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QUIET PLEASE!. The slideshow is about to begin!. PEWTER CASTING SAFETY. Examples of Cast Pewter Figurines Made in this Class. Pewter melts at 437-464 degrees Fahrenheit. Molten liquid can be spilled easily. Burns skin instantly on contact. Melts synthetic clothing instantly.
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QUIET PLEASE! The slideshow is about to begin!
Pewter melts at 437-464 degrees Fahrenheit. • Molten liquid can be spilled easily. • Burns skin instantly on contact. • Melts synthetic clothing instantly.
Protect your hands and forearms with LEATHERGLOVES.
Protect your eyes at all times with a face shield AND safety glasses!
QUIZ Please answer using complete sentences that reflect the question. • What happens to human skin when it comes in contact with something 450 degrees F.? 2. What should be worn on your hands to prevent burns while casting pewter? Click the mouse once to move to the next slide after you answer the questions.
QUIZ 3. What 2 items should be used together to protect your eyes and face? 4. What happens when even a very small amount of moisture comes in contact with molten pewter? Click the mouse once to move to the next slide after you answer the questions.
QUIZ 5. What is the danger in not arranging your workspace properly? 6. You may not be aware of pewter residue on your hands so always do this when you finish casting or handling pewter items.
QUIZ - EXTRA CREDIT 7. If the current price of pewter is $1.15 per ounce, how much would it cost to make a chess set that required 6.25 pounds of pewter? 8. A student is pouring molten pewter and drops the hot pot. Pewter spills and splashes a bystander that was closely watching without safety equipment. What responsibilities did each person neglect in preventing the accident?