Listed here are tools used to shape and form hot glass. Paddles to manipulate hot glass against to shape it (marver), molds to work hot glass into to give it a specific shape, and shaping tools that are pressed into hot glass to put in shape and detail.

Graphite Paddles
  9 Sizes, from $14.00 to $36.00

		Measurements are width by length. Smooth, high quality graphite with no metal on the face. The durable handle is heat resistant.
		Learn More Select ItemGraphite Paddle - 1" X 4" $14.00Graphite Paddle - 1½" X 1½" $14.00Graphite Paddle - 1½" X 2½" $14.00Graphite Paddle - 2" X 2" $14.00Graphite Paddle - 2" X 3" $16.00Graphite Paddle - 2" X 4" $18.00Graphite Paddle - 3" X 3" $19.00Graphite Paddle - 3" X 5" $26.00Graphite Paddle - 4" X 6" $36.00

Smircich-Henley Graphite Paddle
  $25.00

		This 2" X 4" graphite paddle incorporates the Smircich Tail Stock Holder into its design.
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Graphite Marvering Pads
  2 Thickness', 6 sizes, from $22.50 to $189.00. Plus Special Order sizes.

Smooth graphite pad for marvering.

Learn More Select ItemGraphite Marvering Pad - ¼" X 5" X 5" $22.50Graphite Marvering Pad - ¼" 5½" X 5½" $22.50Graphite Marvering Pad - ¼" 6" X 6" $25.00Graphite Marvering Pad - ¼" 6" X 12" $44.00Graphite Marvering Pad - ¼" 12" X 12" $90.00Graphite Marvering Pad - ¼" 12" X 24" $160.00Graphite Marvering Pad - 3/8" 6" X 6" $25.00Graphite Marvering Pad - 3/8" 6" X 12" $50.00Graphite Marvering Pad - 3/8" 12" X 12" $98.00Graphite Marvering Pad - 3/8" 12" X 24" $189.00

Platform Marver™
  $45.00

	The large 6" x 6" graphite pad sits 5.25" high on a stainless steel stand. Place it on your workbench, to the side of your torch or just below your flame.
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Stump Shapers
  2 Graphite, 3 Brass, from $28.00 to $50.00

		For sculpting glass and regular marvering. From left to right: Short and Long Graphite, High Quality, Small Economy and Large Economy Brass.
		Learn More Select ItemStump Shaper - 2" X 2½" Graphite $28.00Stump Shaper - 2" X 4" Graphite $32.00Stump Shaper - 1½" X 2" High Quality Brass $50.00Stump Shaper - 1-1/8" X 2-1/8" Small Brass $35.00Stump Shaper - 1¾" X 2¼" Large Brass $35.00

Guarino Groovy Tool
  2 sizes, from $35.00 to $40.00

	A modified Graphite Stump Shaper for sculpting glass, regular marvering and applying leaf and foil.
	Learn More Select ItemGuarino Groovy Tool - 2" X 2½" $35.00Guarino Groovy Tool - 2" X 4" $40.00

Mikie Shaper
  $25.00

	Originally designed for making core vessels, the Mikie shaper has come to be an excellent general purpose shaping tool.
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Mini Graphite Shaping Tools
  12 styles, from $13.00 to $20.00

Mini graphite shaping tools in a variety of shapes to perform all kinds of glass manipulations.

Learn More Select ItemMini Graphite Tool - Square: 1" X 1" $13.00Mini Graphite Tool - Mini Stump Shaper: 1¼" X 1½" $20.00Mini Graphite Tool - Rectangle: 3/8" X 2 $14.00Mini Graphite Tool - Rec w/Chisel End: 3/8" X 2 $14.00Mini Graphite Tool - Rec w/Chisel End: ½" X 2" $14.00Mini Graphite Tool - Sm Cone: ½" Dia Base X 1½" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Lg Cone: ¾" Dia Base X 2" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Sm Arrowhead: ½" Base X 1" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Lg Arrowhead: 1" Base X 1¼" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Cyl w/Cone End: ¼" Dia X 2" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Cyl w/Cone End: 3/8" Dia X 2" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Cyl w/Bullet End: 3/8" Dia X 2" $15.00Mini Graphite Tool - Cyl w/Flat Side & Chisel End: 3/8" Dia X 2" $16.00

