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Why are pentdents made from pewter?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

pewter is a good metal to make a pendent with as it is an alloy metal (a metal made up from other metals) so it will have the different properties.

its is easily melted and can be poured into molds of whatever the artist makes, so its much easier to play with than say silver or nickel.

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