Tools for Flameworkers

Sundance - Original manufacturer of tools.

Since 1975

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Tungsten Rods

Tungsten rods : high temperature metal for manipulating glass by dragging, raking, feathering, or swirling the molten glass. Tungsten is an amazing high temperature metal, which unlike stainless steel, is less likely to melt or burn up in the flame and is less likely to stick to the glass. An ideal metal to manipulate glass by dragging, raking, feathering, or swirling the surface of the glass. Can be used to make air bubbles, poke out unwanted air bubbles or poke holes through the glass. Available as a straight sharpened rod or with the end bent for easier raking. Tungsten metal rod is 4-1/2" long These probes are now mounted in a wooden handle. Place an order now.

Order # Diameter
Tip
Price

22016W 1/16" Straight and Pointed - 4-1/2" $10

22332W 3/32" Straight and Pointed - 4-1/2" $10

22018W 1/8" Straight and Pointed - 4-1/2" $10

22333W 3/32" Bent end for Raking - 4-1/2" $16

Pin vice on wooden handle for tungsten probes, bead mandrels, drill bits, mini files, or other rods. Pin Vice mounted on a wooden handle. For Tungsten Probes, mandrels, diamond dressing bits, drill bits, mini files or anything rod. These sturdy tool will hold up when using high temperature tungsten techniques. These are just the handles. See below if you want to use them with tungsten probes. Or buy the above ones if you want tungsten already mounted in a wooden handle.

Order #
Pin Vice on Wooden Handle
Price

22003 Pin Vice Tool Only - holds 1/16" rod $4

22004 Pin Vice Tool Only - holds 3/32" rod $4

22001 Heavy duty Pin Vice - 1/16" up to 1/8" $16

Pin vice on wooden handle for tungsten probes, bead mandrels, drill bits, mini files, or other rods.

Replacement Tungsten Metal Probes - Just the sharpened metal probe - no handle

Order # Diameter
Oneend pointed
Price

22016 1/16" Straight and one end pointed - 3"
$7

22332 3/32" Straight and one end pointed - 3"
$8

22018 1/8" Straight and one end pointed - 3"
$9

22333 3/32" Bent end for Raking - 3"
$9

Order #	Diameter	*Two*ends pointed	*Price*
220162	1/16"	Straight and two ends pointed - 3"	$9
223322	3/32"	Straight and two ends pointed - 3"	$10
220182	1/8"	Straight and two ends pointed - 3"	$11

Why two ends pointed? - if one end gets damaged or dull - turn it around in the pin vice for a new end. Works only where the tungsten can be removed from handle like pin vices.

Steel Rake

Handy all stainless steel tool. One side is a pick (or probe) the other is a rake. An ideal tool to manipulate by dragging, raking, feathering, or swirling the surface of the glass. Can be used to make air bubbles or poke holes through the glass.

Order #	Description	*Price*
15614	Stainless Steel Rake - Probe	$5

Shaping Tool Set

Stainless steel shaping tools for shaping hot glass or carving wax.

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. Also great for PMC and Art Clay Silver. Each about 6" long. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	*Price*
1676	Set of 4	$8
1675	Set of 7	$14
1678	Set of 12	$21

Rod Cutter

Easily cut thin to 1/2" thick glass rods with these cutters. 7-1/2" long with vinyl coated handles. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	*Price*
728	Carbide tipped rod cutter	$18
729	Rod cutter with two round cutting wheels	$22

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 have grainy, not sanded, pads and weak handles. Ours are fine sanded on the good fine grain material with strong handles. Place an order now.

Order #	Size	*Price*
P1225G	1-1/2" x 2-1/2" handle on short side	$13
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

Graphite marvering paddle with a hole in the corner to help hold steady the hot end of the mandrel.

*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.

Micro Graphite Tools

5 piece graphite tool set with wooden handles for shaping molten glass in making glass sculptures: beads, pipes, animals, figures, and more!

Five Piece Graphite Tool set with wooden handles. Place an order now. includes:

3 Paddles
- Rectangle: 1" x 4" x 1/4"
- Rectangle: 1-1/2" x 1-3/4"x 1/4"
- Triangle: 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1/4"
2 Rods:
- 1/4" diameter x 4" *
- 1/4" diameter x 4" *

Order # Description Price

1574 Micro Graphite Tool Set $50

*Diameter may vary. Remember, graphite is fragile and care should be taken not to put to much pressure on the graphite rods where they will break.

Shaping Paddles

These hand held paddles are used to shape molten glass. The extra long handles are rubber coated for comfort. These special paddles have shaped edges which allows you to better shape your molten glass. Available in graphite or brass. Graphite is the preferred material for this tool and is larger but lighter than the brass. The sharp graphite edge is very brittle and can chip but can be resanded. The brass is still an excellent tool. Remember, do not put this or any tool directly into the flame, work and shape your glass out of the flame.

