Creative Process
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.
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.
After a short cooling period, the newly cast piece is removed and sanded. The piece is then darkened to highlight the design details and polished to create the unique tone of pewter that collectors love.
