Method of preparing 3-dimensional, aesthetically appealing decorative emblems

A method of preparing a decorative emblem comprising:

• (a) providing a rigid substrate having a front surface, a back surface, and 3-dimensional design elements that form elevations in the front surface, wherein the 3-dimensional design elements are formed by part of the rigid substrate;
• (b) placing the substrate in a first mold having an inner surface which closely contacts part of the front surface to provide a gap between the inner surface of the first mold and parts of the front surface recessed with respect to elevated portions of the front surface;
• (c) injection molding a first plastic material through one or more conduits extending from the back surface of the substrate to the front surface of the substrate to allow for filling the gap with the first plastic material and allowing the first plastic material to solidify or cure;
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• (d) covering at least part of the 3-dimensional design elements and the first plastic material with a second plastic material that is transparent to form a protective cap having an outer surface by placing the substrate in a second mold having an inner surface which closely contacts part of the front surface of the substrate thus providing a cavity into which the second plastic material is injection molded through one or more conduits extending from the back surface of the substrate to the front surface of the substrate.