The Basic Shaper and The Wedgie are graphite hand held paddles for shaping molten glass.

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 - Chisel edge plus one side edge is rounded for additional shaping. Available in graphite or brass. Graphite is the desired material but the sharp edge is brittle and can chip. It can be resanded to a sharp point with sandpaper. Where the brass is a more durable material and it is easier to keep the chisled edge intact.

Super Shaper - Sometimes called the Stump Shaper after Loren Stump. It is similar to the above Basic Shaper but with additional ground shapes. Available in graphite or brass. Graphite is the desired material but the sharp edge is brittle and can chip. It can be resanded to a sharp point with sandpaper. Where the brass is a more durable material and it is easier to keep the chisled edge intact. Place an order now.

Order #	Material	Size	*Price*
2223	Graphite	The Wedgie 2" x 2-1/2"	$20
2227	Brass	The Wedgie 2" x 2-1/2"	$30
2224	Graphite	The Basic Shaper 2" x 2-1/2"	$30
2221	Graphite	Super Shaper 2" x 2-1/2"	$40
2222	Brass	Super Shaper 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"	$50

Sizes are aproximate.

Sculpting Tool

CLICK HERE to see the book that describes how to use this tool.

Order #	Description	*Price*
5001	The Sharon Sculpting Tool	$7
5000	Book - shows yopu how to use this tool - "Wild And Wonderful World Of Sharon Peters And Her Silly Sculptural Shapes"	$15

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. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	*Price*
60	Core Vessel Mandrel 1" diameter, 2"long	$16
65	Napkin Wrapper 1" diameter, 2" long	$12

Graphite / Steel Marvering Pads graphite or steel marvering pads for many uses including rolling your molten bead across accessories placed on it like frit, enamel, gold leaf, silver, goldstone, etc..

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. Place an order now.

#	Description	Size	*Price*
G24	Flat Graphite Pad	2" x 4"	$9
G34	Flat Graphite Pad	3" x 4"	$11
G45	Flat Graphite Pad	4" x 5"	$13
G55	Flat Graphite Pad	5" x 5"	$15
G77	Flat Graphite Pad	7" x 7"	$22
G88	Flat Graphite Pad	8" x 8" - thick - over 1/2"	$32
G10	Flat Graphite Pad	10"x 10" - thick over 5/8"	$34
G12	Flat Graphite Pad	12"x 12" - thick over 5/8"	$49
612	Flat Steel Pad	6 " x 12" 3/8" thick	$25
GScrap	Scrap and Remnants	all pieces over 2 cu in	$6/lb

Our thick slab Carbon Graphite Marvering Pads - Sanded one side

Warming Tray
Warming Tray with raised edge to keep glass from rolling off. Preheat your glass pieces with the warming tray.

Custom graphite pre-warming tray sits in your kiln and is used to prewarm glass pieces that you want to incorporate into your flameworked piece. Prevents piece from thermal shocking. The raised edge helps keep glass pieces from rolling off. Click here to see this tool in action. Made by HotGlass.

Order #	Description	*Price*
2612	Warming Tray 2" by 6" plus full length handle	$32

Paperweight Mold

Custom designed graphite tool has several shapes carved into the surface to make impressions in a molten piece. Awesome for paperweights and marbles! Fill shapes in with frit or millis to incorporate a beautiful design into your pieces. Has a rubber cushon handle for a comfortable grip.
Click here to see a picture of mold with frit and millis.

Order #	Description	Size	*Price*
1699	Paperweight Mold	3" x 4"	$79

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. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	*Price*
G24M	Metal grooved marvering pad 2" x 4"	$5.95

Glass Shears

Tool used to cut glass when it is molten. Cut excess glass off the lip of a vessel, or when removing glass from a crucible kiln, cut the trailing edge of the dripping molten glass with these shears. You have more control with the small shears because your hand is closer to the blades but might be two close to the molten glass for comfort. Depends on what you are doing with the shear. Why not get all sizes. The Gold colored handle pair is not only pretty but the blades are better machined and have a smoother action.

Order #	Description	*Price*
2664	Glass Shears - 4" overall - 1-1/4" blade	$2.50
2666	Glass Shears - 6" overall - 2-1/2" blade	$3.50
2667	Glass Shears - 7-3/4" overall - 3" blade	$4.50
2677	Glass Shears - 7-3/4" overall - 3" blade - Gold Handles	$6.50

MilliPress- Another great invention by Sundance. Easily make a 5 pointed star in your glass by pressing a ball of molten glass (with a glass handle) into this tool. Add layers of color and press again. A fun tool to easily make murrini. Stainless steel rods mounted in a brass base. 4" tall. Place an order now.