The Process
The process for making a Discover Tag:
- Follow the steps under the Purchase Tags tab to pick the design elements for your tag. Submit your mint-ready artwork to us and place your order. Don’t have mint-ready artwork? We have an in-house designer that can draw it up for you. The charge is $35.00. Please email Beth at artwork@oakcoins.com. Below is a list of Independent Artists that you can also work with to draw up your artwork. Prices vary depending on the artist, which you will pay directly to them.
- Once your order is submitted we will convert your artwork to a final proof. Before we start production you will review your final proof for accuracy. Three revisions to the proof are allowed. Please communicate clearly to us any changes needed. Make sure you do not approve your final proof until you are completely satisfied. Once it is ready you will send us the approval and we will get started on your tag.
- Production takes 4-6 weeks after the final proof is approved. Not including shipping time.
- You will receive an email notification once your tags have been shipped to you.
- Enjoy! Use your tags to help others discover you.
The Specifics
Here are the specifications for a Round Tag and a
Material: Iron
Size for Round Tags (Diameter of Tag): 23mm
Thickness: 2mm
Hole Size: 3.5mm (About 1.3mm from the edge.)
Up to 10 colors on the front side (4-6 recommended). And 1 color on the back side.
Specifications for Shaped Tags
Any shape (some shapes may be altered slightly due to production constraints)
Material: Iron
Size for Shaped Tags: 31.75mm (1.25 inches) on the longest edge
Thickness: 2mm
Hole Size: 3.5mm (About 1.3mm from the edge.)
Up to 10 colors on the front side (4-6 recommended). And 1 color on the back side.
Some Suggestions
- The most important thing to consider for a great tag is to Keep it simple. The tags are small, about the size of a quarter, so for the best clarity and quality keep it simple.
- Be specific on your artwork. Feel free to add verbal descriptions, hand sketches, or photos to ensure your design can be clearly understood by the production team drawing your proof. Indicate where the hole should be placed on the tag and the specific colors you would like to use.
- We have an unlimited number of color choices. You are allowed to use up to 10 colors on the front side of your tag. But 4-6 colors is the sweet spot and seems to work best. Also consider using the finish as one of the colors in your design, that will help keep the number of colors lower. For the Design Your Own and Standard tag backs, you are allowed 1 color on the backside of your tag.
- Designs with very fine details may be simplified when drawing up your proof. (Remember the tags are small.) So please avoid fine colored details. We also suggest using a larger area for glitter and glow to get the desired effect.
- Discover Tags are 2D not 3D. You can do multiple levels of metal. But we recommend no more than 3 levels for the best result.
- Go, Design. We’ll help make it Amazing!
Independent Artists
These are some designers we recommend to help create the artwork for your tag. You may contact them through the links below.
Please note that they are not associated with Discover Tags. And payment for your artwork will be arranged through the individual artist.
