Listed here are several types and sizes of mandrels for forming beads on, pin vice options used to hold them, and tubes that can be used as mandrels or for blowing.
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Cabochon Mandrels - Round
  9 diameters, $8.95 each

All 9 diameters are available with 9" or 12" length handles. Pictured are 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1".	Our round Cabochon Mandrels come in 9 diameters, from ½" to 1", by 1/16" increments. They feature a thicker 5/32" handle for more a comfortable grip and your choice of a 9" (23cm) or 12" (30cm) length.
	Learn More 9" length Select Item>> 9" Length Round Cabochon Mandrel1/2" (12.7 mm) $8.959/16" (14.3 mm) $8.955/8" (15.9 mm) $8.9511/16" (17.5 mm) $8.953/4" (19 mm) $8.9513/16" (20.6 mm) $8.957/8" (22.2 mm) $8.9515/16" (13.8 mm) $8.951" (25.4 mm) $8.95 12" length Select Item>> 12" Length Round Cabochon MandrelSALE - 1/2" (12.7 mm) $5.95SALE - 9/16" (14.3 mm) $5.95SALE - 5/8" (15.9 mm) $5.95SALE - 11/16" (17.5 mm) $5.95SALE - 3/4" (19 mm) $5.95SALE - 13/16" (20.6 mm) $5.95SALE - 7/8" (22.2 mm) $5.95SALE - 15/16" (13.8 mm) $5.95SALE - 1" (25.4 mm) $5.95

Thimble Mandrels
  2 sizes, $12.50 each

		These Thimble Mandrels make real functional glass thimbles of the same sizes usually found in the sewing notions department. Thimbles are very popular as collector items. The mandrel is sized to allow for mandrel release. Thimble by Cynthia Tilker.
		Learn More Select ItemThimble Mandrel - Medium $12.50Thimble Mandrel - Large $12.50

Elena Tucker Bobbin Mandrel
  $12.00

	The Elena Tucker Bobbin Mandrel is the perfect tool for securely holding metal bobbins without the need of mandrel release.
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Leah Fairbanks Vessel Mandrel
  $20.00

	The Leah Fairbanks Vessel Mandrel has a soft curve to its profile to make vessel shapes with the perfect profile. Leah on Facebook.
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Hollow Bead Mandrels
Puffy Mandrels
  5 diameters, from $8.00 to $45.00

		Now you can make hollow beads much easier than the old fashioned way, using these stainless steel tube mandrels with a small blow hole on their side. PDF instructions for using the Puffy Mandrel, by Jeri Warhaftig.
		Learn More Select Item3/32'' Puffy Mandrels - 1 Mandrel $8.003/32'' Puffy Mandrels - 2 Pack $15.003/32'' Puffy Mandrels - 5 Pack $35.001/8'' Puffiy Mandrels - 1 Mandrel $9.001/8'' Puffiy Mandrels - 2 Pack $17.001/8'' Puffiy Mandrels - 5 Pack $40.003/32'' & 1/8'' Puffy Mandrels - 3+3 Pack $45.005/32'' X 12'' Hollow Bead Mandrel $16.003/16'' X 12'' Hollow Bead Mandrel $18.001/4'' X 12'' Hollow Bead Mandrel $18.00

Bead Mandrels With Brass Sheath
  $9.50 per dozen

	9" Length. 1/16" mandrel with a 3/32" brass sheath.
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Bead Mandrels
  2 lengths, 8 diameters, 2 Variety Packs, from $5.00 to $13.00

	Stainless steel rods used to make beads on. Click on "Learn More" to see the list of selected sizes in the Variety Packs.
	Learn More 9" Length Select ItemBead Mandrels - .035'' X 9'' - 12 Pack $5.00Bead Mandrels - .045" X 9" - 12 Pack $5.00Bead Mandrels - 1/16" X 9" - 12 Pack $5.50Bead Mandrels - 3/32" X 9" - 12 Pack $7.50Bead Mandrels - 1/8" X 9" - 12 Pack $9.50Bead Mandrels - 5/32" X 9" - 6 Pack $9.00Bead Mandrels - 3/16" X 9" - 6 Pack $10.50Bead Mandrels - 1/4'' X 9'' - 3 Pack $9.50Bead Mandrels - 9" Variety Pack, 2 each of 5 sizes $9.50
	Learn More 12" Length Select ItemBead Mandrels - .035" X 12" - 12 Pack $6.00Bead Mandrels - .045" X 12" - 12 Pack $6.00Bead Mandrels - 1/16" X 12" - 12 Pack $6.50Bead Mandrels - 3/32" X 12" - 12 Pack $8.50Bead Mandrels - 1/8" X 12" - 12 Pack $10.75Bead Mandrels - 5/32" X 12" - 6 Pack $10.00Bead Mandrels - 3/16" X 12" - 6 Pack $12.00Bead Mandrels - 1/4" X 12" - 3 Pack $11.00Bead Mandrels - 12" Variety Pack, 2 each of 5 sizes $13.00

Flat Mandrel 1/8" x 1/2"
  $9.50

	For use when stringing beads onto flat materials, such as leather strip(s) and multiple strings or cords. Our all stainless steel Flat Mandrel measures 1/8"x1/2"x2" (3.2x13x51mm) on the working end. The long edges are nicely rounded and like our Emiko Mandrels, we put a heavy texture on it for good mandrel release adhesion. It has a heavy duty 5/32" (4mm) handle for strength and easy of turning.