Stainless Steel Marvering Pad
  $7.00

	Heavy gauge stainless steel makes a great alternative to graphite.
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Aluminum Shaping Marver
  $8.50

	One of the most popular lampworking tools of all time. Roll your hot glass across the fins to easily create a grooved pattern. The other side is flat and is used as a smooth marvering surface.
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Holy Roller
  $6.50

	Perforated stainless steel creates a hobnail pattern.
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Dinah Masher
  $35.00

	Graphite mashing press.
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Kevin O'Grady Bracelet Marver
  $45.00

	Graphite bracelet mashing press.
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Oval Bracelet Mandrel
  2 models, from $36.00 to $65.00

	Used to make glass bracelets.
	Learn More Select ItemOval Bracelet Mandrel $36.00Oval Bracelet Mandrel With Base $65.00

Ring Mandrel
  $22.00

	This solid steel Ring Mandrel is ideal for making glass rings since it has no grooves or markings. Working area is 9" long for ring sizes 1 to 15.
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Spinning Top Mold
  2 sizes, $35.00 and $40.00

		Easily create 1" or 1½" diameter spinning tops.
		Learn More Select ItemSpinning Top Mold - 1" Diameter $35.00Spinning Top Mold - 1½" Diamete $40.00

Cylinder Speed Shaper™
  $65.00

	See how it works Windows Media 8.9 MB QuickTime  10.4 MB	The new Cylinder Speed Shaper is one of the most innovative lampworking tools to have been developed in years. Now you can quickly and expertly shape cylinder beads on both the cylinder side and at the end—all in one, smooth motion.
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Baroque Shaper
  $30.00

			Graphite mold has two sizes of Ogee profiles to make beads with a baroque look.
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Osibin Former
  4 sizes with two shapes each, from $30.00 to $45.00

		Graphite shaping tool for making goddess, fish and bug bodies as well as amphora vessel shapes and ovals.
		Learn More Select ItemOsibin Former - Small $30.00Osibin Former - Medium $35.00Osibin Former - Large $40.00Osibin Former - X-Large $45.00

Osibin Curve Shaper
  $40.00

	The graphite Osibin Curve Shaper has a large curve area for quickly making curvy specialty shapes.
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Osibin Sphere, Oblate and Disc Former
  $50.00

	A graphite tool for making spherical shaped beads from low profile oval to oblate, disk shaped.
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Osibin Lentil Shaper
  $35.00

	Graphite shaping tool for making lentil bean shaped beads.
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Kim Cylinder, Cone and Vessel Shaper
  $35.00

	One of the most versatile graphite glass shaping tools. Used for shaping bi-cones, cones and vessel shapes.
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Button and Knob Molds
  3 to choose from, from $30.00 to $40.00

	A graphite paddle with round shapes of different diameters and profiles for forming buttons and knobs. From the top, left to right: Standard; Special; All-in-One. Front and back side of each pictured.
	Learn More Select ItemButton and Knob Mold - Standard $30.00Button and Knob Mold - Special $30.00Button and Knob Mold - All-in-One $40.00

Smircich Button Masher
  $30.00

	Jim Smircich design uses offset jaws to form buttons.
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Bead and Marble Molds
  4 to choose from, from $30.00 to $45.00

		Graphite molds for shaping beads and marbles. From left to right:  Both sides of the 6-in-One Bead and Marble Mold; Both sides of the 3/8" with 1/2", 5/8" with 3/4" and 7/8" with 1" Bead and Marble Molds.
		Learn More Select ItemBead and Marble Mold - 6-in-One $45.00Bead and Marble Mold - 3/8" with 1/2" $30.00Bead and Marble Mold - 5/8" with 3/4" $30.00Bead and Marble Mold - 7/8" with 1" $35.00

Marble Molds
  10 to choose from, from $28.00 to $100.00

			Graphite molds for shaping marbles From left to right: Both sides of the 6-in-One Marble Mold; 1¼", 1½", 1¾" and 2" Marble Molds; 4-in-One Marble Mold.
			Learn More Select ItemMarble Mold - 6-in-One $40.00Marble Mold - 4-in-One $100.00Marble Mold - 1¼" $28.00Marble Mold - 1½" $30.00Marble Mold - 1¾" $35.00Marble Mold - 2" $35.00Marble Mold - 2½" $75.00Marble Mold - 3" $90.00Marble Mold - 3½" $95.00Marble Mold - 4" $100.00

