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Custom Hard Enamel Medals – Premium Medals by Badge Artisans
Custom hard enamel medals are made for projects that need a smoother surface, refined detail, and a more premium hand feel than standard enamel medals. Badge Artisans medal manufactures custom hard enamel medals for medal distributors, awards suppliers, event companies, corporate buyers, schools, clubs, and organizations looking for premium custom medal production.
Where Hard Enamel Fits
Custom Hard Enamel Medals
Smooth polished medals for premium awards and long-term recognition.
Hard enamel (cloisonné) produces a smooth, glass-flat surface and a heavier hand feel. Our running medals page lists it as the recommended finish for premium and championship awards at $2.80–3.50/medal (500 pcs), alongside 16 plating color options including polished gold, antique silver, and black nickel. See the full finish range at custom running medal options.
Sample Gallery by Finish and Application
Badge Artisans has produced over 5 million custom medals for global buyers. For hard enamel medals, sample images are especially useful because buyers need to see the polished surface, fine metal lines, and color finish before confirming bulk production.
Smooth Polished Hard Enamel Medals
These samples show the clean, refined surface that makes hard enamel suitable for premium awards and long-term recognition.
Fine Line Hard Enamel Medals
Hard enamel is suitable for detailed logos, thin metal borders, small text, and precise graphic elements.
Corporate and Recognition Medals
A polished hard enamel finish gives corporate awards and recognition medals a more formal and professional look.
Military and Commemorative Medal Styles
Antique plating, strong outlines, and fine enamel detail can create a formal style suitable for military, commemorative, and heritage projects.
Why Choose Hard Enamel for Premium Medal Projects?
Hard enamel medals are popular with buyers who want their medals to feel more refined, more durable, and more suitable for long-term keeping. They are not usually the lowest-cost option, but they offer a better finish for premium award projects.For medal traders and award distributors, hard enamel medals can help position your product line at a higher value level.
Smooth Polished Surface
Creates a refined, almost jewellery-like finish.
Premium Hand Feel
Suitable for corporate awards, commemorative medals, and collector-style medals.
Strong Wear Resistance
More resistant to scratches than standard soft enamel medals.
Fine Line Detail
Better for thin metal lines, small text, and detailed logos
Clean Color Areas
Polished enamel surface gives a neat and professional appearance
Long-Term Presentation
Suitable for medals that recipients may keep, display, or collect.
Smooth Surface, Fine Lines and Long-Term Durability
The biggest difference between hard enamel and other enamel medal processes is the surface finish. Hard enamel is filled, cured, and polished so the metal lines and color areas feel smooth and level.
Smooth Polished Finish
The polished surface gives hard enamel medals a cleaner, more refined look. This is especially useful for corporate awards, graduation medals, commemorative medals, and formal recognition projects.
Better Fine Line Performance
Hard enamel medals can show thin metal lines, precise borders, small letters, and detailed logos more cleanly. This makes them suitable for designs that need a sharper, more controlled finish.
Stronger Durability
Hard enamel medals are more resistant to everyday scratches and surface wear. They are a good choice when the medal is expected to be kept for years rather than used only for a one-time event.
More Premium Perceived Value
Because of the smooth surface and polished appearance, hard enamel medals often feel more premium in hand. This can help brands, schools, clubs, and organizations present a higher-quality award.
Hard Enamel vs Soft Enamel vs Transparent Enamel
If buyers are comparing different enamel medal processes, the right choice depends on budget, visual style, durability, and the final use of the medal.
For broad enamel medal options, visit our custom enamel medals page. For cost-effective bulk orders, soft enamel medals may be the better choice. For glass-like visual effects, transparent enamel medals may be more suitable.If your project needs a more vintage, textured, or commemorative feeling, an antique enamel finish medal may be more suitable than a polished hard enamel surface.
Comparison | Hard Enamel Medals | Soft Enamel Medals | Transparent Enamel Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface Feel | Smooth and polished | Raised metal lines with recessed color | Smooth or glossy with translucent color effect |
Visual Style | Premium, refined, formal | Bright, bold, textured | Glass-like, layered, special effect |
Durability | Stronger wear resistance | Standard wear resistance | Depends on finish and design |
Cost Level | Higher | More cost-effective | Medium to higher depending on effect |
Best For | Corporate awards, commemorative medals, military-style medals, premium recognition | Race medals, sports medals, school events, large-volume orders | Premium events, special editions, water / ice / gemstone themes |
Main Buyer Need | Quality and premium finish | Cost and bulk production | Unique visual effect |
Best Uses for Custom Hard Enamel Medals
Hard enamel medals are best used when the buyer wants a medal that looks formal, polished, and long-lasting.Hard enamel is especially suitable when the medal is part of a premium award program or repeat product series.
Corporate Awards
Smooth polished enamel with gold, silver, or nickel plating
Military-Style Medals
Fine line details, antique plating, formal color areas
Commemorative Medals
Premium finish for anniversary, memorial, or limited-edition projects
Club Recognition Medals
Logo-focused design with durable polished enamel
Premium Sports Awards
Custom shape with smooth color areas and strong brand presentation
Collector-Style Medals
Detailed artwork, refined plating, and display packaging
Custom Options for Hard Enamel Medals
Badge Artisans supports full custom production for hard enamel medals, including medal size, shape, plating, color, ribbon, packaging, and back-side details.
Medal Structure Options
Option | Available Choices |
|---|---|
Size | 25mm – 100mm |
Shape | Round, square, shield, geometric, or custom shape |
Thickness | 3mm – 7mm |
Material | Zinc alloy / metal |
Design Effect | 2D flat design, raised metal details, 3D relief |
Logo Placement | Front, back, edge, or full-surface customisation |
3D relief medals: sculpted with real raised and recessed depth for figures, landmarks, and emblems — see the dedicated 3D relief medals page for styles from rotating centers to built-in LED electronics.
