Eyewear Eye Protection Glasses for
Glassworkers, Lampworkers, Beadmakers


We offer the highest quality filtered glass lenses designed for the glass worker. You no longer have to pay those high prices for frames from that other company. Most all of the filtering lenses available anywhere comes from the same factory in Germany. So the only difference between where you buy your glasses is: the style of the frame and how much you pay. We also sell many didymium glasses to Blacksmiths.

Four Basic Types of Glasses
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Rose Didymium
We and no one carries anymore, there are a lot better glasses out here.
Enhanced Didymium
More of the Didymium (we carry 202ACE) standard glass workers glasses, blocks bright yellow flare, but not much UV and no IR. You may not require UV and IR protection. Most soft glass beadmakers use this filtering lens. Not sure how much protection you require? Click Here to see a NIOSH report.  Read Discussion and Conclusion and Recommendations at bottom of report.
A Shade 2, 3 or 5 Lens
Blocks UV and IR, but not the filtering of the bright yellow flare found in didymium, you may still need didymium. Most borosilicate hard glass workers use lens that filter all three; yellow flare, UV and IR. Three ways to add this UV and IR protection to your didymium glasses.

1) Clip on - see above picture. These clip ons are listed down this page.

 2) Fit over - large frames fits over other glasses. See down this page for more about this.
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3) Or use the Green ACE IR pictured in the column to the right, it does it all in one.
Green ACE IR
Formally Boroscopes
now replaced by the
better Green ACE IR. These glasses does it all, blocks yellow flare, UV and IR. See further down this page to see more info about Green ACE IR.

Also available in split lens. WOW
811s3 Microlight Split Lens Top 1/3 Enhanced Didymium, Bottom 2/3 Shade 3 Boroscope Glasses
Enhanced Didymium (202ACE) on top for better viewing and Green ACE IR on bottom for more protection.

To help you decide on the level of safety you require Click Here to go to the government NIOSH report.

 What's the difference between Shade 2, 3 or 5? Click Here to see a chart of the differences. You will notice minimal difference in UV and IR protection between shades but a whole lot of reduced visibility as the shade darkens. In other words - do you want to give up a lot of your visibility for just a little more protection? This is a decision you need to make.

Filtering  Lenses for Lampworkers

Color of frame may vary
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Didymium 202ACE Lens Green ACE IR Lens
9301 Enhanced Didymium Lens Safety Glasses
9301    $42
Didymium Lens 202ACE
See the glasses modeled with the 903 clip on flip ups.
  9400B Boroscopes Lens With Shade 3 Safety Frame Safety Glasses
9400B    $85
Green ACE IR 3.0 Lens
Safety Frame
9306 Enhanced Didymium Large Frame goes over most perscription glasses.
9306    $49
Didymium 202ACE Fit Over
This large lens and frame can go over most prescription glasses!
     
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9307    $74
Didymium 202ACE
Fit Over Rubber
This large stylish rubberized frame can go over most prescription glasses! Click here to see how fit over works.
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9309    $129
Great visibility for these Shade 5's !!
Green ACE IR   Shade 5
Fit Over Rubber
This large stylish rubberized frame can go over most prescription glasses! Click here to see how fit over works.
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9628    $120
Tornado Frame
Didymium Lens
202ACE
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9309    $129
Green ACE IR   Shade 5
Fit Over Rubber
This large stylish rubberized frame can go over most prescription glasses! Click here to see how fit over works.
9630 Cyclone Frame Didymium Lens Glasses
9630    $120
Cyclone Frame
Didymium Lens
202ACE
  9500s
9500S    $150

Top 1/3 Didymium
Bottom 2/3 Green Ace IR 3.0
93020 Enhanced Didymium Lens in Rubberized Black Frame Glasses
93020    $135
 Didymium  202ACE Lens
 in Rubberized Black Frame
  92TB Boroscopes Shade 3 Protective Lens in a Stylish Lightweight Titanium Frame with Spring Hinges Glasses
92TB    $154
Green Ace IR 3.0 Protective Lens In a Stylish Titanium Frame with spring hinges (this frame is extremely lightweight)  -

9629    $129
Assurance
Didymium 202ACE Lens
in a great looking metallic frame. 146mm overall width. Click here to see it modeled.
Hard Case Included.
     
