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PEWTER CASTING
SAFETY
Examples of Cast Pewter
Figurines Made in this Class.
• Pewter melts at 437-464 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Molten liquid can be spilled easily.
• Burns skin instantly on contact.
• Melts synthetic clothing instantly.
• Protect your hands and
forearms with
LEATHER
GLOVES.
• Protect your eyes at all times
with a face shield AND
safety glasses!
• Properly arrange your
workspace.
DON’T BURN THE CORD!
• This is UNSAFE!
• Prevent moisture from
entering the molten pewter.
• Wash your hands after
handling or working
around pewter.
QUIZ
Please answer using complete sentences
that reflect the question.
1. What happens to human skin when it
comes in contact with something 450
degrees F.?
2. What should be worn on your hands to
prevent burns while casting pewter?
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3. What 2 items should be used together to
protect your eyes and face?
4. What happens when even a very small
amount of moisture comes in contact with
molten pewter?
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5. What is the danger in not arranging your
workspace properly?
6. You may not be aware of pewter residue on
your hands so always do this when you
finish casting or handling pewter items.
QUIZ - EXTRA CREDIT
7. If the current price of pewter is $1.15 per
ounce, how much would it cost to make a
chess set that required 6.25 pounds of pewter?
8. A student is pouring molten pewter and drops
the hot pot. Pewter spills and splashes a bystander
that was closely watching without safety
equipment. What responsibilities did each person
neglect in preventing the accident?
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