Premium Quality German Red Pitch for Jewelry Making About our Best Quality Red German Pitch German red pitch is preferred over other choices as it is less brittle, yields better results and has a much greater plasticity at lower temperatures (even at room temperature). If the pitch is too hard, the metal will be thinned. If it is too soft, there is very little control over the form.  For your own protection, German red pitch is less toxic than other available options such as black and dark green pitches. Red pitch melts at around 110° F so all you need is a hot air gun to melt the small pieces. Or, you may place the small pieces in your pitch bowl and put the bowl in an oven at 300°F, being careful to avoid boiling the pitch. When handling molten pitch, wearing eye protection and a long sleeve shirt are an absolute must. Molten pitch can cause nasty burns. Made in Germany, our red pitch is delivered in a 2 lbs. aluminum foil tub. (Please note:  the pitch may come in broken pieces however this is absolutely fine since it needs to be broken anyway to melt).  Trusted Retailer Information U.J. Ramelson Company, Inc. was founded in 1937 and quickly established themselves as the leader in quality, American made hand tools.  The family tradition of excellence continues with third generation owners. Blending age old traditions with advanced technologies, their tools are made of the finest carbon tool steel, hand forged, heat treated and tempered by our own expert craftsmen.  Each tool is polished, sharpened and brushed to keep U.J. Ramelson on the cutting edge in serving the woodcarver, jeweler, artist, student and hobbyist well into the 21st century. Frequently Asked Questions How much pitch comes with this order? 1 tub of 2 lbs German Red/Brown Pitch What else do I need to use this pitch? A pitch bowl and tools such as chisels and hammers are often used by silversmiths and other metal workers to achieve beautiful works with ease. UJ Ramelson has the best  metal working tools for your needs. How is Red German Pitch made? This is a brown colored German pitch imported from Germany.  It is made from a mixture of pine resin, powdered brick, and tallow (from fat).