 92010 Enhanced Didymium Lens Rec Specs MAXX Silver Frame Glasses with Hard Case
92010    $119
 Didymium  202ACE Lens
Rec Specs MAXX Silver Frame
Hard Case Included
  921B Boroscope Lens Rec Specs MAXX Silver Frame Glasses
921B    $170
Green ACE IR Lens 3.0
Rec Specs MAXX Silver Frame
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812S2   $119
CoolEye
Didymium  202ACE Lens
Cool Black Plastic Wrap Around Frame - 140mm overall width - Temp Out of Stock
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812S3   $250
CoolEye
Split Lens
Top 1/3 is Enhanced Didymium
Bottom 2/3 i
s Green Ace IR 3.0+ Lens - 140mm overall width
940 Enhance Didymium Lens Uptown Frame Temple to Temple 5-1/16" Glasses
940    $67
 Didymium  202ACE Lens
Uptown Frame
Temple to Temple 5-1/16"
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812S5   $250
CoolEye
Split Lens
Top 1/3 is Enhanced Didymium
Bottom 2/3 i
s Green Ace IR 5.0+ Lens - 140mm overall width
92T Enhanced Didymium Lens In a Stylish Titanium Frame with Spring Hinges (lightweight) Glasses
92T    $119
 Didymium  202ACE Lens In a Stylish Titanium Frame with spring hinges (this frame is extremely lightweight)    
 
9C50 Enhanced Didymium Lens Clip-On Shades 50mm for Glasses
9C50    $89
 Didymium  202ACE Lens Clip On 50mm   952GB Boroscope Lens Shade 3 Sports Goggles
952GB3    $155
GreenACE IR 3.0 Lens
Sports Goggles
Look at the bottom of this page for more about GreenACE IR
Enanced Didymium Lens in a Patriot Frame with Adjustable Temple Bars: Glasses
9P    $79
 Didymium  202ACE Lens in a Patriot Frame with adjustable temple bars    952GB Boroscope Lens Shade 3 Sports Goggles
952GB5    $155
GreenACE IR 5.0 Lens
Sports Goggles
 Look at the bottom of this page for more about GreenACE IR
951G Enhanced Didymium Sports Goggles
951G    $120
 Didymium  202ACE Lens Sports Goggles   Sundance Exclusive
953GS Split Lens Top 1/3: Enhanced Didymium, Bottom 2/3 Shade 5 Boroscope Sports Goggles
853GS    $230
 Split Lens Sports Goggles
Top 1/3 is Enhanced Didymium 202ACE
Bottom 2/3 is GreenACE IR 5.0
9M Enhanced Didymium Lens Glasses With Your Choice of Magnification
9M    $125
WOW Prescription Reading Glasses - now those of you poor close vision (like me) can see perfectly - with a Stylish Frame
 Didymium  202ACE Lens -
Choose Magnification
100's - #9M100
125's - #9M125
150's - #9M150
175's - #9M175
200's - #9M200
250's - #9M250
     
9700BMS
9700BMS    $160

Didymium  202ACE Lens Bench mount Shield
     

These are not Didymiums. Usually used in combination with the didymium glasses shown above in the left column on this page. Using the below glasses is an inexpensive way to add more protection to the above didymiums. It is common for people working with borosilicate glass, (when the flame is extra bright, or when fuming metals onto the glass) to use the below glass in conjunction with the above didymium. The below glasses provides good UV and IR protection that Didymiums do not provide. If you are not as much concerned about cost, then do not use these. Use the glasses in the above right hand column, the Green ACE IR's. They do everything. Price
Clip-On Shade 3 and 5 Welding for Glasses #903 - Clip-On Flip Up Shade 3 Glasses
Click here to see it modeled.
 $26
Clip-On Shade 3 and 5 Welding for Glasses #905 - Clip-On Flip Up Shade 5 Glasses
Click here to see it modeled.
 $26
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#9092 - Shade 2 Glasses
It will Fit over glasses smaller than 132mm that's 5-1/8". The 940 didymium shown up the page fits inside these glass. Others too. Unfortunately the inexpensive 9301's do not fit in this frame.
$24
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#9093 - Shade 3 Glasses
It will Fit over glasses smaller than 140mm that's 5-3/4". The higher the shade number, the darker the lens. (less visibility) The higher the shade number, the more UV and IR protection. The 940 didymium (shown up the page) fits inside these glass. Others too. Unfortunately the inexpensive 9301's do not fit in this frame.
$24
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#9095 - Shade 5 Glasses
It will Fit over glasses smaller than 140mm that's 5-3/4".  The higher the shade number, the darker the lens. (less visibility) The higher the shade number, the more UV and IR protection. The 940 didymium (shown up the page) fits inside these glass. Others too. Unfortunately the inexpensive 9301's do not fit in this frame.
$24

