Material gives
meaning its form.
Compare materials through the shape, finish, weight and information your award needs. Then develop the structure, base and packing around that direction.
Choose for the
whole award.
Begin with the occasion, display setting and desired form. Consider detail, surface, text area, stability, quantity and budget together.
A change of material can also change the structure, tooling, surface treatment, personalization and packaging. Reviewing these decisions together creates a clearer quotation.
Metal, with
different possibilities.
Copper & copper alloys
Sculptural, polished or antique directions. Specify the actual metal or alloy separately from a copper-colored surface.
Zinc alloy
Logo shapes, relief and texture, with tooling, quantity and surface treatment considered together.
Aluminum
Modern geometry and considered edges. Finished weight depends on wall thickness, internal structure, base and fittings.
Shape, light
and color.
Resin
Figures, mascots and themed forms. Review formulation, supports, balance and coating with the design.
Commercial crystal
Transparency, facets and clear personalized information. Specify the actual material and visual finish.
Art glass
Color, transmitted light and sculptural expression, developed around the display and approved reference.
Acrylic
Cut silhouettes, graphics and layers. Thickness, edges, artwork and base connections shape the result.
Bring the selection
into the project brief.
The quotation records suitable material and production scope, sample and tooling charges, freight, payment and delivery terms.
| Decision | What to share |
|---|---|
| Design | Reference, intended size, details and elements open to adjustment. |
| Information | Logo, fixed text, names or dates that change, and preferred personalization. |
| Display | Viewing direction, space, weight priorities and base requirements. |
| Quantity | Total quantity, variants and future names or annual editions. |
| Delivery | Packing, destination, receipt date and budget direction. |
Useful next steps.
Before you
get started.
Practical details for a clearer project brief.
Which material is best for my award?
Start with the shape, display, information and quantity. A combined review of material, structure, surface and packing is more useful than selecting by material name alone.
Is a copper-colored award made of copper?
Specify the actual base material and the surface treatment separately. Pure copper, brass, bronze and a copper-colored coating are different specifications.
Will changing the material keep the same design?
Review proportions, details, connections, finish, personalization and packing when changing material. The design may need adjustments.
Which direction suits a detailed mascot?
Resin and suitable metal routes can be reviewed against the shape, fine sections, finish and quantity. A sample can establish the key physical details.
How do we plan a recurring series?
Define the common material, finish and dimensions, then the method for changing names, years or plates. Retain the approved specification for future reviews.
What is needed for a material quotation?
Provide a design reference, size, quantity, artwork, finish, base, packing, destination and receipt date. Include the physical details you want to review in a sample.
Find the material
for your idea.
Share the form and feeling you want to achieve.