November 2019 - Belmont Metals

Month: November 2019

11/20/2019

The Use of White Bronze VS Pewter for Art Casting Applications

When it comes to casting applications, do you know which is better, white bronze or pewter? The most popular choice today and in the past has been pewter, but the use of white bronze has increased in recent years. Here at Belmont Metals, we have both white bronze and pewter that’s perfect for all your…

11/06/2019

The Difference Silicon Bronze and Silicon Brass for Art Casting Applications

Craftspeople have been casting with bronze for so long that the BBC called it the “first alloy.” Introduced around 3,500 BC and typically made with mostly copper and tin, items made with bronze offered a more durable alternative to coper alone. Artifacts from brass have been dated to 500 BC. Brass may have been favored…