4. Choosing the Relief Type
The relief type has a major influence on the final appearance of a medal, if you are looking for a common type of medal we suggest that you select a 2D Relief, if however you are looking for a finer and more attractive medal then a 3D Relief could be the best choice. Please take the time to read further information on both options below, hopefully they will shed more light on this issue and help you make a decision.
 2d-8 Two dimensional relief |
 3d-4 Three dimensional relief |
Two Dimensional Relief
This option is the most chosen for a relief type as it is the fastest and least expensive to produce. A 2D black and white inked design is produced with computer graphics software, black areas are read as extruded and white areas as embossed. The mold used to press this type of medal is easier to produce than 3D relief molds and accordingly is faster and less costly to produce. If you have a tight schedule and a low budget this might be the choice that you are looking for.
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 2d-1 |
 2d-2 |
 2d-3 |
 2d-4 |
 2d-5 |
 2d-6 |
 2d-7 |
 2d-9 |
Three Dimensional Relief
A sculptor produces a first enlarged model sculpt on clay using fine cutting and grating tools. The clay model then will be cast in plaster and reduced to the proper size using a special 3D reducing pantograph and will then be used to produce the pressing die. Digital 3D modeling techniques are also used for that matter. 3D medals have the most appealing impressions, they are also known as miniature works of art. If you are ahead of time, not so tight on budget and require a high volume of medals then this might be the option that you are looking for.
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 3d-7 |
 3d-2 |
 3d-3 |
 3d-5 |
 3d-6 |
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