Casting a Sword From Pewter
Not everybody has the equipment to melt aluminum, but pewters low melting point makes metalcasting available to everybody Its melting point is so low, you can melt it in your kitchen. Pewter is mostly tin, with a little bit of antimony and copper. Its use dates all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, but you don t need to rob graves for it. Its a common item to find in thrift shops Cups, pitchers, bowls, plates, and candlesticks can all be made out of pewter. Buying it at a thrift store is SO much c
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