How to Prepare Your Artwork for Custom Mardi Gras Beads

Because these throws start with the design you send, the file you provide has a lot to do with how sharp the finished medallion looks. You do not need to be a graphic designer to get a good result. A few simple habits make your logo, photo, or drawing reproduce cleanly on the round disc that hangs from the strand. This page walks through what tends to work and why, so you can hand off artwork with confidence.

Send the cleanest file you have

A crisp original always beats a small copy. If your design came from a designer, a vector file such as an AI, EPS, SVG, or high-resolution PDF holds its edges at any size. If you only have an image file, a large PNG or JPG works, but avoid pulling a tiny thumbnail off a social profile or website header. Small images look soft once they are printed at medallion size, and no amount of enlarging adds detail that was never in the file.

Keep the shapes bold and readable

A medallion is seen from a few feet away, often in motion during a parade. Strong shapes and clear contrast read far better than fine hairlines or tiny lettering. If your logo has a lot of small text, consider whether a simplified version reads better on a small round area. Bold outlines, solid fills, and good separation between the design and its background tend to carry the best.

Think about color and background

Full-color printing lets you match a photo or a multi-color logo, so you are not limited to one or two ink colors. If your design sits on a white or transparent background, note how it should look on the disc, since the medallion color and your artwork work together. A quick note about your brand colors or the exact shades that matter helps the team reproduce them faithfully.

Include the details that matter

When you send artwork, add a short description of the event, the quantity you have in mind, and any dates or names that must appear. Getting those specifics right up front avoids back-and-forth later. Once your file is ready, the team at PromotionBeads confirms format, placement, and current options before anything goes into production.

Explore more

• Mardi Gras Custom Beads home — the short version of putting your art on a classic strand.
• How custom-printed throws are made — what happens between your file and the finished beads.
• Custom krewe throws — your emblem on the strand your riders toss.
• Branded beads for businesses — logos and promotions on a familiar throw.

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