The Principles of Spinning Pewter Sheet Metal: Chapter 1
An introduction to the art of metal spinning, this book from the early 1900s is an excellent resource to start into spinning pewter and sterling silver. Spinning pewter sheet metal is a very traditional technique, and despite the age of the book, the same methods still apply today.
Pewter Polishing & Finishing
Pewter metal is highly valued for its finish. Depending on preference, it can have a bright, mirror finish that looks like sterling silver but doesn't tarnish, or it can have a satin finish that develops a patina over time.
Pewter Casting
Due to its low melting point, pewter is an easy metal to cast. Pewter casting is a way to take a sculpted model or figurine and reproduce it using rubber molds and a spin casting machine.
Pewter Metal - Everything You Need to Know
From beautiful figurines and trophies to artisanal countertops to radiation shielding, pewter is a versatile metal with a history extending back as far as ancient Egypt.