a decorative emblem is formed by insertion of a decorative foil shape into a preformed bezel and encapsulating and bonding the foil to the bezel with a fluent , curable plastic material . after an initial casting of a measured amount of plastic onto the base of the bezel , the foil is inserted and seated . a second cast of plastic forms a cap contiguous with the sides of the bezel and encapsulates the foil and bonds it within the bezel . upon curing , the plastic cap gives a lens effect to the decorative emblem . the emblem may be equipped with attachment means for fastening it to an automobile , appliance , or other object . in alternative embodiments , a decorative foil shape is placed directly onto the base of the bezel , and a fluent , curable plastic material is cast thereon . as the plastic material cures , it migrates around the edges and under the foil to at least partially encapsulate the foil and bond it within the bezel . in some instances , channels may be cut or molded into the base of the bezel to aid the flow of fluent , curable plastic material beneath the decorative insert .