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Imported from Germany, this red pitch provides support for chasing. It is soft enough to allow embossing of a shallow relief using repoussé. It delivers great results, and it is also less toxic than black pitch. This is a natural product, so therefore it can have subtle differences from batch to batch. To use, place the pitch in a suitable pitch bowl and heat in an 250°F to 300°F oven. The melting temperature is low enough that you can safely manipulate and shape the pitch by hand after heating. Red pitch does not have to be burned off. Safety Tip: When handling molten pitch, wearing eye protection and a long sleeve shirt are very important. Do not boil pitch; it is not recommended. Includes 4.4 lbs.
