polymer clay and pewter

[AzureLupine]

'Tis right Oz, toasting the sculpey wasn't a good idea. However, you could use plaster of paris for a break-away type mould, or cuttlefish shell (available at pet stores for birds) two of these shells and a bit of strong wire makes an excellent "clamshell" type mould as it can be carved with a good sharp knife (sprues), or "profiled" by clamping the original article between the shells and imprinting the design that way. (just make sure that your original is strong enough to withstand the process)
Hope this helped
-AzureLupine

[Carolina Kiltman]

For a one off, the lost wax method and moulding plaster is a good process. Just be sure to leave spru holes, to let the metal fill the mould completely. If you are not certain bout the process, check in with one of the artists in the schools near you. They probably have done it.

Pewter soldiers? Mine were cast in lead! (No wonder the younger generation is . . . . . .!: D)