The Artists: Delia Will and Ray Will

Delia had worked in a variety of media before discovering pewter. Her interest in metalcraft led her through copper, steel and silver to Bill Crowell's pewter workshops in Ontario, in the mid seventies. Shortly after moving to Newfoundland from Ontario, Delia made the switch from silver to pewter jewelry and began producing under the Delia Pewter name.

The move from jewelry to giftware was made possible when husband, Ray joined Delia in the business.

Before becoming a partner in Delia pewter, Ray had had successful careers as a professional engineer and also as a writer. His interest in metalcraft and sculpture led him to study with silversmith Brian Clarke in Ireland, and with sculptor, Luben Boykov in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Our Company

By 1980 Delia Pewter had become a well-established part-time operation with a clientele restricted to Newfoundland.  Over the next ten years exposure to other markets in Canada and abroad created such a demand that by 1990 Delia Pewter was a full-time company specialising in the wholesale gift market.

Over the years Delia Pewter has become a distinctive product in gift stores, museum shops and galleries across Canada and within the USA. We also supply corporations and non-profit organisations with recognition and incentive awards as well as being very active in providing conference gifts.

Our work is popular with government departments at all levels seeking gifts representative of Canada.

Delia Pewter has won many provincial and national awards including "Outstanding Exporter" at the 2001 Atlantic Craft Trade Show and "Best New Exhibitor" at the Spring, 2004 Canadian Gift and Tableware Association trade show in Toronto.

The Material

The pewter alloy used by Delia Pewter is lead-free. Although the bowls are food-safe, they are intended for decoration and display since sauces and acids in foods could stain the metal. With normal use, the alloy will not tarnish but it may darken with age. The bright highlights may be restored with warm, soapy water followed by a dusting with a silver cloth.

Pewter is a low melting point alloy and should not be exposed to direct heat from a stove or fire. It is a soft metal and should be handled with care to avoid scratching and denting.