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 $16.00 to $44.00
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Measurements are width by length. Smooth, high quality graphite with no metal on the face. The durable handle is heat resistant.
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Smircich-Henley Graphite Paddle $30.00
![Smircich-Henley Graphite Paddle TN Smircich-Henley Graphite Paddle TN](../assets/images/Smircich-Henley_Graphite_Paddle_TN.JPG)
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This 2" X 4" graphite paddle incorporates the Smircich Tail Stock Holder into its design.
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Graphite Marvering Pads 2 Thickness', 5 sizes, from $22.00 to $242.00.
![Graphite Pad TN Graphite Pad TN](../assets/images/Graphite_Pad_TN.JPG)
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Graphite pads for marvering. Sanded smooth on both sides. As with all our graphite marvering pads, marvering paddles and torch marvers, they come with a lifetime free tune up. You cover the shipping, we'll re-sand the surface to new condition for free.
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Stainless Steel Marvering Pad $10.00
![Stainless Steel Marver TN Stainless Steel Marver TN](../assets/images/Stainless_Steel_Marver_TN.JPG)
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Heavy gauge stainless steel makes a great alternative to graphite.
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Janelle Platform Marver $65.00
![Janelle Table Marver TN Janelle Table Marver TN](../assets/images/Janelle_Table_Marver_TN.JPG)
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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, 4 Brass, 2 Stainless Steel, from $30.00 to $60.00
![Mini Brass and SS Stump Shapers TN Mini Brass and SS Stump Shapers TN](../assets/images/Mini_Brass_and_SS_Stump_Shapers_TN.JPG)
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For sculpting glass and regular marvering. Note: The tools in the far right picture now have wood handles of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below. From left to right: Short and Long Graphite, High Quality and Small Brass, Micro Brass, Micro Stainless Steel, Mini Brass, Mini Stainless Steel.
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Guarino Groovy Tool 2 sizes, from $37.00 to $42.00
![Guarino Groovy Tool TN Guarino Groovy Tool TN](../assets/images/Guarino_Groovy_Tool_TN.JPG)
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A modified Graphite Stump Shaper for sculpting glass, regular marvering and applying leaf and foil.
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Mikie Shaper $28.00
![Mikie Shaper TN Mikie Shaper TN](../assets/images/Mikie_Shaper_TN.JPG)
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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 7 styles, from $15.00 to $22.00
![Mini Graphite Tools 7 pieces TN Mini Graphite Tools 7 pieces TN](../assets/images/Mini_Graphite_Tools_7_pieces_TN.JPG)
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Mini graphite shaping tools in a variety of shapes to perform all kinds of glass manipulations. Note: These tools now have wood handles of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Graphite Puffer 2 styles, $45.00
![Puffers with Detail TN Puffers with Detail TN](../assets/images/Puffers_with_Detail_TN.JPG)
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Puffers are used to inflate or reinflate hollow forms. Snugly seals to holes ranging from ¼" to 1½". The graphite head is mounted to a special steel tube that allows you to easily bend it to a shape that suits your needs. Overall length of the Straight version is 18". 15" for the 90º version. Comfort plastic molded mouthpiece.
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Graphite Rods - American Made 11 Diameters, from $3.25 to $27.00
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Graphite Rods are used for all sorts of lampworking. Used as reamers, shapers, pokers, holders, marvers and more. Can be sharpened like a pencil or carve designs into it and press into hot glass using simple carving tools and/or sandpaper. High quality, strong, smoother finish and fine grain. 12" long.
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Jar Reamer 5 sizes, from $20.00 to $36.00
![Reamer Jar TN Reamer Jar TN](../assets/images/Reamer_Jar_TN.JPG)
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Our new multi sided Jar Reamer has a taper to shape the opening of glass jars for a perfect snug fit for cork stoppers. 2" size pictured. Sizes: 1", 1½", 2", 2½" & 3". Custom sizes available upon request.
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Miniature Glassblowing Block $40.00
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Our new 3-in-One Miniature Glassblowing Block shapes glass just like the blocks used for table sized glassware, only in a smaller bead scale. The three sizes are 5/8" (16 mm), 3/4" (19 mm) and 1" (25 mm).
