Business Details
Custom Awards & Metal Art Crafted in the USA
American Metal Arts Studios specializes in creating custom, high-quality metal art, awards, and trophies with unmatched craftsmanship. Our expertise spans decades, serving major corporations, celebrities, and international clients with handcrafted products proudly made in the USA. We utilize advanced spin casting techniques and vulcanized rubber molds to achieve intricate designs, offering services from medallion production to custom sculptures for corporate events and private collections.Our team's extensive experience in the entertainment industry and commitment to quality have earned global recognition, including commissions for historic figures like President Reagan and Pope John Paul II. Located near Los Angeles, we maintain full production control through in-house casting and finishing processes, ensuring superior detail and eliminating reliance on overseas manufacturing.
Services
Custom Trophies
Medallion Production
Metal Sculptures
White Metal Casting
Decorative Hardware
Religious Jewelry
Belt Buckles
Zipper Pulls
Highlights and features
- 20+ years creating awards for major corporations and celebrities
- Full in-house production eliminates outsourcing and import delays
- Handcrafted metal art with unmatched detail and quality
- Historic commissions for presidential and papal events
- Competitive pricing with no overseas manufacturing
Services
Custom Trophies
We design and produce custom trophies with intricate details using proprietary casting techniques. Our process combines sculpting expertise with hand-finishing to create unique awards for corporate events and athletic competitions. Clients receive one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect their specific recognition needs.
Medallion Production
Our medallion service creates precision-cast commemorative pieces for special events and organizations. Using 14k gold and other metals, we craft detailed designs for presidential summits, papal visits, and corporate milestones. Each medallion undergoes meticulous hand-finishing to ensure exceptional quality.
Metal Sculptures
We transform artistic visions into tangible metal sculptures for private collections and public displays. The process involves creating custom molds and assembling multi-part castings to realize complex designs. Our work has been featured in People Magazine and private art galleries.
White Metal Casting
Our specialized white metal casting technique produces highly detailed components for awards and decorative items. Using vulcanized rubber molds, we achieve superior detail reproduction while maintaining structural integrity. This method allows for creating complex shapes unsuitable for standard manufacturing processes.
Decorative Hardware
We manufacture custom metal hardware and accessories for fashion and interior design applications. From designer belt buckles to garment industry components, our service provides unique metal elements that enhance product aesthetics. The production includes plating and finishing options to match design requirements.
People
Michael De Medina
Founder
Internationally recognized metal artist with decades of experience creating custom awards for celebrities, corporations, and historic events. His work includes presidential commissions and papal commemoratives.
Questions
What materials do you work with?
We specialize in white metal alloys, 14k gold, and various plating options including chrome, nickel, and antique finishes for awards and decorative items.
Can you create international orders?
Yes, we ship custom metal products worldwide with proper export documentation and packaging to ensure safe delivery of your custom order.
Do you accept rush orders?
We accommodate urgent requests when possible, leveraging our in-house production capabilities to expedite timelines for custom awards and metal components.
What's your production process?
Our process combines sculpting, rubber mold creation, spin casting, and hand-finishing to produce detailed metal components without outsourcing or overseas manufacturing.
Can you replicate existing designs?
Yes, we create replicas of existing items using our casting techniques, with options to modify designs for custom adaptations of trophies and decorative pieces.