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Pewter, Pewter Everwhere!

12/6/2013

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I've been a bit less active online lately, and now you can see why! I've been working on an entirely new line of items, in a brand new medium... PEWTER! I've had quite a few requests for metal jewelry, as opposed to Polymer Clay or Resin, and I'm pleased to be able to offer lead-free pewter jewelry at this time. Each unique design is sculpted in clay and used to create a finely detailed mold for casting.
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First collection of pewter pieces, shown early in the process - not finished yet!
I've been meaning to give metal casting a try for a very long time, but haven't had the time, materials, or bravery (molten metals are VERY intimidating to say the least!). Resin was another material I was afraid to try, and having had good experiences with that, I decided it was time for me to try pewter. I started with a great deal of research and then decided to dive right in.  Although I expected that it would be hot, I didn't realize just how much heat would be generated by the process. The kitchen felt more like a tropical rain forest in short order.
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My first attempt casting a fluke! The molten metal has a very high surface tension, which makes pouring the right amount  for the mold quite challenging. Definitely something I'm going to need a lot of practice with!
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Unfinished Flukes: Narwhal, Bottlenose Dolphin, Humpback, Blue Whale, Pilot Whale, Orca, Keiko and Lolita.
I've made a variety of new fluke shapes for Pewter casting! These include the shapes I've been using with Resin (Orca, Beluga and Bottlenose Dolphin), as well as a number of new ones! Now you can also purchase Blue Whale, Pilot Whale, Humpback Whale, and Narwhal flukes. I've also made two specific orcas, including their individual markings. These are Keiko and Lolita. I can make your favourite individual animals like this! 
My favourite pewter piece so far, a Humpback Whale! They are one of my favourite animals, seeing them in the wild was one of the best experiences of my life. You can see the unfinished, straight-from-the-mold version below on the left, and the polished and finished version below to the right. I have also made full versions of a Sea Lion, Pilot Whale, and Orca.
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I will be posting my first batch of Pewter pieces for sale in the next couple of days, so stay tuned!

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