Modern pewter can be polished to a bright silver like finish or if preferred chemical darkeners can be used to simulate the patinas associated with old pewter. We manufacture a number of pewter compositions suitable to a variety of types of casting and objects. Most of the pewter we supply is destined to be cast into vulcanised rubber moulds which are spun so that centrifugal force helps to fill the mould cavity and eject any air. We supply a variety of compositions for this type of casting which are selected to suit the type of items being cast. Sn The major constituent of all pewters.
Pure tin is soft which is why it needs to be mixed with other metals.
Sb Improves the casting qualities and has a considerable hardening effect. After cooling and thorough stirring teh metal is poured into ingot moulds. Sheet pewter is made by casting billets which are scalped off then progressively reduced in thickness by passing through rollers. Pewter sheet is a versatile material that can be used to construct all manner items such as hip flasks and tankards, pewter sheet can also be spun to make wonderful hollow ware designs. There is some snobbery between the traditional hand cast items and what is regarded as possibly a lower quality item constructed from sheet but what really matters is the final product rather than how it has been made.