[Jewelry making - Article 00003] - Re: [Orchid] Preparing for pewter casting

[joanna gollberg]

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hey there!

    you can make the model exactly like you would for gold or silver.
    they will then make a mold for your piece, but the mold is a bit
    different for white metals like pewter than it is for regular
    jewelry. but....that is not your issue. 

    if you are only making the model and don't have to do any clean up
    on your pewter castings, you do not need a different set of tools.
    however, if you have some clean up on your pewter castings such as
    filing or sanding, i would get a new file just for this and i would
    work in a different area than you normally would. if you plan on
    doing any polishing, buy a new wheel just for this. at least clean
    your work area thoroughly before and after working with the pewter.
    pewter filings can cause pits in silver or gold later on. 

    i do not have a good caster for you, but hopefully someone will! 

joanna gollberg
www.joannagollberg.com
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