Are the medals and trophies pure gold?Some medals and trophies may be made of pure gold, but not all. For example, Olympic medals are not pure gold. As for trophies, it depends on the specific ones. There are some very expensive trophies in the world of sports, but they may be made of materials other than pure gold as well.
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Tailor-made trophies and medalsThere were many aspects to consider when custom-making trophies and medals:
** 1. Design **
1. ** Confirm design elements **
- The design elements could be determined according to the theme of the competition, event, or award. For example, if it was a dragon boat race, like the medal of the F3 Dragon Boat Super League finals, the main design elements were dragon boats, oars, and waves. The top of the trophy was designed with an antique dragon head, the two sides and back were shaped with oars, and the cup was decorated with wave patterns. If it was a corporate award, elements such as corporate logo might be added.
- It could also reflect the regional cultural characteristics, such as the elements that reflected the human spirit of Buddha Mountain, which were used in the medal design of the F3 Dragon Boat Super League Finals.
2. ** Choose a design style **
- The style could be simple and modern, focusing on simple lines and smooth shapes; it could also be retro, imitating the shape and decoration of traditional trophies and medals; or it could be creative, using unique and novel shapes and combinations.
** 2. Material **
1. ** Metal Type **
- Common ones were copper, zinc-aluminum alloys, and so on. Metal trophies were usually cast or forged. The surface was plated and polished to make it look brighter and more realistic, giving people a steady and formal feeling. It was often used in official award ceremonies. Different metals had different prices. For example, trophies and medals made of gold and silver were relatively high-end and expensive.
2. ** Crystal type **
- Most of them were made of man-made crystals, which were grinded by machines and hands. Its characteristic was that it was crystal clear, reflecting different effects under different light and angles, making it appear noble and elegant.
3. ** Dewaxed Glaze Material **
- It contained 24% lead and was a type of man-made crystal. It was particularly popular due to its high refraction index and strong penetrability, and was often used in high-end award ceremonies.
4. ** Combination Type **
- Combining a variety of materials, such as resin, plastic, etc., through mold opening and casting, the surface is plated to achieve a metallic effect. The cost was relatively low, but the design was flexible. Metal, stone, wood, and other elements could be added to create a unique visual effect.
** 3. Production process **
1. ** Initial preparations **
- First of all, he had to confirm the design of the customized medal. Then, he had to confirm the material of the metal medal (if he chose metal).
2. ** Production process **
- Taking the metal medal as an example, the process included stamping, punching, polishing, welding medal accessories, medal plating, coloring, making medal custom molds, and so on.
3. ** Follow-up segment **
- After the production was completed, it had to be sent to the customer for confirmation. The customer would pay after acceptance. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!