Even the smallest awards are a source of incredible pride for an athlete. To place them anywhere is at least not ethical, especially since each award should inspire an athlete to new achievements.
Sports medals allow keeping medals in perfect order. The hanger will undoubtedly fit into any interior and will cause rapturous glances.
Medal hanger material
Modern industrial design offers many solutions. So, on an individual basis, a template is selected in accordance with a specific sport, as well as a first and last name. A choice of formats for engraving are provided.
Wooden medal hanger
For the manufacture of hinged medallions from solid wood, oak, beech and ash are used. On average, the thickness of the product is about 20mm. For engraving, the method of laser or milling is often used.
The surface of the wood is treated with wax, which allows the product to look more contrasting and attractive. In addition to solid wood, composite components and acrylic plastic are also used. Technologies make it possible to make strong and durable products, so they can serve for decades.
Metal medal hanger
Original hangers are made of stainless steel, less often of other materials. Metal hangers are thinner, but they do their job perfectly well. Mainly soft metals are used for production: aluminum, copper and brass.
Decoration of hangers for medals
The first step is to draw a model of the medallion. The most popular are plywood, acrylic hangers and hangers combined from several elements at the same time.
The design itself can be completely different. So, the composition may contain photographs, names or quotes. As an addition, patterns, play of colors, contrast of shapes, various forms of fasteners for ribbons, as well as silhouettes of fighters, gymnasts, karatekas, and so on can act.
Where to buy and at what price
Modern hangers present special elements that solve not only the problem of preservation, but also their more advantageous display. Any guest will be able to see with their own eyes the incredible success in one of the sports.
Now, to please an athlete, you don't have to go far. Personalized pendants of any format are sold for each sport separately, namely: figure skating, synchronized swimming, wrestling, volleyball, judo, karate, basketball, sambo, swimming, hockey, football and much more.
Hangers can be purchased at branded sports stores. Sale of original holders is widespread in online stores. Many design agencies offer customized solutions with a motivating motto, team name, and other symbols. The birth of such works occurs only according to an individual sketch.
The cost of an oak medallion, about 230x490 mm in size and at least 20 mm thick, is presented in the range from 1000 - 3000 rubles. With an individual order, the price will depend on the dimensions of the engraving and cutting performed by the machine, since these values are different for each material. The final cost is assigned after the approval of sketches, materials of manufacture and other parameters of the layout.
The cost can significantly decrease when ordering a large batch, for example, for future self-engraving.
DIY medal hanger
Usually, a hanger for medals, it is also a holder, looks like a flat surface made of wood or metal. The structure is attached to the wall.
It has slats and hooks on which the medals are hung. The Finisher model is a pretty good example. Its composition consists of an inscription made of stainless steel and 2 slats at the bottom.
What do you need?
If the master has even minimal knowledge and practice in working with tools, you can try to create a hanger for medals with your own hands. Moreover, if there is an athlete in the environment, the medal will be an excellent birthday present.
So, to work you need the following set of tools:
- hooks;
- plywood or other wooden board;
- wall fasteners;
- brushes and acrylic paint.
Manufacturing process
- First of all, you need to paint over the board with your favorite color. The choice of color should be taken seriously to make the composition look impressive;
- In the next steps, you need to carefully sketch a specific sport. If necessary, you can use a meter or ruler. Two hooks are designed to fix the athlete's number, which is given in the competition, to the board;
- Wall mounts are mounted on the back of the board;
- Then you can hang the awards, attach the athlete's serial number and write what you want: the topic of the competition, the surname, the motivating slogan, and so on.
Ideas on how to arrange a hanger
There are many ways to store memories. Homemade products can seem equally attractive and stylish. As a decor, you can use various colors, including a shade of silver or gold. The main thing is that the shade fits the meaning.
In other words, the spirit of martial arts is more conveyed by a combination of black and white, while for softer types, such as rhythmic gymnastics, bright and colorful shades are suitable. A good combination is dark brown with deep blue, red and gray, black with yellow and so on.
For a more complete expression of the concept and imitation, you can attach the figures of people, while their poses and emotions should most accurately convey the spirit of the athletes. Usually, fasteners for ribbons are located under the signatures, on the sides of which there are figures of athletes and other paraphernalia.
Undoubtedly, each award should have a worthy place and be the center of attention. This device, not only solves the problem of preserving the dear memory of awards, but also tells each guest about great personal success.