Stepped Mandrels

	Over the last 20 years we have made tens of thousands of 1/16" x 9" Brass Sheathed Mandrels. They are a 6" length of 3/32" brass tubing over a 1/16" x 9" stainless steel mandrel to increases its diameter where it is held and to stiffen it. It's not much, but it makes a big difference. That's why so many people use them. We have now expanded and modified this idea by instead welding a 1/16" x 3" short mandrel to the end of larger diameter mandrels. The all stainless steel Stepped Mandrel with a 3/32" diameter handle and an overall length of 9" has the same dimensions as the original Brass Sheathed Mandrels. It is also offered in a 12" length. In addition, we also make the 9" and 12" lengths with 1/8" handles.
	Select Item1/16" x 9" Brass Sheathed Mandrels $9.50/Dozen1/16" x 9", 3/32" Handle, Stepped Mandrels $3.75/3 Pack1/16" x 12", 3/32" Handle, Stepped Mandrels $4.00/3 Pack1/16" x 9", 1/8" Handle, Stepped Mandrels $4.25/3 Pack1/16" x 12", 1/8" Handle, Stepped Mandrels $4.50/3 PackAssortment, 2 mandrels each of the above 5 $11.95

Beau Anderson Tungsten Mandrels
 3 diameters, from $10.00 to $ 18.00

	Revolutionary, no mandrel release required. Tungsten has long been used to rake and poke holes in glass, because of its ability to resist sticking to molten glass. However, get tungsten and glass hot enough and they do stick together. Apply heat properly to the tungsten and it releases. That is the basis by which Tungsten Mandrels are used. Welded, end on end, is a 3" section of tungsten to a 9" section of 1/8" stainless steel. The stainless stays cool to the touch, as a regular mandrel does. Use Instructions.
	Learn More Select Item1/16" Tungsten Mandrel $10.003/32" Tungsten Mandrel $15.001/8" Tungsten Mandrel $18.00

Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing
  2 lengths, 4 diameters, from $7.50 to $ 11.50

Used for blowing and punties, as well as for making large holes in glass beads.

Learn More Select ItemHeavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 5/32'' x 12'' $7.50Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 3/16'' x 12'' $7.50Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/4'' x 12'' $9.50Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 3/8'' x 12'' $10.00Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 3/8'' x 16'' $11.00Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/2'' x 12'' $10.00Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/2'' x 16'' $11.50

Emiko's Big Glass Hole Mandrel
  17 sizes, from $10.00 to $25.00
PDF of Emiko Mandrel Selection Chart
for International Ring Sizes

Used to make large holes in glass beads, rings, sculpture or for core formed vessels. Like many of our tools that have been copied overseas, they don't work like the original. We grind the surface to have a "heavy tooth" texture, which greatly helps to keep the mandrel release from coming off while you are making your glass item. 13/16" Size Pictured

Learn More Select ItemEmiko Mandrel - 3/16" $10.00Emiko Mandrel - 1/4" $10.00Emiko Mandrel - 5/16" $10.00Emiko Mandrel - 3/8" $10.00Emiko Mandrel - 7/16" $11.00Emiko Mandrel - 1/2" $11.00Emiko Mandrel - 9/16" $12.00Emiko Mandrel - 5/8" $12.00Emiko Mandrel - 11/16" $13.00Emiko Mandrel - 3/4" $13.00Emiko Mandrel - 13/16" $14.00Emiko Mandrel - 7/8" $14.00Emiko Mandrel - 15/16" $15.00Emiko Mandrel - 1" $15.00Emiko Mandrel - 1-1/4" $18.00Emiko Mandrel - 1-1/2" $20.00Emiko Mandrel - 1-1/2" Long $25.00

Osibin Cone And End Cap Mandrel
  6 sizes, from $12.00 to $15.00

	Used to for making cone shaped beads, such as bead caps, end caps to collect multiple strings of beads, bugle beads and vessel shapes.  Like many of our tools that have been copied overseas, they don't work like the original. We grind the surface to have a "heavy tooth" texture, which greatly helps to keep the mandrel release from coming off while you are making your glass item.
	Learn More Select ItemOsibin Cone Mandrel - 3/8" $12.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 1/2" $12.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 5/8" $13.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 3/4" $14.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 7/8" $15.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 1" $15.00

Trimlett Two Hole Button Mandrel
  2 sizes, $5.50 each

	Used to make two hole buttons and beads.
	Learn More Select ItemTrimlett Two Hole Mandrel 1/16" $5.50Trimlett Two Hole Mandrel 3/32" $5.50

Smircich Tail Stock Holder
  $8.50

		Used to give support and steady the tip of the mandrel.
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Small Economy Pin Vise
  $4.00

		4½" pin vise with reversible collets.
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Mandrel Pin Vise
  $22.95

		Holds mandrels, tungsten rods and wires up to 1/8" (3mm) in diameter.
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Large Pin Vise
  $12.95

		A three jawed chuck, similar to that on a drill, mounted to a contoured wood handle, holds up to 5/16" (7 mm) diameter.
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