Gunnar Manipulators
  6 to choose from, from $10.95 to $14.95

	Classic hot glass shaping tools are made of stainless steel for years of service. Two different styles, each come in 3 diameters, 8" long. One style has a sharp point at one end and a bullet point at the other. The other style has a straight chisel end and a rounded chisel end.
	Learn More Select Item5/32'' Gunnar Manipulator Point/Bullet $10.955/32'' Gunnar Manipulator Straight Chisel/Rounded Chisel $10.953/16'' Gunnar Manipulator Point/Bullet $12.503/16'' Gunnar Manipulator Straight Chisel/Rounded Chisel $12.501/4'' Gunnar Manipulator Point/Bullet $14.951/4'' Gunnar Manipulator Straight Chisel/Rounded Chisel $14.95

Carbon Rods
  10 sizes, from $1.25 to $8.00

	Quality, made in America, carbon rods for reaming, shaping, poking, holding, marvering and more.
	Learn More Select ItemCarbon Rod - 1/8" $1.75Carbon Rod - 5/32" $1.25Carbon Rod - 3/16" $2.00Carbon Rod - 1/4" $2.00Carbon Rod - 5/16" $2.00Carbon Rod - 3/8" $2.75Carbon Rod - 1/2" $3.50Carbon Rod - 5/8" $4.50Carbon Rod - 3/4" $6.50Carbon Rod - 1" $8.00

Graphite Remnants
  $8.50 per pound

	Small random sizes of graphite that you can carve with simple hobby tools or sand into shape.
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Graphite Reamers
  3 sizes, from $25.00 to $40.00

	Tapered octagon graphite used to expand holes in the side or end of tubing.
	Learn More Select ItemGraphite Reamer - 2 to 14 mm Taper, 5" Long $25.00Graphite Reamer - 5 to 20 mm Taper, 6" Long $33.00Graphite Reamer - 10 to 25 mm Taper, 6" Long 40.00

Flower & Stem Tweezers
  $8.95

		Flower & Stem Tweezers are ideal for making flowers and stems by manipulating the glass on the bead surface.
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Shaping Tool
  $7.50

	Multi profile stainless steel tool for shaping glass.
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Knife Edge Shaping Tool
  $6.50

	Thin flat stainless steel blade with various sharp profiles around it edges is used to shape glass.
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Flaring Tool
  $5.50

	Stainless steel triangular shape for flaring holes and shaping hot glass.
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Single Edge Razor Tool
  $5.00

	A single edge razor blade for making very thin impressions in hot glass.
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Sharon Shaper - Utility Blade Tool
  $5.00

	A utility knife blade for making thin impressions in hot glass and simple shaping.
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Tilker Shaper - Utility Blade Tool
  $14.95

	A sturdy upgrade from the Sharon Shaper. The Tilker Shaper blade is securely held in with 2 screws. And for a limited time, we are using titanium for the handle! We also added a convenient frit scoop at the back end.
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4 Piece Spatula Set
  $9.00

	Dental style tools, with differently shaped and larger ends, are used to manipulate molten glass or to carve wax or clay.
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4 Piece Sculpting Set
  $9.00

	Similar to dentists tools. Used to manipulate molten glass or to carve wax or clay.
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10 Piece Sculpting Set
  $18.00

	An assortment of dental style tools with mostly larger ends that the other Sculpting sets. Used to manipulate molten glass or to carve wax or clay.
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12 Piece Sculpting Set
  $18.00

	An assortment of dental style tools with smaller ends. Used to manipulate molten glass or to carve wax or clay.
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Jewelry Pliers
  9 to chose from, from $5.00 to $8.50

	Affordable jewelry pliers also work fantastically for manipulating molten glass. The Round/Concave pliers are especially good for forming dimensional fish fins, flower pedals, flower leaves and ruffles.
	Learn More Select ItemJewelry Pliers - Round Nose $5.00Jewelry Pliers - Flat Nose $5.00Jewelry Pliers - Chain Nose $5.00Jewelry Pliers - Bent Chain (Long) Nose $5.00Jewelry Pliers - Needle Nose $5.00Jewelry Pliers - Side Cutter $5.00Jewelry Pliers - End Cutter $5.00Jewelry Pliers - Round/Flat Nose $8.50Jewelry Pliers - Round/Concave Nose $8.50

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