Tools for Glass Beadmakers

Sundance Glass - Since 1975
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Mandrels
For making glass beads. Tired of bent mandrels? Our Mandrels are high quality and are made to resist bending. Compare, take one of our mandrels and a competitors - Bend them together until the competitors stay bent while ours returns straight. Made with high temperature metal that has low heat transfer, keeping your fingers cool while the hot end is red hot. Make a glass bead with a hole by wrapping molten glass around these rods. Remember putting almost anything in a 4000 degree flame for a few seconds will melt this and almost any metal. You never need to put a flame directly on the bare mandrel.
Made in the USA

Order #	Diameter	Price per Dozen	Bulk Discount Ends are pre-ground Ready to use	Bulk Discount Ends have small burr you grind or use with burr*	Approx. # of pieces in 2 Pounds
M045	3/64" - .045 - 1.1 mm	$6	1 Pound for $33	1 Pound for $24	190**
M062	1/16" - .062 - 1.6 mm	$7	2 Pounds for $48	2 Pounds for$39	198
M080	5/64" - .080 - 2 mm	$8	2 Pounds for $42	2 Pounds for$35	116
M092	3/32" - .092 - 2.3 mm	$9	2 Pounds for $42	2 Pounds for $35	83
M125	1/8" - .125 - 3.2 mm	$10	2 Pounds for $42	2 Pounds for $35	48
M156	;5/32 - .156 - 4 mm	$16	2 Pounds for $42	2 Pounds for $35	30
M187	3/16" - .187 -4.75mm	$19	.	.	.
M500	Package of 13 assorted sizes 1.1mm to 4.75mm	$12	.	.	.

*When the rods are cut, there is a small burr on each end.
Some people can use the just them with the burr or you can easily sand or grind the burr off.
** Pieces in one pound of M045

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Large Diameter Tube Mandrels Stainless steel tubes used for large hole glass bead and glassblowing. If used for bead mandrels, plug the end so hot air/steam can't travel back through the tube toward your hand. Use mandrel release or you can use a little bit of ceramic fiber. Heavy walls are used instead of solid rods to make a lighter weight mandrel. Made with low heat conductive metal which helps keep the heat from traveling up to your hand.
Made in the USA

Order #	Diameter	Diameter	Length	Price Each
M14T	1/4"	6.34 mm	12"	$7
M516T	5/16"	7.93 mm	12"	$8
M38T	3/8"	9.5 mm	12" or 18"	$8 Select Length 12" -- $8.00 18" -- $11.00
M716T	7/16"	11.1 mm	12" or 18"	$9 Select Length 12" -- $9.00 18" -- $11.00
M12T	1/2"	12 mm	12"or 18"	$9 Select Length 12" -- $9.00 18" -- $11.50
MTA	Includes one of each size tube mandrel PLUS the Large Diameter Diamond Glass Bead Reamer			Retail $60 LOW Price $49

	Large Hollow Stainless Steel Bead Mandrel 1 inch in diameter and machined with a roughened finish to better hold to mandrel release	Buy 1 $16.00 Buy 2 $14.40 Buy 4 $12.80 Buy 8 $11.20 Qty:
	Large 3/4 inch Solid Stainless Steel Bead Mandrel. Machined with a roughened surface to better hold mandrel release	Buy 1 $12.00 Buy 2 $10.80 Buy 4 $9.60 Buy 8 $8.40 Qty:
	Thimble Shaped Stainless Steel Mandrel . Machined with a roughened surface to better hold mandrel release	Buy 1 $9.95 Buy 2 $8.96 Buy 4 $7.96 Buy 8 $6.97 Qty:

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Diamond Glass Bead Reamer for Large Holes
Finally - Now we have a larger 1/4" reamer for those large holes like Pandora Beads or beads made on tube mandrels. Makes cleaning and dressing those holes quick and easy. Can be used by hand with the supplied blue handle, or remove the bit from the handle and put it into an electric drill for even faster cleaning and dressing.
Item Number D250 for $19



Click Here to see many more pictures of this tool.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 5-1/4"
Largest Diameter: 1/4"
Diamonds covering most of the surface. Supplied with a removable handle.
Always use diamonds with water to extend the life of the diamonds and to keep the dust down.

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Special Mandrel to Make Hollow Beads
Build a wall on each side of the hole. Put a roof between the walls leaving a sealed space between the walls. Blow through the hollow tube mandrel to puff out the hollow bead.