921B Boroscope Lens Rec Specs MAXX Silver Frame GlassesMore about GreenACE IR formally Boroscopes
Green ACE IR are designed to meet the need for the extra UV and IR protection needed when working on borosilicate glass. Green ACE IR are specially formulated glass filter lenses that the manufacture exclusively owns. These lenses have been developed for the lampworking and glassblowing markets. This revolutionary product is greatly lighter than conventional laminated products and comes in a full coverage lens which is a higher quality design because there are no areas without shading. Green ACE IR should be worn when working on hard glass types where regular didymium lenses are not adequate due to the fact of insufficient filtration of ultra violet and infrared absorption.
Liability Disclaimer:
We are not optometrists and can only make suggestions concerning eye protection. There are many types of eye protection available. The manufacture and Sundance Art Glass does not accept any liability concerning eye damage arising from the use, misuse, or non-use of any eyewear products we sell. We can only recommend the highest level of protection.

Faceshield. Blocks flying glass and reflects heat
#75400

Faceshield. Blocks flying glass and reflects heat
#75403

Faceshield. Blocks flying glass and reflects heat
#75405

Faceshield. Blocks flying glass and reflects heat
The Animal
Face shield #75400
Visor - Includes:
Clear Shield and Headgear Protects against flying glass but the clear does not block any UV, IR or Yellow Flare - use proper filtering eyewear as usual. Protects when fuming metals, the metal actually "explodes" and invisible microscopic metal shoots off in all directions at 60 miles per hour imbedding in walls and your in your face.
$17
Face shield
Visor - Includes:
Shade 3 Shield and Headgear
Protects against flying glass and the shade 3 blocks lots of the UV and IR (but non of the Yellow Flare, use didymium glasses for that) - use proper filtering eyewear as usual. Also protects the face from sunburn from the flame. When fuming metals, the metal actually "explodes" and invisible microscopic metal shoots off in all directions at 60 miles per hour imbedding in walls and your in your face.What's the difference between Shade 3 or 5? Click Here to see a chart of the differences. You will notice minimal difference in UV and IR protection between shades but a whole lot of reduced visibility as the shade darkens.
$34
Face shield
Visor - Includes:
Shade 5 Shield and Headgear
Protects against flying glass and the shade 5 blocks lots of the UV and IR (but non of the Yellow Flare, use didymium glasses for that). Remember the darker shade 5 provides more protection than the above shade 3 but is darker to look through. Use proper filtering eyewear as usual. Also protects the face from sunburn from the flame. When fuming metal, the metal actually "explodes" and invisible microscopic metal shoots off in all directions at 60 miles per hour imbedding in walls and your in your face. What's the difference between Shade 3 or 5? Click Here to see a chart of the differences. You will notice minimal difference in UV and IR protection between shades but a whole lot of reduced visibility as the shade darkens.
$34
Face shield - The Animal
Goggles, Face Mask with head strap
Clear      - #10340 - $24
Shade 3 - #10343 - $34
Shade 5 - #10345 - $34
Not just a face shield, but a 2 piece unit. Lower mask separates from the Goggles! Protects against flying glass and the shade 3 or 5 blocks lots of the UV and IR (but non of the Yellow Flare, use didymium glasses for that) - use proper filtering safety glasses eyewear as usual. Also protects the face from sunburn from the flame. Also protection from fuming gold or silver. When fuming metal, the metal actually "explodes" and invisible microscopic metal shoots off in all directions at 60 miles per hour imbedding in walls and your in your face. What's the difference between Shade 3 or 5?  Click Here to see a chart of the differences. You will notice minimal difference in UV and IR protection between shades but a whole lot of reduced visibility as the shade darkens.
 

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