Raventree fine Pewter

They come strung on adjustable Black Waxed Linen Cords in a cellophane resealable bag.

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

Raventree does not share or pass on your information to anyone.

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The pieces are hand poured in a very simple ancient fashion. The molding techniques I use are very unique to this metal. Britannia Pewter is difficult to pour and takes a special skill and understanding of working with the metal, but it's special warm and bright properties are worth the extra time.

After pouring each piece is cut, ground, and polished by hand one at a time ensuring the craftsmanship.

The final pieces are strung on a black cotton cord and come with their own description cards describing the meaning of the design.

With over 20 years experience I have earned the title of "White Smith"  ie... a craftsman of white metals.

DESIGNS:

TO HELP MOTHER EARTH:

• I strive for an efficient and simple studio with many features striving to help the environmental impact.
• Almost all lighting is compact florescents to help reduce energy. LEDs are still coming to age and will soon be affordable alternative.
• I choose absolute minimum packaging! The description cards are compact and chosen to save paper while allowing enough room for the messages. I choose simple reclosable bags that can be opened without ruining the packaging. 
• All pieces are made by myself in America. They are not imported. This helps our economy and reduces fuel use by not being shipped from far distances before they are even ordered.
• I recycle all pewter cutting and filings possible back into the melting pot.
• I have a new super efficient pewter shop. The most power needed when working in the shop including lights and stereo is less than 350 watts. That's all! How? I was very careful to purchase small efficient items simply to save power and impact on the earth. This does not include the pewter burners or heating in winter. But the new burner system uses 1/3 less propane than I used to and is not on very often. The new shop is less than 10% of the volume of space than the old shop and heats on a portable propane tank or two a month in winter. Keeping things simple and small helps the earth and all her creatures - including us.