Specialized Tools for Flameworkers

Many more useful tools can be found in the general tool section.

Videos for Making Jars

Making Glass Jars

Making Glass Jars 1 by HFP Productions Learn new techniques for pulling latticinos, ribbon latticinos and beautiful color. Learn easily and effotlessly how to properly pull points. Step by step how to make simple jars for great gifts. Sure fire technique to make beautiful rims that come out perfect every time. approx 50 minutes $35 (originally $59) Making Glass Jars 2 by HFP Productions This video continues where volume 1 leaves off. Experience new techniques for making beautiful jars. How to apply dichroic, millis and magnifiers to your art work. Covers more sculpting and forming of the base, body and rim. approx 50 minutes $40 (originally $59)

Bark Stoppers

Tops of the stoppers are actual bark. Looks great on your jars.

Order #	Top Dia	Bottom Dia	Price
4505	1-5/16"	7/8"	$1
4515	1-1/2"	1-1/8"	$1
4516	2"	1-1/2"	$1.80
4517	2-7/16"	2"	$2.25

Carbide Scoring Knife

Used to score and break Glass Rod and Tube

With some practice, you can score (scratch) the outside surface of a glass rod or tube, wet the score (some people use saliva) , which can then be snapped. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Price
CSK	Carbide scoring knife - 4 cutting edges then turn the removeable bit over for 4 new surfaces	$36
CSKRB	Carbide Replacement Blade for CSK	$18
CSP	Carbide scoring pen - one pointed tip - not pictured	$8
1422	Carbide scoring tool - super sharp Micro 100 carbide with super fine finish for long life - 2 scoring surfaces	$15

Graphite Rods

Easy to shape by sanding to make your own specialized tools. Carve a design into the end to make a custom stamp impression tool. Push these round rods in to a glass pipe to make the bowl. Most ends are flat, a couple happen to have a tapered cone pointed end. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Length	Diameter	Price
GR316	Graphite Rod	12" long	3/16" diameter	$1
GR14	Graphite Rod	12" long	1/4" diameter	$1.20
GR38	Graphite Rod	12" long	3/8" diameter	$2.40
GR12	Graphite Rod	12" long	1/2" diameter	$2.60
GR58	Graphite Rod	12" long	5/8" diameter	$3.80
GR34	Graphite Rod	12" long	3/4" diameter	$4
GR1	Graphite Rod	12" long	1" diameter	$6

Octagon Reamer - Carbon

Rotate this tool in the opening of a tube to increase the opening size. The octagon shape allows less friction area when rotating the tool in the opening. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Diameter	Taper Length	Price
8212G	Reamer - Octagon - Carbon	3 to 12 mm	3"	$18
8225G	Reamer - Octagon - Carbon	5 to 25 mm	3"	$18
81025G	Reamer - Octagon - Carbon	10 to 25 mm	3"	$18
83G	Set of the above 3 reamers	set of 3	3"	$48

Order #	Description	Angle	Price
3030	Flaring Tool - with comfort rubber handle	30 degrees	$22
3090	Flaring Tool - with comfort rubber handle	90 degrees	$2

As seen in the Advanced Glass Pipe Making Video

Tube Holders

Two different ways to grab a glass tube. All stainless steel. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Price
4519	Tweezer tube holder 12" long	$11
2558	The Grippie - 7/8" by 9" long	$6

Tweezer Sets

Tweezers have many uses for the flameworker. Use them to set in millifori chips, pull contamination out of the molten glass, hold hot glass, etc. Styles of tips may vary slightly from pictures. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Price
4505	Set of 4 different ends, all 4" long (pictured)	$7.50
4515	Set of 6 different ends, 5" to 7" long (not pictured)	$14.50
4503	Set of 3 same ends, 6", 8" and 12" (pictured)	$11.50
4502	Set of 2 same ends, 6"and 8" (pictured)	$7.50

Reaching Tongs

Reach far into your kiln to put in or remove items. Also great for picking up and working with hot items! Two inch serrated tips, helps grab your item. Locks when closed. All stainless steel.

Order #	Description	Size	Retail
5545	Reaching Tongs.	18" overall	$10

Holding Fingers "Egg Beaters"

Usually used with borosilica (Pyrex) glass. These finger holders will grab hot glass in a variety ofways. One handed adjustable with a screw lock on two of the styles. We are told these finger holders are the best made in the world and as of now we are the exclusive distributor of these. These top quality all brass and stainless steel tools hold your glass while you are working in the flame. Made by HotGlass. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Lock	# fingers	Diameter	Price
HF5S	Finger Holders	No	5	Small	$49
HF420	Finger Holders - perfect for pipes	Yes	6	Medium	$65
HF6L	Finger Holders	Yes	6	1-1/8"	$75

High Temperature Fusing Gloves

These gloves are priced and sold by the pair. Pictured on top are the Mitts. Pictured on bottom are the 23" Gloves. These gloves are great when you want to pick up hot glass or open up your kiln while it is in the fusing process, but you don't want to get burned by the heat coming out. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Size	Retail
48211	Gloves	11"	$52
48214	Gloves	14"	$57
48223	Gloves	23"	$92
48111	Mitt	11"	$39
48114	Mitt	14"	$44

Blow Hose

Includes a brass swivel, hose, mouth piece, sample cork with hole, and 2 tapered rubber necks which fit over glass tubing. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Price
BH	Blow hose	$22
S316	Swivel Only	$16
MP5	Extra mouth pieces - 5 piece pack	$3
EC5	Extra End Cap Neck - 5 piece pack	$3
CORK	Package of assorted sized small corks	$6

Click here to see a chart on what size cork fits in what size tube.

Order #		Cork Size	Price
10404		Pack of 4 corks with hole same size	$1
10405		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$1
10406		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$1
10407		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$1
10408		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$1
10409		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$1
10410		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$1
10411		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2
10412		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2
10413		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2
10414		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2
10415		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2
10416		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2
10417		Pack of 4 corks with hole	$2

Roller Blades

We mounted two precision ball bearings on a all metal base. All of these fixtures is used to support a Pyrex glass tube and rod while rotating the end in the flame. Place an order now.

Order #	Description	Price
15884	Adjustible steel glassblowers yoke. Ideal use for table-based hot glassworking. Supports heavy glass tubes. Also supports blowpipes and pontils for glassworking. Base height: 7". Extends to 14".	$65