Available in both 1/8 and 3/16 diameters.
The 1/8 mandrel is a little more $ as it is more difficult to make.

Order #	Mandrel Size	Each
M187H	M187H - 3/16"	$19
M125H	M125H - 1/8"	$22

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Mandrel Holder Mandrels are hard to hold, turn and tire your hand. This light weight mandrel holder has the perfect diameter handle for easy turning. Completely adjustable: use any length mandrel, the long mandrels simply slide through the handle. A quick turn of the pin vice will free the mandrel for fast replacement. Made in the USA by Sundance.

Order #	Holds this size mandrel	Each
3306	M045 - 3/64"	$16
3309	M090 - 3/32"	$16
3312	M125 - 1/8"	$16

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Pin Vice Sets  A pin vice has the jaws of a drill. The tip will clamp down on a small rod like a drill bit. Set of three different sizes. Useful in your studio; holds mandrels, tungsten picks, drill bits, your bead hole cleaning tools, etc. Smallest holds up to a 1/16"shaft Second size holds up to 5/64"

Order #		Price
	81496 Set of 2 smallest Volume Discounts Buy One  Pay $3.00 Each Buy Two  Pay $2.70 Each Buy Four  Pay $2.40 Each Buy Eight Pay $2.10 Each More Information	$3 Qty:
	81497 Set of 3 smallest Volume Discounts Buy One  Pay $6.00 Each Buy Two  Pay $5.40 Each Buy Four  Pay $4.80 Each Buy Eight Pay $4.20 Each More Information	$6 Qty:
	81498 Set of  All 4 Volume Discounts Buy One  Pay $9.00 Each Buy Two  Pay $8.10Each Buy Four  Pay $7.20 Each Buy Eight Pay $6.30 Each More Information	$9 Qty:
	Pin Vice Handle Only - To hold the Rod Heavy duty Pin Vice Handle - 1/16" up to 1/8"	$16

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Mandrel Release

Coat metal mandrels with this release to prevent the molten glass from sticking to the metal mandrels. We believe the best bead release made is Blue Coat! If you are not sure which to get - get the Blue Coat! Click here to learn how to use mandrel release.

	Name	Holding Power	Retail Price
	Black Coat Click here for more information	Regular*	Quanity 4 oz -- $7.00 2 lb -- $18.00 10 lb -- $75.38 50 Lb. -- $327.00 500 lb -- $2758.50 900 lb -- $4137.75
If you are not sure which one - We recommend the below Blue Coat !
	Blue Coat Click here for more information	Medium*	Quanity 4 oz -- $7.00 2 lb -- $18.00 10 lb -- $75.38 50 lb -- $327.00 500 lb -- $2808.00 900 lb -- $4212.00
	Bucket O' Mud Click here for more information	Tough*	Quanity 4 oz -- $12.00 2 lb -- $39.00
	Flame Dry Click here for more information	Regular*	Quanity .55 lb -- $8.00 1.85 lb -- $20.00

*2 oz. and 4 lb. quantities are dilute and ready to use. Larger sizes are thick mud - you dilute with water

Regular - Easiest to remove the bead from the mandrel when cooled but then also easiest to detach when working in the flame. Medium - Medium holding power and medium removability. Tough - When you really need to be sure the release does not detach from the mandrel when working large beads or boro beads or beads that take a long time to make - Therefore hardest to remove the bead from the mandrel when cooled. Flame Dry - Dries immediately in the flame. No need to pre dry. Similar to regular holding release.

To give you an idea of volume
.55 pounds fits inside a 4 fluid ounce jar (200 grams)

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Paddles

These hand held paddles are used to shape molten glass. The extra long handles are rubber coated for comfort. Remember, do not put this or any tool directly into the flame, work and shape your glass out of the flame. Watch Out - Some other suppliers out there on the internet are selling paddles that are grainy material, not sanded and weak handles. Ours are fine sanded on the good fine grain material with strong handles. Made in the USA by Sundance

Order #	Size	Price
P1225G	1-1/2" x 2-1/2" handle on short side	$14
P23G	2" x 3" handle on short side	$14
P32G	3" x 2" handle on long side	$14
P23GH*	2" x 3" handle on short side with hole	$18
P34G	3" x 4" handle on short side	$16

*This paddle has a hole in the corner. To help hold or steady the hot end of the mandrel, put the end of your mandrel into this hole while turning.

