keep emotional and symbolic values longer than their physical appearance. For organisers and brands, customised medals provide an opportunity to identify and increase the value of the event through the logo, colour, and message. In addition, they work to keep taxes and screens, and help to improve the effect of the event well, which is outside the day. Design options such as medals, double tone finishes, or glitter elements, you can make both meaningful and blind convincing, without breaking the budget.

How Are Custom Medals Designed and produced in Ustar Gifts?

Designing and producing customised medals is a creative and technical process that converts raw metal into meaningful products at competitive prices. It begins with a custom concept or logo, which is converted to a digital design. This design is reviewed and proofed before moving into production

Design & Material Selection

Zinc alloy, copper, iron, tin, and aluminium can all be used to make custom medals. You can choose 2D or 3D effects, and select features like cutouts, layered construction, or embedded rhinestones. Ustar supports different types of plating options such as gold, silver, antique brass, black nickel, gunmetal, rose gold, and two-tone or rainbow plating.

Production Process Overview

  • Design and Proofing

    • Digital artwork is made and confirmed with clients.

  • Mould Making

    • A custom mould is carved based on the approved design.

  • Material Preparation

    • Raw metals are selected and shaped through stamping or moulding.

  • Plating

    • The medal base is plated (shiny, antique, matte, etc.).

  • Colouring & Baking

    • Enamels or paints (hard/soft enamel, jelly, luminous, etc.) are applied and cured.

  • Accessory Installation

    • Medals are paired with custom ribbon loops (H-ribbon, V-ribbon, or drapes), keyrings, or clips as needed.

  • Quality Inspection

    • Each piece is checked for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, colour consistency, and durability.

  • Packaging

    • By using ziplock bags, OPP card packs, transparent boxes, and velvet bags, customised gift packaging.

Printing & Surface Effects

Ustar offers several surface decoration techniques:

  • Die-struck with or without colour
  • Soft/hard enamel filling
  • Offset and UV printing with epoxy coating
  • Photo etching and sandblasting
  • Luminous or glitter paint effects
  • 3D UV printing for texture-rich visuals

Customization Add-ons

You can further customise your medal with

  • Die-struck with or without colour
  • Soft/hard enamel filling
  • Offset and UV printing with epoxy coating
  • Photo etching and sandblasting
  • Luminous or glitter paint effects
  • 3D UV printing for texture-rich visuals

Lead Time

  • Proofing Time:7–10 days
  • Production Time:7–10 days
  • International Delivery:5–10 working days, depending on destination

What Types of Custom Medals Are Available?

Type of Medal Description
Die-Struck Medals Classic medals are made by shaping or casting the metal without filling a colour. They offer clean lines and a premium metallic appearance - ideal for formal or minimal designs. Available in old or Polish finish, such as gold, silver, and black nickel
Soft Enamel Medals Popular for vibrant, multicoloured designs with embossed metal boundaries and reworked enamel. Great for sports programs, branding, and festivals.
Hard Enamel (Cloisonné) Medals Their polish, smooth surface, and long-lasting colour are known. By colour, they are polished ideals for advanced and formal opportunities
3D & UV-Printed Medals Use advanced printing and structured layering to demonstrate gradients, broad logos, or photographic effects. Provides a modern look with high impact.
Spinning or Multi-Part Medals Feature movable parts or multi-layered elements. Perfect for children's events, creative campaigns, and promotional milestones
Glitter, Luminous & Transparent Medals Include glow-in-the-dark, glitter-filled, or see-through features. Ideal for night events or kids' competitions with strong visual appeal.
Insert Medals Budget-friendly with completed frameworks and customised centre efforts. Offers fast turnaround and fully colored adjustments
Eco-Friendly & Acrylic Medals The recycling was made of durable materials such as acrylic or wood. Informal, light, and ideal for environmentally conscious events
Dual-Plating & Special Effects Combine finishes like gold & silver or rainbow plating. Add-ons include rhinestones, pearls, and magnetic features for enhanced luxury

In short, custom medals turn recognition into lasting impact—professionally and personally. Custom medals are just more than the awards - they are personal, meaningful, and permanent. Whether you are planning a sports tournament, school function, business recognition, or a public campaign, custom medals help make the moment memorable. With endless designing opportunities, material options, and finishes, it is an ideal medium for any opportunity and budget

Why Choose Ustar Gifts for Custom Medals?

The Ustar Giftsbrand stands out as a trusted supplier of high-quality custom medals with a network of over 200 suppliers across China. In order to deliver medals that leave a lasting impression, Ustar Gifts combines innovative design, durable materials, and world-class production standards. Ustar offers unrivalled flexibility and value for sports, academics, corporate, and community events. With their commitment to timely delivery, creative excellence, and customer satisfaction, they have made themselves the go-to partner for recognition awards. Serving clients across the USA, UAE, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, and other global markets, Ustar ensures reliable international shipping and responsive support for every order

What makes Ustar Gifts unique?

  • Complete customisation:

    • 2D/3D, enamel, UV print, glitter, and more

  • Premium finishes:

    • Gold, antique brass, black nickel, and rainbow

  • Fast delivery:

    • Proofs in 7–10 days and global shipping in under 10-15 days

  • Eco options:

    • Acrylic and wood medals for sustainable events

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I order medals in different shapes or sizes?

Yes, custom medals can be produced in any shape or dimension based on your design—circles, stars, shields, and more.

Q: Is it possible to include text on the back of custom medals?

Yes, it can be engraved or printed with texts such as names, dates, or individual messages.

Q: What plating and finishing options are available?

You can choose finishes such as gold, silver, antique, matte, or two-tone finishes.

Q: Is there any extra cost for design, moulds, or setup?

Some include it free; others may charge a mould fee for new designs.

Q: Is international delivery available?

Yes, Ustar ships globally, including to the UAE, USA, and KSA.

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