Cast Lead Miniatures
| Field | Art-Hobby |
| Went Obsolete | 1950s |
| Made Obsolete By | Other Hobbys/TV |
| Knowledge Assumed | Metallurgy |
| When useful | Producing small parts |
It was a common hobby to purchase molds and melt a soft metal such as lead and pour the mold. These molds could be reused but there would be a slight degradation over time.
People would cast and then paint up entire armies and paint each brigade and unit with its special insignia.