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  Creative Process
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A new piece of Tin Woodsman Pewter is created using a number of different artisanal techniques. An original design is crafted by hammering, cutting, bending, shaping, welding and carving.

The original is then baked in a pressurized rubber mold. Once it has cooled, channels are cut into the mold to allow molten pewter to easily flow through the mold.

A ladle of molten pewter (at a temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit) is poured into the mold while it is spun at high speed in a centrifugal casting machine. This ensures that all of the detail of the mold gets filled.

After a short cooling period, the newly cast piece is removed. Each piece is then carefully sanded before finishing. The piece is then darkened and the highlight details hand-polished to create the unique tone of pewter artwork that collectors love.

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