With a melting point of 235°C, this is an ideal material for teachers to demonstrate casting techniques and processes to make items such as jewellery, tankards, coasters, place mats, trays etc. Being non-toxic and totally re-useable it is an ideal material for schools. The weight of one stick is approx 1kg Alloy conforms to BS EN 611-1:1996 Alloy 3 Lead Free Pewter.