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    The pewter is soft and easily engraved
    or you can use files to make a design on it

    O'Neille has done a lot with mold making and casting patterns in pewter
    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/c...73/index3.html

    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...x.html?t=32658
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Gondek View Post
    The pewter is soft and easily engraved
    or you can use files to make a design on it
    A Dremel tool with a wee round grinding bit is the way to go for removal "carving."

    And the links work for me...must be your filter.
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