{"id":709,"date":"2025-09-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:34:54","slug":"custom-medal-order-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medalstudio.com\/blog\/custom-medal-order-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Order Custom Medals: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning an event and need custom medals? Whether it\u2019s a sports day, marathon, school competition or corporate awards night, getting the details right matters. At Medal Studio, we make the process smooth and stress-free, from initial idea to final delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Start with the Basics: Event Name and Date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might seem obvious, but knowing your event name and date is the most important part of your medal order. This helps us suggest the right design elements, text, and timeline. You don\u2019t need to know exactly what the medal should look like yet but having a name, theme, or location is a great starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Plan Your Timeline: Delivery Date and Turnaround<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend placing your order at least 2 weeks before you need delivery. That gives us time to work with you on design, confirm artwork, and manufacture your medals with care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re on a tighter schedule, don\u2019t worry. We offer express production for an additional rush fee, and we\u2019ve helped plenty of customers pull off last-minute miracles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: The earlier you get in touch, the more flexibility we have for design and delivery options.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Send Us Your Artwork or Medal Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you already have artwork or a logo, send it over! We work best with high-quality vector files. You can check out our artwork guidelines here<\/a> for full details. If you\u2019re not sure about the format, just ask, we\u2019re always happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No artwork? No problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even a rough sketch, a description, or a few notes about the medal text, themes, or imagery you want is enough to get started. Our in-house design team will bring your ideas to life and send you a digital proof for approval before anything goes into production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Tell Us How Many and What Types of Medals You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let us know your total quantity and breakdown. This helps us provide accurate pricing, production timelines, and ensures you get exactly what you need for your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, do you want an acrylic medal<\/a> or a cast medal<\/a>? The medla type you choose can impact delivery time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can accommodate orders of all sizes, from small school events to large international races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Choose Your Medal Style and Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is where the fun really starts. We offer a wide range of custom medal styles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n