Custom Medal Size Guide
At PinsFun, one of the first questions we hear is: what medal size should we choose? A 2-inch medal and a 4-inch medal can look very different, even with the same artwork. For many school, club, and standard race medals, 2.5 to 3 inches (64 to 76 mm) is a practical starting point, but the […]
Custom Medal Ribbon Guide
When customers order custom medals, they often ask which ribbon they should choose. The answer depends on the medal size, the event, and the artwork. In this guide, I will explain how to choose the right ribbon width, material, printing, and attachment for your medals. 1. How to Choose the Right Medal Ribbon There are […]
Custom Medal Materials Guide
When customers ask us about custom medals, one of the common questions is what material to use. The answer depends on the design. In this guide, I’ll explain the three main medal materials and how we choose the right one for each project. 1. What Materials Are Custom Medals Made Of? Most metal medals are […]
What Are Police Challenge Coins?
Police challenge coins are commonly used by police departments to mark academy graduations or officer retirements. They often feature the department badge, name, or unit emblem and are given as a sign of recognition. So what exactly is a police challenge coin, and what does it mean to the person who receives it? 1. What […]
How to Make Challenge Coins?
How to Make Challenge Coins? When you want to make your own coins, you don’t need to be a designer or a metal expert to get a professional coin—you just need to know the right steps and what decisions matter. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the complete journey from idea to finished coin: […]
How Long Do Iron-On Patches Last?
Have you experienced the frustration of your iron-on patches falling off after only a few uses? In this article, let’s talk about how long iron-on patches can actually last, and how to take care of the iron-on patches. 1. How Long Do Iron-On Patches Last? With proper application and care, most iron‑on patches can last […]
How To Make Enamel Pins- Step‑by‑Step Factory Guide 2026
Recently, we’ve received a lot of inquiries from customers who sent us a sketch and expressed their desire to customize enamel pins. However, during our communications, we realized that many of them don’t fully understand the process of customizing pins. In this guide, you’ll learn how to design, price, and order custom enamel lapel pins […]
Lapel Pins Guide: Types, Uses, Sizes, Materials & How to Choose the Right Pin
As a 15 years+ lapel pins manufacturer, I share the ultimate guide with you guys, no matter if you are new to lapel pins or an experienced one, this article is valuable to you. In this article, you will learn lapel pin types, plating colors, pin backs, package options, how to choose proper pins for […]
What Are Challenge Coins?
Ever wondered what a small coin can say about your identity and achievements? Challenge coins have a rich history but finding one that truly represents you or your organization can be a challenge in itself. In this blog, We’ll decode the significance of these prestigious tokens and how they can elevate your recognition game. I. […]
What are the Standard Challenge Coin Sizes?
“What is the standard size for a challenge coin?” “This is my design, what size should I customize it to?” We often get asked these kinds of questions about size. As manufacturers of challenge coins, we provide size suggestions to thousands of customers. In this article, we will reveal how to choose the right size […]
Top 9 popular Sizes of Patches
When you’re customizing patches for your team, you might be wonder how to choose the right size for your patches. Over the years, we often encounter this situation in our customer inquiries. When Customers inquires about custom patches. they send us an image, and write in the email: “I want to customize velcro patches.” After […]
How to Put Patches on a Jacket?
Nowadays, customizing jackets with patches is becoming increasingly popular among DIY enthusiasts. Many young people add a patch to their jackets to make them stand out. As a custom patches manufacturer, we often need to provide embroidery patches to garment factories and discuss how to attach patches. In this blog post, we’ll explore two simple […]