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bodrighywood:
I read somewhere that you can make moulds for pewter from plasticine or the equivalent. Does anyone know if this is true as if so it would allow for much more intricate shapes and designs. I don't want to try it unless I know for sure, molten pewter running all over the workshop doesn't really appeal.

Pete

Bryan Milham:
There was a discussion on this about 18 months ago. If you put Pewter in the search box (above) it will bring up all threads with the word in,

here's a link to get you going; http://www.awgb.co.uk/awgbforum/index.php/topic,287.0.html

john taylor:
Cuttle fish is the usual material used for smallish items and is regularly available from pet shops.

john

Eric Harvey:
dry wood works quite well,from what I`ve seen at demo`s,just turn to the shape you want then cast the pewter straight into the wooden mould,regards,

Eric.

Paul Hannaby:
I think plasticine melts at fairly low temperatures so probably wouldn't be too good for pewter.

You can make your own silicone moulds using something like this http://www.greatart.co.uk/SILICONE%20RUBBER%20RTV%20HB-moulding-material-moulds.htm

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