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Shaping Tools
for Glass Beadmakers, Glassblowers and Lampworkers
Sundance - Since 1975
Manufacture of Quality Tools
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.
| Order # | Size | Price | Add to Cart |
| P1225G | 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" handle on short side | $14 |
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| P23G | 2" x 3" handle on short side | $14 |
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| P32G | 3" x 2" handle on long side | $14 |
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| P23GH* | 2" x 3" handle on short side with hole | $18 |
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| P34G | 3" x 4" handle on long side | $16 |
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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.
Brian's Multi-Tool
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| Item # | Description | List Price | Intro Price! |
| 2226 | Brian's Multi-Tool | $65 | Buy One Pay $49.00 Each Buy Two Pay $44.10 Each Buy Four Pay $39.20 Each Buy Eight Pay $34.30 Each
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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.
Roller Shaper Number 1 - Used to shape beads as a cylinder. Two different sizes. The flat back side can be used as a paddle.
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| 15709 | RS1 | Roller Shaper #1 | $20 | |
Roller Shaper #2This 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.
Roller Shaper Number 2 (Kindle Shaper) - Pictured twice on the left so you can see both sides of the paddle.
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| 15710 | RS2 | Kindle Shaper #2 | $36 | |
Roller Shaper #3Similar 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".
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| 15711 | RS3 | Roller Shaper #3 | $28 |
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Roller Shaper #4
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.
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 approx 2" x 3" Made in the USA.
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| 15714 | RS4 | Roller Shaper #4 | $49 |
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Dual Shaper ToolHelps 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. 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" Pad.
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| 2228 | Dual Shaper | $49 |
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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. Made from polished carbon graphite. Made in the USA! Lifetime Sundance Warranty.
| Order # | Code | Pad Size | Description | Add to Cart | |
| 2310 | Bead and Marble Mold | 2.5"X3" | 3 Holes 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" | $35 |
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| 2311 | Bead and Marble Mold | 2.5"X4" | 3 Holes 7/8", 1", 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
Shaping Paddles
These hand held paddles are used to shape molten glass. Extra long handles are rubber coated for comfort and have shaped edges to better shape your molten glass. Available in graphite or brass. Graphite is the preferred because it is lighter and can be re-sanded. Where the brass is a more durable material and it is easier to keep the chiseled edge intact. Remember, do not put this or any tool directly into the flame, work and shape your glass out of the flame.
The Wedgie - The forward edge is tapered to a sharp chiseled point. This allows you to cut into the molten glass to make a groove. A typical use for this is to make a melon shaped bead.
The Basic Shaper - Chiseled edge plus one side edge is rounded for additional shaping.
Available in graphite or brass.
Super Shaper - Sometimes called the Stump Shaper. Similar to the Basic Shaper but with additional ground shapes. Available in graphite or brass.
These hand held paddles are used to shape molten glass. Extra long handles are rubber coated for comfort and have shaped edges to better shape your molten glass. Available in graphite or brass. Graphite is the preferred because it is lighter and can be re-sanded. Where the brass is a more durable material and it is easier to keep the chiseled edge intact. Remember, do not put this or any tool directly into the flame, work and shape your glass out of the flame.
The Wedgie - The forward edge is tapered to a sharp chiseled point. This allows you to cut into the molten glass to make a groove. A typical use for this is to make a melon shaped bead.
The Basic Shaper - Chiseled edge plus one side edge is rounded for additional shaping.
Available in graphite or brass.
Super Shaper - Sometimes called the Stump Shaper. Similar to the Basic Shaper but with additional ground shapes. Available in graphite or brass.
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2223 | Graphite | The Wedgie 2" x 2-1/2" | $20 |
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| 2227 | Brass | The Wedgie 2" x 2-1/2" | $30 |
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2224 | Graphite | The Basic Shaper 2" x 2-1/2" | $30 |
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2221 | Graphite | Super Shaper 2" x 2-1/2" Volume Discounts Buy One Pay $40 Each Buy Two Pay $36Each Buy Four Pay $32 Each Buy Eight Pay $28 Each |
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2230 | Brass | Super Shaper 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" Made in China |
$32 |
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2231 | Brass | Super Shaper 2" x 2-1/2" Made in China |
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2222 | Brass |
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$50 |
Sizes are approximate.
