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Glass Beadmaking Torch - Hothead Torch
for Glass Beadmakers, Marblemakers and Buttonmakers
The one and only torch to use
as a single gas torch. Simply screw on a small disposable propane
or propylene (MAPP) gas cylinder to use. Or use our adaptors
to connect this torch to a bulk propane fuel tank like your barbecue
tank to save money on gas.This HotHead Torch uses propane or propylene gas brazing fuel. "MAPP" gas is a brand name which is just propylene. HotHead torch requires no oxygen bottles. There are many brands of torches available similar to this one. Out testing found that this torch is the best torch made for glass working. It is designed and developed exclusively for making glass. Because this torch gives you the largest flame with the least reduction. A perfect torch to start with if you are not sure if flameworking is right for you, or if you are on a budget, or if you have limited in resources for obtaining or refilling large oxygen tanks required for other types of torches.. This HotHead torch will not get hot enough to melt
hard glass like borosilicate Pyrex. Click here if you are from out of the USA
| Item # | Item | Price |
| 1599 |  Glass
Beadmaking TorchManufactures list price $49.95 |
$36 |
| 1040 |
 Torch Mounted Marvering Pad |
$23 |
| 1619 |
  Propane Bottle Bracket - this bracket mounts to a table using a C-clamp and/or with screws. C-Clamp is included! Bracket can be bent for desired torch angle. |
$12 |
| 1622 | Holder for Torch For this torch, a HotHead torch or any torch that looks similar to the one pictured. If you want to use a bulk gas tank instead of the disposal bottle tank using the bulk adaptor hose system listed below, you will need to use this bracket to hold the beadmaking torch to a table. |
$15 |
| A2 | Use this adaptor with the below F276130 adaptor if you are in a country, like the UK, without the correct fittings to connect to a torch. | $5 |
| F276130 | Use this adaptor with the above A2 adaptor if you are in a country, like the UK, without the correct fittings to connect to a torch. | $16 |
| 1501 |  SparklighterUse to light torches. Squeeze the handles together to cause a spark. |
$2 |
Use this setup for out of the USA
Bulk Adaptor SystemsFor users of Hot Head Torches or any torches similar to the HotHead torch. Save on the cost of propane by using a large bulk refillable propane tank instead of the small disposable fuel gas cylinders. Order No. F273701, uses a single hose with the correct fittings on each end. 5 or 12 foot hose. Y-Propane F271735
Connect
two torches with this fitting. This Y fits into a bulk tank -
the two other ends fit two F273701 hoses which go to the Hot
Head torches.
| Order # |
Description | Price |
| F273701 | Bulk adaptor system with 5 foot hose | $27 |
| F273702 | Bulk adaptor system with 12 foot hose | $42 |
| F271735 | Y - Propane Fitting | $32 |
This is a discussion about a HotHead style torch melting "soft" glass. A flame needs oxygen and fuel gas like propane or propylene to burn. Molten glass likes a "neutral flame". A "neutral flame" has the proper ratio or amount of oxygen and propane so all of the gasses are consumed in the flame and there is no extra or leftover unburned oxygen or propane. A flame with unburned oxygen is called an "oxidized flame" and a flame with unburned propane is called a "reduction flame". A flame with just the right amount of oxygen and propane is called a "neutral flame". If soft molten glass (like Moretti/Effetre) is sitting in a "reduction flame' the colors turn muddy. Even the clear will turn streaky black and muddy. The common torch you might find in your garage just won't work. The reason is, this style torch has plenty of fuel gas from the propane tank but can only get its oxygen from the air. But air has only about 20% oxygen. Not nearly enough to achieve a neutral flame in a torch like this. These torches are made for plumbing or whatever and a neutral flame is not a concern for them. UNLESS you use a torch especially designed for glass, like the HotHead, that pulls in more air therefore more oxygen. It is actually a specially designed torch for glass. Also the extra oxygen makes it a hotter flame. Even in the HotHead torch, where you hold the glass in the flame makes a difference. To close to the nozzle where there is more unburned propane turns the glass muddy, to far out in the flame is not hot enough. You need to learn where the "sweet spot" is in the flame. Also size of flame makes a difference. The bigger the flame the more BTU's and faster you can work the glass. Most common garage brazing torches have a smaller sized flame (compared to the HotHead Torch) which means less BTU's and less heat. The HotHead Torch has as big a flame as you get with this style torch, and guess what, it barely has enough heat. This is why the choice of brand of soft glass makes a big difference. There are some brands like Bullseye Glass that takes twice as long to heat and work than the commonly used Moretti/Effetre Glass. There are even easier to melt glass out here in the world like some Japanese made glass (although very pricey!). Don't even try borosilicate glass (Pyrex), it wont melt at all. But can you make great beads with this HotHead torch! YES you can. We had an employee, Calvin Orr, who made the most amazing beautiful beads using only the HotHead torch. He has gone on now to become a fairly famous glass beadmaker. If you want a torch that has a very hot flame, totally adjustable to acheive a neutral flame, and yes (because it has plenty of heat) it is desirable to have a smaller pointed flame (as compared to the HotHead) so you can heat just a spot on the glass surface to do detail work without heating the whole bead, pendant, button whatever, then you need to use a torch which not only has the propane tank (like the HotHead torch) but also an oxygen tank. By using this pure oxygen you get a very hot flame! Remember hot flame allows you to work faster. You also have two sets of valves which control just the right amount fo gasses to get that neutral flame. But of course the down side is the cost. The Hothead is $30 and this other type of torch costs 10 times more (because of the hose and regulators you would need), or even more. Click Here to see these types of torches.
