Pewter is a metal alloy mostly made from tin, with the remainder usually a mixture of copper, antimony, bismuth, and sometimes silver. Tin is an amazing metal in lots of ways, and is the fourth most expensive precious metal in common use after platinum, gold, and silver. It can be worked in a lot of ways and you can get a variety of really attractive finishes , so it's no surprise that it's often used for jewelry.
Mix small amounts of copper and antimony into the tin and it gets much stronger and more durable, and becomes a very practical material for drinkware and all manner of pewter gifts. All of our pewter is completely lead-free, and sourced from highly reputable suppliers in western countries. Modern pewter from a western country is safe. The FDA is ok with pewter containing less than 0.
Tin has been used for food and drink containers for centuries. The human body is also capable of getting rid of moderate excess copper, when necessary. However, the main point to make about copper is that your beer almost certainly came into contact with a lot more copper during the brewing process than it will in your tankard.
Antimony is not harmful as a metal, and is resistant to attack by acids. Consider some reasons why pewter was an important historical metal alloy and remains still a popular choice today:. In the old days, pewter contained lead as a hardener. Since lead can be toxic, people would be prudent to limit exposure to any vintage pewter. Belmont, through our NEY Metals brand, supplies safe, lead-free pewter alloys for applications that may come in contact with skin or food.
Of course, this includes jewelry, tableware, or utensils. Jewelry makers may select the type of pewter alloy because of its hardness, its appearance, or their planned casting or molding techniques. Some benefits of using pewter for jewelry include the lower price, lack of concern over tarnishing, and especially, the pliability of pewter that make it possible to create elegant and complex designs.
Many fine jewelry makers use pewter because they can offer more affordable jewelry; however, others focus on pewter because it is the right metal for their designs. Once the Romans had left in the 5th century little pewter was made here until the craft was reintroduced in the 12th century, probably by Cistercian monks. They used the metal to make chalices, patens and spoons for ceremonial use but the versatility of pewter was soon recognised by the wider community.
During the 17th and 18th centuries pewter would have been found in every household. This is a Lead Free Pewter, also referred to as a Britannia Alloy that works well in Spin Cast Molds for designs, such as Fashion Costume Jewelry, with thin cross sections or fine filigree and maximum detail requiring less malleability and more strength.
Has good strength. Ingot- Cut At Each Notch- approx. This Lead Free Pewter Alloy is in an easy to handle form. It has good strength due to the increased Copper content. This Lead Free Pewter Alloy is in shot form for small crucibles and special melts.
Ideal for Trade School Classroom Environments. Balance of Formula is Proprietary. Contains Lead to reduce porosity and High Antimony for better flow and strength. Contains Lead to reduce porosity and Moderate Antimony for strength.
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