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Metal Grooved Marvering Plate

Roll your glass or press your glass into this metal surface to make a pattern. Roll it twice across the surface each at a different angle to get a pineapple pattern.

Order #	Description	Volume Price	Our Price
G24M	Metal grooved marvering pad 2" x 4"	Volume Pricing Buy One Pay $8.95 Each Buy Two Pay $8.06 Each Buy Four Pay $7.16 Each Buy Eight Pay $6.27Each	$8.95  Qty:
G24P	Metal grooved marvering paddle 2" x 4" With Handle	Volume Pricing Buy One Pay $16.95 Each Buy Two Pay $15.26 Each Buy Four Pay $13.56 Each Buy Eight Pay $11.87 Each	$16.95  Qty:

Paddle - Same marvering plate pictured above mounted on a handle. Often easier to work with when you are able to hold it up at eye level. Back smooth side can be used as a paddle.

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Brian's Multi-Tool

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This tool, developed by Sundance decades ago is the first in a series of unique glass shaping tools. It is used to help shape your glass bead. Two ways to use this tool. Make a barrel bead by rolling your molten glass against the curve. or turn the glass 90 degrees and work it the other direction. your bead back and forth in the groves to shape.  Two different diameters allow two different size beads. Made of graphite carbon.
Made in the USA by Sundance


Roller Shaper Number 1 - Used to shape beads as a cylinder. Two different sizes. The flat back side can be used as a paddle.

Order #	Code	Description	Price
15709	RS1	Roller Shaper #1	$20

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Roller Shaper #2
This tool, developed by Sundance, is used to help shape your glass bead. Roll your bead back and forth in the groves to shape.  Made in the USA. Made of graphite carbon.
Made in the USA by Sundance


Roller Shaper Number 2 (Kindle Shaper) - Pictured twice on the left so you can see both sides of the paddle.

Order #	Code	Description	Price
15710	RS2	Kindle Shaper #2	$36

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Roller Shaper #3 Similar to the above Kindle Shaper, but the handle is rotated 90 degrees and a shorter surface. Good for right or left handed persons. Rolling the hot bead in the grove helps shape the bead round. Four different sized groves and two different shaped groves to choose from. Graphite carbon block is 1-1/2" by 2". Made in the USA by Sundance Order #  Code  Description Price  15711  RS3  Roller Shaper #3 $28

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The Evolution continues. This tool, developed by Sundance, is used to help shape your glass bead. Roll your bead in the groves to shape.  Made of graphite carbon.
Made in the USA by Sundance

Roller Shaper Number 4 - Similar to our original best selling Roller Shaper #2 but modified to have tapered groves. Pictured twice on the left so you can see both sides of the paddle. Made from Carbon Graphite. Pad is approximately  2" x 3" Made in the USA.

Order #	Code	Description	Price
15714	RS4	Roller Shaper #4	$49

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Dual Shaper Tool
Helps shape beads. Bi-Cone on one side and curved shape on the other side. Handle can be inserted in either side for left or right handed people. Great deal because you get two tools in one! Made in the USA! Quality Polished Carbon Graphite. Lifetime Sundance Warranty

Order #	Description	Price
2228	Dual Shaper - 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" Pad.	$39.20

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Bead and Marble Shaping Tool A tool to help shape beads and marbles. Mandrel grooves help prevent the mandrel release from breaking off the mandrel while making beads. The groves do not interfere when making marbles. Two different sizes per paddle. Pictured twice to show the top bottom. On one side is a half sphere to make round beads and marbles. The other side are half cylinders to help shape cylindrical beads.
Made in China. Similar items listed below that are made in the USA.

Order #	Code	Description	Price
	Bead and Marble Mold #2306	2 Holes   3/8" and 1/2"	Temporary Out Of Stock $24
	Bead and Marble Mold #2307	2 Holes   5/8" and 3/4"	Temporary Out Of Stock $24
	Bead and Marble Mold #2308	2 Holes   7/8", and 1"	$29

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Bead and Marble Shaping Tool
 A tool to help shape beads and marbles. Mandrel grooves help prevent the mandrel release from breaking off the mandrel while making beads. The groves do not interfere when making marbles. Three different sizes per paddle. Pictured twice to show the top bottom. On one side is a half sphere to make round beads and marbles. The other side are half cylinders to help shape cylindrical beads. We purposely left off the smaller 3/8" size and included the more useful larger 1-1/8" size! Made from polished carbon graphite.
Quality Made in the USA!  Lifetime Sundance Warranty.

