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product_id: 5273672
title: "RotoMetals High Quality Pewter - Alloy R98 Pewter Casting Ingot (Tin 98%, Bismuth 1.5%, Copper .50%)"
brand: "roto metals"
price: "€ 105.45"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Roto Metals"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/5273672-rotometals-high-quality-pewter-alloy-r98-pewter-casting-ingot-tin
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# Melting range 466-590°F for easy handling 98% Tin purity for superior casting Lead-free, safe for jewelry & kids RotoMetals High Quality Pewter - Alloy R98 Pewter Casting Ingot (Tin 98%, Bismuth 1.5%, Copper .50%)

**Brand:** roto metals
**Price:** € 105.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Cast brilliance, craft legacy ⚙️

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RotoMetals High Quality Pewter - Alloy R98 Pewter Casting Ingot (Tin 98%, Bismuth 1.5%, Copper .50%) by roto metals
- **How much does it cost?** € 105.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/5273672-rotometals-high-quality-pewter-alloy-r98-pewter-casting-ingot-tin)

## Best For

- roto metals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roto metals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safe & Non-Toxic:** Lead-free formula ensures safe use in wearable and collectible items
- • **Ideal Weight & Size:** Approx. 1 lb ingot sized for convenient melting and handling
- • **Precision Detail Casting:** Bismuth blend minimizes shrinkage for flawless small designs
- • **Premium Alloy Composition:** 98% Tin with Copper & Bismuth for strength and shine
- • **Versatile Mold Compatibility:** Perfect for plaster, sand, and rubber molds—expand your creative horizons

## Overview

RotoMetals R98 Pewter Casting Ingot is a premium lead-free alloy composed of 98% tin, 1.5% bismuth, and 0.5% copper. Designed for professional-grade casting, it melts between 466-590°F, offering minimal shrinkage and exceptional detail retention. Ideal for jewelry, collectibles, and decorative items, this 1-pound ingot delivers consistent quality and safety for creators who demand excellence.

## Description

R98 Casting Alloy Pewter. An excellent casting pewter that contains approximately 98% Tin, 1.5% Bismuth, 0.5% Copper. The bismuth helps minimize shrinkage for small details. The melting temperature is around 466 - 590 F. Each ingot weighs approx 1 pound and measures approximately 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 4". Our lead-free pewters are used for the finest jewelry, gifts, collectibles, novelty items, accessories, awards, and decorations. These alloys can also be used to cast into plaster of paris, sand, and rubber molds.

Review: The best pewter for casting jewelry - This is the only pewter that I use to cast my jewelry from my shop (Elven Soul 🧝‍♀️). I usually order from the Roto Metals website, but sometimes it's just easier to add this on my desertcart orders. The R98 pewter is great for detailed castings. I hand sculpt designs from clay, then make high temperature molds, then I melt this ingot on the stove and pour into the molds. The great thing about pewter is, if you mess up, just throw it back in the melting pot! The photos of the two finished pendants have been antiqued a bit to highlight the details (the bails are not pewter just the pendants), the photo with the pieces on the paper plate are the accurate shade of the pewter once you cast with it, prior to antiquing. Definitely recommend, I'll continue to purchase more as needed.
Review: Great however - .Very great stuff. Melts relatively easy, especially in an electric pot one can buy on desertcart. Could use a crummy skillet on a gas stove but I like the other way. METAL: - shinier than most where there is not Bismuth and that addition does a bit better on details where I make beads Like that it has zero-ish, lead as my work may get into children's mouths by accident. went a long way and will be ordering more, but for -- regular beads-- I order the larger amounts minus the bismuth for cost. Was going to try to add a few flakes of pure bismuth one can get naturally on desertcart but haven't tried that yet: vendor -- this one --- states it'll work measurements at own calculations.

## Features

- Lead Free Pewter
- 98% Tin, 1.5% Bismuth, 0.5% Copper
- ~1 Pound (.9 to 1.1)
- 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 4"
- Great for Casting! Costume Jewelry

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001QV3J46 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #140,508 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #44 in Specialty Metal Raw Materials |
| Date First Available | January 27, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Roto Metals |
| Package Dimensions | 4.41 x 3.23 x 0.79 inches |

## Images

![RotoMetals High Quality Pewter - Alloy R98 Pewter Casting Ingot (Tin 98%, Bismuth 1.5%, Copper .50%) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HhfGj0mfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how much of this would add to lead forbullet casting(Brinell hardness of 20)?**
A: you have to add antimony,   this would not get hard enough

**Q: How hard/durable is this alloy? I need to cast fine details in pendant, earring, and ring form.**
A: Yes, it's plenty hard.  You can get some fine detail from your cast but not quite as well as you will from silver. There is more weight in the material so it might be too heavy for earrings.  Good luck. We put a layer of fingernail polish over the surface to protect and shine.

**Q: What is the hardness of this alloy?**
A: 3
Modern pewter contains tin copper and antimony. This source says the Moh's hardness is 3

**Q: is this pewter food safe?**
A: Its a state by state law, You have to look up your state  max allowed parts per million and compare that to the certs

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best pewter for casting jewelry
*by N***M on September 8, 2024*

This is the only pewter that I use to cast my jewelry from my shop (Elven Soul 🧝‍♀️). I usually order from the Roto Metals website, but sometimes it's just easier to add this on my Amazon orders. The R98 pewter is great for detailed castings. I hand sculpt designs from clay, then make high temperature molds, then I melt this ingot on the stove and pour into the molds. The great thing about pewter is, if you mess up, just throw it back in the melting pot! The photos of the two finished pendants have been antiqued a bit to highlight the details (the bails are not pewter just the pendants), the photo with the pieces on the paper plate are the accurate shade of the pewter once you cast with it, prior to antiquing. Definitely recommend, I'll continue to purchase more as needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great however
*by S***K on September 13, 2017*

.Very great stuff. Melts relatively easy, especially in an electric pot one can buy on Amazon. Could use a crummy skillet on a gas stove but I like the other way. METAL: - shinier than most where there is not Bismuth and that addition does a bit better on details where I make beads Like that it has zero-ish, lead as my work may get into children's mouths by accident. went a long way and will be ordering more, but for -- regular beads-- I order the larger amounts minus the bismuth for cost. Was going to try to add a few flakes of pure bismuth one can get naturally on Amazon but haven't tried that yet: vendor -- this one --- states it'll work measurements at own calculations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This ingot is so shiny and nice that I hate to melt it down
*by T***N on January 15, 2016*

This ingot is so shiny and nice that I hate to melt it down! I have not used it as yet but, let's face it, it is very hard to damage a pewter ingot in shipment! Even the package was undamaged (which, from other suppliers, is often the case on heavy objects such as this). I will likely purchase this item again.

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*Product available on Desertcart Greece*
*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*