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| Casting
Molten pewter is poured into preheated moulds by using a ladle. When the pewter is cooled, set, the mould is opened and the pewter casting is removed. |
Polishing In addition to the hand methods of polishing, innovative polishing techniques are applied to achieve the different types of finishes desired. |
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| Filing Extra burrs and uneven edges are filed away from each casting by hand. |
Soldering Individual components are soldered to form an assembly. When carried out with skill and the correct materials, the joins are strong and difficult to detect. |
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| Machining The article is machined to desired on a lathe. |
Quality
Control Each finished product has to undergo a strict quality check before it is wrapped and packed. |
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Hand wash a satin finish pewter in warm soapy water or mild detergent is all that is normally required. The use of a dish washer is not be recommended because of the very high water temperature and usually rather strong detergents. After washing, toweled dry the pewter with a soft cloth and when completely dry, given a gentle polish with a soft duster. |
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Brilliant or highly polished finish pewter can be cleaned by using good brand of silver polish. |
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Do not use abrasive or caustic chemicals to polish the pewter. |
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Wax on the candlestick can be removed under hot running water. |
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Wine and fruit juices should not be left in pewter longer than necessary. |
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Do not expose pewter to direct flame or
cook in pewter. |
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Clean your pewter more frequently to assume its bright attractive appearance if you live by the sea as atmospheric salt will dull its lustre. |