Hammered Pewter

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Years ago I bought these hammered pewter towel racks at a yard sale. The owner had originally got them at Pier 1.

They were really simple with spirals on the end.

I can't find anything like it now and it's driving me crazy. But I feel like I could make these if I just knew how to get started.

Does anyone know of metal working tutorials? I was thinking I could use copper instead of pewter if that would be easier to work with or obtain.

I'm not even sure where to get rods that gauge. The ones I can find are smaller for jewelry making.

Thanks for any help you can give me!