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 | List Price | Our Price |
| G24M | Metal grooved marvering pad 2" x 4" | $14 | Buy One Pay $8.95 Each Buy Two Pay $8.06 Each Buy Four Pay $7.16 Each Buy Eight Pay $6.27Each
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| G24P | Metal grooved marvering paddle 2" x 4" | $24 | Buy One Pay
$16.95 Each Buy Two Pay $15.26 Each Buy Four Pay $13.56 Each Buy Eight Pay $11.87 Each
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Shaping Tool Sets
Sets of stainless steel shaping tools. Press the ends into the hot glass to shape or make impressions. Use the sharp ends to rake or feather your glass. Sharpen some ends to make even more sharp knife sharp impressions. These can also be used as a mini spatula set to move small amounts of powders and frits. Also great for carving wax for glass casting, with the wax burn out method. And a great set of tools for Pate de Verre work. Can also be used for PMC and Art Clay Silver. Approximately 6" long.
| Order # | Description | Price | Add to Cart |
| 1676 | Set of 4 | $8.50 |
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| 1675 | Set of 7 | $15 |
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| 1678 | Set of 12 | $22 |
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Sculpting ToolCLICK HERE to see the book that describes how to use this tool.
| Order # | Description | Price | Add to Cart |
| 5001 | The Sharon Sculpting Tool | $7 |
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| 5000 | Book - shows you how to use this tool - "Wild And Wonderful World Of Sharon Peters And Her Silly Sculptural Shapes" | $15 |
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Core Vessel and Napkin Wrapper
Core Vessel - LEFT - Makes Core vessels as described in Richard Prevost's video "Glass Core Vessels" (not out of publication). 1" diameter 2" long sliced in half with handle.
Napkin Wrapper - RIGHT - Wrap a band of hot glass around this 1" round graphite rod to make a quick and simple napkin ring. Make your own customized tool by carving and sanding the end of the rod. Graphite is 2" long and 1" in diameter.
| Order # | Description | Price | Add to Cart |
| 60 | Core Vessel Mandrel 1" diameter, 2" long | $16 |
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| 65 | Napkin Wrapper 1" diameter, 2" long | $12 |
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Deluxe Raised Marvering Pad
The large 4" x 5" graphite pad sits almost 3" high on a heavy steel base. Placed on your work table, the the graphite's elevation off the table makes for easy marvering and pickup with plenty of clearance between the worktable for your hand. We purposely used a heavy 4 pound steel base to make the pad very stable on the worktable for aggressive marvering using the top, edge and corners of the marvering pad. The textured metal marver mounted on the side adds even more marvering options
#94525 - $69
Graphite Marvering Pads
Place
on top of your work bench. Use to marver, sprinkle frit, enamel,
gold leaf, etc and roll your bead across it. Pads can be easily
cut with any saw or sanded with sandpaper. All graphite needs
to be occasionally resurfaced with a 600 grit sandpaper. One
side sanded. Thickness is under 1/2" except where noted.
The Steel Plate has a factory Finish, not sanded.Below pads are sanded smooth one side.
| # | Description | Size | Price | Add to Cart |
| G24 | Graphite Pad | 2" x 4" | $12 |
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| G34 | Graphite Pad | 3" x 4" | $14 |
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| G45 | Graphite Pad | 4" x 5" | $16 |
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| G55 | Graphite Pad | 5" x 5" | $18 |
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| G77 | Graphite Pad | 7" x 7" | $26 |
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| G88 | Graphite Pad | 8" x 8"- thick over 1/2" | $39 |
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| G10 | Graphite Pad | 10"x 10"- thick over 5/8" | $59 |
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| G12 | Graphite Pad | 12"x 12"- thick over 5/8" | $79 |
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