Order #	Code	Pad Size	Description	Price
	Bead and Marble Mold #2310	3" x 2 1/2"	3 Holes 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4"	$35
	Bead and Marble Mold #2311	4" x 2 1/2"	3 Holes 7/8", 1" and 1-1/8"	$40

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Tony Lentil Maker - Tool to make Lentil Shaped Glass Beads. Heat and work one side of the bead in the depression. then heat and work the other side. Alternate until it takes the shape of a lentil. Front and back sides are pictured. Four different sized depressions actually allows a wide range of size beads. Mandrel groves help keep the mandrel release from breaking off. Made in the USA. All Carbon Graphite.
Life Time Sundance Warranty! - Item Number 2300 - $29

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• Two longer tools ream and clean the inside of the hole.
• Two shorter tools dress the bead holes.

Order #	Description	Price
	Set of 3 Diamond Tools # 3553 Volume Discount Buy One Pay $7.50 Each Buy Two Pay $6.75 Each Buy Four Pay $6.00 Each Buy Eight Pay $5.25 Each	$7.50 Qty:
	Set of 4 Diamond Tools # 3554 Volume discount Buy One Pay $9.50 Each Buy Two Pay $8.55 Each Buy Four Pay $7.60 Each Buy Eight Pay $6.65 Each	$9.50 Qty:

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Bead Cleaning Set
 Set of 4 Diamond Glass Bead Cleaning and Reaming Tools with one universal pin vice. With storage tube. The pieces can also be put in your electric drill or similar tool for faster cleaning. Shaft diameter is .115 inches (3mm).

• Two longer tools ream and clean inside the hole.
• Two shorter tools dress the bead holes.

Order #	Description	Price
	Set of 4 Diamond Tools #3555 Volume Discount Buy One Pay $9.50 Each Buy Two Pay $8.55 Each Buy Four Pay $7.60 Each Buy Eight Pay $6.65 Each	$9.50 Qty:

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Bead Cleaning Set

• TOP - Bead Cleaning Wire No.2106 - Spiral wire on a wooden handle. Push this wire back and forth through the hole in your bead to remove mandrel release powder.
• MIDDLE - Bead Hole Scraper No. 2107 - Small particles of abrasive tungsten carbide are fused on a wire and the wire is mounted on a wooden handle. This tool is more aggressive and will actually remove small amounts of glass.
• BOTTOM - Bead Cleaning Brush No. 2105 - This double ended brush, each a different style, cleans and removes mandrel release from the bead hole. Remember always clean your beads under water to prevent dust.

Order #	Description	Price
2105	Bead Cleaning Brush	$6
2106	Bead Cleaning Wire	$6
2107	Bead Hole Scraper	$6
2110	Set of the above 3	$13

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Diamond Dressing Tools Mount these tools in a hand drill, Dremel type drill or even a hand held pin vise. Rotating the diamond in each hole in your bead will shape and dress the ends. All ends are slightly different. The set of 20 have much smaller diamond ends. Each Approx 1-3/4" long. 1/8th inch shaft size. Order # Description Price DD8 Diamond set of 8 bead hole dressing bits $16 DD20 Diamond set of 20 bead hole dressing bits $24

Cooling Your Glass

There are three ways to help cool your glass slowly to help prevent cracking by thermo shocking.

1. Bury Glass in a Crockpot full of hot vermiculite
2. Place Glass Between Two Fiber Pad - Pads sitting on a hot plate helps further
3. Kiln (Only a kiln will prevent glass from cracking by annealing)

To use, place your hot glass between these pads as soon as you are done with it on the torch. The pads hold the heat to slow down the cooling rate. The timing for placing the glass between the fiber or in the vermiculite is critical. If you place them to soon, when the glass surface is still molten, and fibers may stick to the glass. If you wait to long, the glass may cool to much and the risk of breaking is greater. Experiment with the timing. Supplied 2 pieces at 8" x 12". IMPORTANT - Vermiculite or fiber pads DO NOT anneal the glass. Remember only a kiln or flame annealing can anneal glass.

Order #	Description		Thickness	Price
FB812	Fiber blanket - 2 pieces	8" x 12"	1/2"	$8
FB1218	Fiber blanket - 2 pieces	12" x 18"	1"	$16
2299	Vermiculite - about 1/3 cubic foot. the Crockpot in the picture took half that. See below about OUR vermiculite.	1/3 of a cubic foot about an 8"x8"x8"	.	$6