Tools for Flameworkers
Sundance - Original Manufacturer of Tools.Since 1975.
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Shaping Tools, Stump Shapers, Tungsten Picks, Graphite and Carbon Pads and Paddles.
Tungsten Rods with Handle
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. 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.
Our
Thickest 5/16" Tungsten Pick #22516WPin 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 |
$8![]() |
| 81497 | Set of 3 |
$14![]() |
Pin Vices with Handle
Pin Vice mounted on a wooden handle. For Tungsten Probes, mandrels,
diamond dressing bits, drill bits, mini files or anything rod.
These sturdy tools will hold up when using high temperature tungsten techniques.
These are just the handles. Probes listed below.
Or purchase probes with handles, listed above.| 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 Temp out of stock |
| 22001 | Heavy duty Pin Vice - 1/16" up to 1/8" | $16![]() |
Tungsten Rods
Replacement Tungsten Metal Probes - Just the sharpened metal probe - no handle| 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. A tungsten pick and rake listed above is a better material.
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.
Wheel style cutters have round cutting wheels that can be turned as they get dull. The advantage of this over the green handled ones is that it cuts a cleaner cut which doesn't really matter unless you are cutting murrini chips. A must if you will be cutting murrini chips.
Green handled cutters are carbide tipped. 7-1/2" long. Advantage of this over the wheeled cutter is that it is 'quicker" to use, grab and cut without much aiming between the cutting blades.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 728 | Carbide tipped rod cutter | Buy One Pay $18 Each Buy Two Pay $16.20 Each Buy Four Pay $14.40 Each Buy Eight Pay $12.60 Each Qty:
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| 729 | Rod cutter with two round cutting wheels | Buy One Pay $22 Each Buy Two Pay $19.80 Each Buy Four Pay $17.60 Each Buy Eight Pay $15.40 Each Qty:
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Paddles
These hand held paddles are used to shape molten glass. The extra longhandles 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.
Careful - Some other suppliers out there are selling paddles that have grainy,
unsanded pads and weak handles. Our paddle, that we manufacture, are fine sanded and made with a higher quality graphite. We also test our handles
to be sure they are strong.
*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.
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.
Sizes are approximate.
Sculpting ToolCLICK HERE to see the book that describes how to use this tool.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 5001 | The Sharon Sculpting Tool | $7![]() |
| 5000 | Book - shows you 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.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 60 | Core Vessel Mandrel 1" diameter, 2"long | $16![]() |
| 65 | Napkin Wrapper 1" diameter, 2" long | $12![]() |
Deluxe Raised Marvering Pad
The large 4" x 5" graphite pad sits almost 3" high on a heavy steel base. 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.Place an order now.
Below pads are Flat both sides and
sanded smooth one side.
| # | Description | Size | Price | |
| 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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7405 | Stainless
Steel Pad Click Here for Details |
4" x 6" | $14![]() |
| G55 | Graphite Pad | 5" x 5" | $18![]() |
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| G66 | Graphite Pad | 6" x 6" | $22
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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![]() |
Warming Tray
We created this custom graphite tray to sit in your kiln and use to pre-warm 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.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 2612 | Warming Tray 2" by 6" plus full length handle | $32 |
Paperweight Mold
We designed this graphite tool
with 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 cushion 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 | 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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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 | Buy One Pay $2.50 Each Buy Two Pay $2.25 Each Buy Four Pay $2.00Each Buy Eight Pay $1.75 Each Qty:
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| 2666 | Glass Shears - 6" overall - 2-1/2" blade | Buy One Pay $3.50 Each Buy Two Pay $3.15 Each Buy Four Pay $2.80Each Buy Eight Pay $2.45 Each Qty:
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| 2667 | Glass Shears - 7-3/4" overall - 3" blade | Buy One Pay $4.50 Each Buy Two Pay $4.05 Each Buy Four Pay $3.60Each Buy Eight Pay $3.15 Each Qty:
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| 2676 | Glass Shears - 6" overall - 2-1/4" blade - Gold Handles | Buy One Pay $5.95 Each Buy Two Pay $5.36 Each Buy Four Pay $4.76Each Buy Eight Pay $4.17 Each Qty:
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| 2677 | Glass Shears - 7-3/4" overall - 3" blade - Gold Handles | Buy One Pay $6.95 Each Buy Two Pay $6.26 Each Buy Four Pay $5.56Each Buy Eight Pay $4.87 Each Qty:
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MilliPress
Another of our great inventions.
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.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| Millipress5 | MilliPress | $42![]() |
Bracelet and Ring Mandrels


Do not put the metal mandrel molds into flame.
Wrap your hot glass around the cold mandrels than remove quickly.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 1604 | Ring Mandrel / Finger Mandrel - 12" long | $22![]() |
| 1605 | Bracelet mandrel round 2-3/4" tapers to 1-1/2" - 12" long | $24![]() |
| 1606 | Bracelet mandrel oval 2-1/8" by 2-1/2" oval tapers to 1-1/2" by 1-1/4" oval- 12" long |
$24![]() |
| 1609 | Bracelet mandrel oval - 15 inches long 3 inches tapers to 1 ½ | $36![]() |

Cooling Your Glass
There are three ways to help cool your glass slowly to help prevent thermal shocking or breaking.
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| 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 | 1/3 of a cubic foot about an 8"x8"x8" | . | $4![]() |
Frit Bowl
Great little stainless steel bowl! Keep all your frit in one place. Easily roll the end of a molten glass rod in the lip for a nice even coating of frit without spreading it across your work space.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 6111 | Frit Bowl | Buy One Pay
$8.00 Each Buy Two Pay $7.20 Each Buy Four Pay $6.40 Each Buy Eight Pay $5.60 Each
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Optic Molds
Mini-optic
molds designed for the lampworker! Makes a basic shape for the overlaying
murrini. Actual miniatures of the large cast aluminum optic molds used by
offhand blowers.
Very easy to use. Simply shove your molten glass on a punty into this
mold, to create desired shape.
2" by 2" overall size| Order # | Description | Price |
| 1582B3 | Straight Star | $95![]() |
| 1582B8 | 12 Point Star | $95![]() |
| 1582B10 | Rounded Star | $95![]() |
| 1582B12 | 7 Petal Flower | $95![]() |
Plastic Stacking Bead Boxes
Great storage for beads, powders and frits, small parts, jewelry findings...etc.... Stacking
and locking or use individual.Available in 3 sizes. All Sold by the Package.
| Order # | Diameter | Pieces per Package | Price |
| 7742 | 2" | 8 | $2.40![]() |
| 7743 | 2-1/2" | 6 |
$2.40 Temp Out of Stock |
| 7744 | 2-3/4" | 4 | $2.40![]() |
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