Plaster

Before we actually start to make a medal, first we need to prepare a preliminary design and, then, to create a plaster model in our art room. Everything is handmade by our medallist.

Model gipsowy

Master dies

The plaster image is laser scanned so that we receive a 3D computer scan. Based on this scan, we make medal obverse and reverse production master dies.

Stempel

First strike

Then, the punched blank is placed on a numismatic press where it is pressed under the pressure of tens of tons.

Pierwsze tłoczenie

Annealing

After the first strike, the medal is annealed in a special furnace at a temperature of 800-900 degrees.

Wyżarzanie

Second strike

Thanks to this process, metal is softened which allows us to give it the second strike, continued until the entire image is fully pressed into the hot material.

Drugie dobicie

Image

Depending on how complex a given design is and how deep the relief is, this press is activated to strike each piece as many times as required to achieve the desired finish of the detailed image.

Dobicie

Open technique

In most cases, medals are pressed using the so-called open technique. Under a lot of pressure, metal "spills" all over, forming asymmetrical edges.

Wyrób

Processing

To smooth the edges, they are rounded off with a metal milling machine which allows to get rid of excessive metal. In the event of processing orders which require providing a specific weight and shape of a product, we use special rings preventing metal spilling.

Obrabianie

Grinding

Then, the goods are precisely ground so that their surface is perfectly smooth.

Szlifowanie

Plating

After the appropriate treatment, the surface of the medal is refined by silvering, gilding, oxidation or patinating.

Pokrycie

Washing

Next, the product takes a "chemical bath" where the metal covering the medal is oxidized. 

Kąpiel chemiczna

Drying

Now, the plated product must be dried.

Suszenie

Polishing

Processed in this way, the medal is hand polished with utmost precision. The photo shows a distinctive metal refining method called oxidation.

Polerowanie

Finished product

Prepared in this way, the medal is now delivered to our individual or institutional customer.

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