Color, Finish & Accessories
Option | Available Choices |
|---|---|
Color | Pantone color matching |
Detail Style | Fine metal lines, small text, polished color areas |
Surface Finish | Gold, silver, nickel, antique bronze, antique silver, black nickel |
Back Engraving | Laser engraving, screen printing, UV printing |
Ribbon | Nylon, satin, woven ribbon, custom color and printing |
Packaging | OPP bag, velvet pouch, display box, custom gift box |
*Send us your logo and our design team will review the line thickness, color areas, and finish options.
MOQ and Bulk Pricing
100-499 pcs
Premium small-batch awards, design testing, limited projects｜ Standard pricing
500-4999 pcs
Standard bulk orders, distributor projects, corporate award series ｜ Volume discount
5000+ pcs
Large wholesale orders, annual programs, repeat procurement ｜ Best unit price
Send your design and quantity to get a detailed quote within 24 hours. Get Bulk Pricing
Sample Approval and Surface Check
Sample approval is important for hard enamel medals because the final product depends on surface polishing, color accuracy, metal line clarity, and plating consistency.
1.Artwork Review
We check the logo, line thickness, color areas, medal size, plating, ribbon, and packaging requirements.
2.Sample Production
Sample production usually takes 7-10 days after artwork confirmation.
3.Surface and Detail Check
You confirm the polished surface, color position, fine lines, plating tone, ribbon, and overall hand feel.
4.Bulk Production
Mass production starts only after sample approval.
Badge Artisans promises that bulk production follows the approved sample. If the delivered goods do not match the confirmed sample, we provide free rework or remake.
Start Your Custom Hard Enamel Medal Project
Ready to produce premium hard enamel medals for your award, event, or wholesale project?
Send us your artwork, quantity, medal size, color requirements, and delivery schedule. Badge Artisans will provide a detailed quotation and free artwork proof within 24 hours.
Price Factors and Timeline
For complex hard enamel designs, premium packaging, or large annual orders, we recommend confirming the schedule before production.
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Higher quantity usually lowers the unit cost |
| Size | Larger medals require more metal material |
| Thickness | Thicker medals increase material and mold cost |
| Number of Colors | More colors may increase production complexity |
| Fine Line Details | Detailed artwork requires careful mold and polishing control |
| Surface Finish | Gold, silver, nickel, antique, and black nickel have different costs |
| Ribbon & Packaging | Custom ribbon and display boxes increase total project cost |
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Artwork Proof | Within 24 hours |
| Sample Production | 7-10 days |
| Bulk Production | 7-15 days after sample approval |
| Shipping | 5-15 days depending on destination and shipping method |
In-house Free Design Service
No designer? Not satisfied with your current artwork? Our in-house design team can help turn your idea into a professional medal design.
Free Design
In-house professional design team, no design fee
24h Artwork Proof
Artwork proof provided within 24 working hours
Unlimited Revisions
Revised until you are satisfied
Full Set Design
Medal + ribbon + display solution available
What We Need From You
- Logo or artwork files, preferably AI, PSD, PDF, or vector files.
- Colour preferences, such as Pantone colours or reference images.
- Medal usage, such as race, corporate award, school event, or souvenir.
- Quantity and approximate budget range.
Tell us your idea, and Badge Artisans will help turn it into a production-ready medal design.
Our designers have years of experience in medal artwork and understand the design needs of races, corporate awards, school events, and promotional campaigns.
Quality Control for Hard Enamel Finish
Hard enamel medals require careful control of polishing, plating, color filling, and final surface inspection. Small issues such as uneven polishing, unclear metal lines, or surface scratches can affect the premium finish.
Raw Material Inspection
- Inspection Focus:Metal material and basic blank quality
- Purpose:Ensure stable production from the beginning
In-Process Inspection
- Inspection Focus:Moulding, polishing, plating, color filling, and transparent finish
- Purpose:Control quality during each production step
Pre-shipment inspection
- Inspection Focus:Medal surface, color clarity, plating, ribbon, packaging
- Purpose:Ensure finished goods match the approved sample
Badge Artisans is a BSCI / ISO9001 / Sedex certified factory. If the delivered goods do not match the confirmed sample, we offer free rework or remake.
Hard Enamel QC Focus
Badge Artisans is a BSCI / ISO9001 / Sedex certified factory. Our QC team checks each batch before shipment to support stable repeat orders.
Cooperation Process
Badge Artisans makes the custom medal process simple. Start your order in 6 steps:
Step 1: Inquiry
Send your design, quantity, and delivery requirements.
Step 2: Quotation
Receive a detailed quotation within 24 hours.
Step 3: Design
Free artwork proof and design confirmation.
Step 4: Sampling
7-10 days for sample production and approval
Step 5: Production
7-15 days bulk production after confirmation.
Step 6: Shipping
Shipment arranged after final inspection
Flexible Payment Terms
- New customers: T/T 30% deposit + 70% balance before shipment.
- Long-term partners: Net 30 / Net 60 terms can be discussed after stable cooperation.
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Badge Artisans supports medal traders, award distributors, event companies, and corporate buyers with stable custom medal production and export-ready service. For medal traders, a stable hard enamel medal supplier helps protect your brand reputation and customer delivery schedule.
Start Your Custom Hard Enamel Medal Project
Ready to produce premium hard enamel medals for your award, event, or wholesale project?
Send us your artwork, quantity, medal size, color requirements, and delivery schedule. Badge Artisans will provide a detailed quotation and free artwork proof within 24 hours.
