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You can't destroy the metal

No one can destroy the metal.

You can only continue to melt it.

I got the opportunity to try my hand at some pewter casting! This post will be scheduled for after the event to maintain the surprise.

My friend Solveig Bjarnardottir (Her Blog) had agreed to do site tokens for Mirmir's Well in Shire of Mountain Freehold. They needed 80 tokens. Solveig and AegirBalref had made a Silicon mold for this token (among many other molds) and I had asked for the experience in casting! As Solveig said, "we're truly practicing creative anachronism. We're blending modern and period techniques for our craft". Solveig spent some time showing me the equipment, safety gear, and how to do the work before I set off. I ended up casting 69 tokens from hundreds of attempts (I figured out the pouring and tweaks by the end...). I really enjoyed learning the process and getting to see the fruits of my labor. Pewter casting is actually pretty easy to get into! Amazon has a starter kit Lyman Big Dipper Casting Kit (115-Volt) for just over $80.

I, unfortunately, had to leave before I could finish all 80 and didn't get to help with clean up but I was very happy with my contribution and hope Mirmir's Well is a great event for all involved!

Until my next adventure,
Failbe Mac Neill.




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