MDF MOULDS AND PEWTER CASTING - SMALL SCALE CASTING - 1
V. Ryan © 2008 - 2009
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MDF is ideal for use as a mould when casting pewter. The melting point of pewter is low and does not burn or damage the MDF so that it can be reused time and time again. |
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The sides are generally manufactured from 9mm MDF with the mould being made from 4mm MDF. The shape of the mould can be cut using a coping saw or a fretsaw. The mould is usually quite small so care is needed when cutting and shaping. It can be smoothed with fine glass paper. |
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1. Cut a small piece of 4mm thick MDF. | |
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2. Draw a simple shape on the MDF include the ‘sprue’. The sprue is the top part of the mould, into which the molten pewter is poured. |
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3. Cut away the shape using either a fretsaw or a coping saw. Smooth the rough edges with fine glass paper. The mould is now ready. |
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