Propane Bottle Holder with work surface
Holds your disposable MAPP or propane bottle safely and at the correct angle for your torch.
We recommend the HotHead torch.
Torch height is adjustable. Includes a built in tool and glass rod rest. All rust proof series 300 stainless steel.
Holder holds both the wide and narrow shaped gas tank.
Should be clamped or screwed to the table. Lower section is cut
in to give you more leg room. Lower part that holds tank can be bent to
adjust the torch angle. Torch and propane tank not included.
Made in the USA
Made in the USA
| Item# | Description | Price | Wholesale | Buy 6 |
| 1621 | Propane / MAPP bottle holder and work surface 9" x 12" | $24 | $20.40 | $15.60 |
| 1620 | Propane / MAPP bottle holder and work surface 11" x 20" | $32 | $27.20 | $20.80 |
Work Surfaces - Protect your work table
A comfortable pair of padded foam armrests and worksurface all in one! All stainless steel. Pictured with a Minor Burner and a Glass Rod Rest, not included.
| Work Surfaces for Glass Beadmaking, Lampworking and Glassblowers |
List Price | Whole sale | Buy 4 same item | |
| Stainless Steel Work Surface #1624 - 9" x 9.5" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. One edge is bent so you can wrap it over the edge of your work bench. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 9" long rest for your colored glass rods. Made in the USA |
$12 | $10.20 | $8.40 each | |
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Stainless Steel Work Surface #1631 - 9" x 11" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. One edge is bent so you can wrap it over the edge of your work bench. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 9" long rest for your colored glass rods. Made in the USA |
$12 | $10.20 | $8.40 each |
| Stainless Steel Work Surface #1625 - 9" x 11" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. One edge is bent so you can wrap it over the edge of your work bench. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 9" long rest for your colored glass rods. Made in the USA |
$15 | $12.75 | $10.50 each | |
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Stainless Steel Work Surface #1617 - 12" x 13" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. One edge is bent so you can wrap it over the edge of your work bench. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 12" long rest for your colored glass rods. Made in the USA |
$16 | $10.20 | $11.20 each |
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Stainless Steel work surface #1642 - 14" x 18" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. Actually a bit smaller so we can fit it in a standard box. Front edge is bent so it fits nicely over the edge of your work table. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 18" long rest for your colored glass rods. May need to be sent in it's own box. Made in the USA |
$24 | $20.40 | $16.80 each |
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Stainless Steel work surface #1636 - 17" x 18" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. Actually a bit smaller so we can fit it in a standard box. Front edge is bent so it fits nicely over the edge of your work table. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 18" long rest for your colored glass rods. May need to be sent in it's own box. Made in the USA |
$29 | $24.65 | $20.30 each | |
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Stainless Steel work surface #1643 - 17" x 30" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. Actually a bit smaller so we can fit it in a standard box. Front edge is bent so it fits nicely over the edge of your work table. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 30" long rest for your colored glass rods. May need to be sent in it's own box. Made in the USA |
$42 | $35.70 | $29.40 each |
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Stainless Steel work surface #1639 - actually 22.5" x 28.5" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. Front edge is bent so it fits nicely over the edge of your work table. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 28" long rest for your colored glass rods. PLUS if this is shipped, it must go in it's own box plus add a $4 boxing fee. Made in the USA |
$45 | $38.25 | $31.50 each |
| Stainless Steel work surface #1649 - actually 16.5" x 36" flat area, heavy .030" thick metal. Front edge is bent so it fits nicely over the edge of your work table. The far edge is also bent up right so you have a nice 36" long rest for your colored glass rods. PLUS if this is shipped, it must go in it's own box plus add a $4 boxing fee. Made in the USA |
$45 | $38.25 | $31.50 each | |
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Stainless Steel work surface #1641 - with Arm rests and built on rod rest - 20" x 30" flat area - heavy .030" thick material, see picture above - PLUS if this is shipped, it must go in it's own box plus add a $4 boxing fee. Made in the USA |
$65 | $55.25 | $42.25 each |
Accessories pictured not included.
This movable rest is used to support glass rods to keep them up off the workbench for easier grabbing and to keep the glass rods cleaner. The rippled edge holds the rods from moving. These durable stainless steel rests can also be placed inside a bead kiln to support your mandrels.
| Order # |
Description |
Price | Wholesale | Mix 10 | Mix 20 |
| RRT8 | 8" Rod rest - fits inside 9" kilns or on your workbench | $5 | $4.25 | $3.50 | $3 |
| RRT9 | 9" Rod rest - fits inside 10" kilns or on your workbench | $6 | $5.10 | $4.20 | $3.60 |
| RRT17 | 16" Rod rest - fits inside 18" kilns or on your workbench | $11 | $9.35 | $7.70 | $6.60 |
Difference between standard and tall rod rests.
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