Not everybody has the equipment to melt aluminum, but pewters low melting point makes metal-casting available to everybody! Its melting point is so low, you can melt it in your kitchen. Pewter is mostly tin, with a little bit of antimony and copper. Its use dates all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, but you don't need to rob graves for it. Its a common item to find in thrift shops! Cups, pitchers, bowls, plates, and candle-sticks can all be made out of pewter. Buying it at a thrift store