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cleanup on the cast part. Just start at the top and

gently separate the layers (Figure

M

). Then you

can carefully clip the sprue with a pair of flush

cutters, return the button to your melting pot,

reassemble the mold, and cast another coin.

Finishing the pewter is easy. I like an antique

look. The easiest way to achieve this is to grab a

black dry-erase marker and give the entire coin

a coat. Let the marker dry a bit and then give the

coin a rubdown with some very fine steel wool. I

suggest you use 0000 and stop when the luster

and age look right to your eye (Figure

N

).

Congratulations, you now have coins you can

toss to your Witcher or risk ...