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Optic Molds 4 sizes, $35.00 each
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These durable Optic Molds have a stainless steel base and tines made from 3/32" (2.5mm) music wire. Music wire is several times as stiff as stainless steel wire typically found in wire type optic molds and springs back into place much better if flexed. From the smallest size #1 to the largest #4, the size listed is the measurement between opposite tines. Now for an incredible offer only Arrow Springs can make. For $6 more, we will make a custom size to your specifications, as long as it fits on a 2" x 2" (50 x 50 mm) stainless steel square and has 12 tines or less. Call or email us to order custom layouts.
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Pyramid Press $8.95
![Pyramid Push Double Ended with Detail TN Pyramid Push Double Ended with Detail TN](../assets/images/Pyramid_Push_Double_Ended_with_Detail_TN.JPG)
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At one end of the Pyramid Press is a 3-Sided profile that impresses an inverted, 3-sided pyramid pattern when pressed into hot glass. The other end has a 4-sided profile to impress an inverted 4-sided pyramid pattern. Made from 1/4" x 6" (6mm x 15cm) stainless steel.
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Holy Roller $6.50
![Holy Roller TN Holy Roller TN](../assets/images/Holy_Roller_TN.JPG)
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Perforated stainless steel creates a hobnail pattern.
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Dinah Masher $40.00
Kevin O'Grady Bracelet Marver $45.00
Oval Bracelet Mandrel 2 models, from $36.00 to $65.00
![Oval Bracelet Mandrel with Base TN Oval Bracelet Mandrel with Base TN](../assets/images/Oval_Bracelet_Mandrel_with_Base_TN.JPG)
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Used to make lampworked glass bracelets.
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Ring Mandrel 2 Models, from $22.00 to $40.00
![Ring Mandrels TN Ring Mandrels TN](../assets/images/autogen/Ring-Mandrels-TN_1.jpg)
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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. Click on Learn More for use instructions.
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Spinning Top Mold 2 sizes, $38.00 and $45.00
Cylinder Speed Shaper $69.00
![Cylinder Side and End Shaper TN Cylinder Side and End Shaper TN](../assets/images/Cylinder_Side_and_End_Shaper_TN.JPG)
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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 $32.00
![Baroque Shaper Detail 3 TN Baroque Shaper Detail 3 TN](../assets/images/Baroque_Shaper_Detail_3_TN.JPG)
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Graphite mold has three sizes of Ogee profiles to make beads with a baroque look.
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Lani Ching Shaper $45.00
![Lani Ching Shaper with Detail TN Lani Ching Shaper with Detail TN](../assets/images/Lani_Ching_Shaper_with_Detail_TN.JPG)
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The Lani Ching Shaper (designed by guess who) features two V grooves and two curve grooves for making a multitude of shapes. It also doubles as a mini frit trough.
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Osibin Former 4 sizes with two shapes each, from $34.00 to $50.00
![Osibin Former TN Osibin Former TN](../assets/images/Osibin_Former_TN.JPG)
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![Osibin Former Detail TN Osibin Former Detail TN](../assets/images/Osibin_Former_Detail_TN.JPG)
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Graphite shaping tool for making goddess, fish and bug bodies as well as amphora vessel shapes and ovals.
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Osibin Curve Shaper $40.00
![Curve Shaper # 4 TN Curve Shaper # 4 TN](../assets/images/Curve_Shaper_-_4_TN.JPG)
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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 $60.00
![Osibin Sphere Oblate and Disk Former TN Osibin Sphere Oblate and Disk Former TN](../assets/images/Osibin_Sphere_Oblate_and_Disk_Former_TN.JPG)
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A graphite tool for making spherical shaped beads from low profile oval to oblate, disk shaped.
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Lentil Shapers 2 choices, $37.00 and $40.00
![Osibin Lentil Shaper TN1 Osibin Lentil Shaper TN1](../assets/images/autogen/Osibin-Lentil-Shaper-TN1.jpg)
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The larger Lisa Fletcher Lentil Shaper has two larger curve profiles for making scaled up lentil shaped beads than the original four profile Osibin Lentil Shaper makes. It is also great when you want to make smaller lentil beads with a lower profile curve. Click on Learn More for profile descriptions.
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Kim Cylinder, Cone and Vessel Shaper $38.00
![Kim Cone and Vessel Shaper TN Kim Cone and Vessel Shaper TN](../assets/images/Kim_Cone_and_Vessel_Shaper_TN.JPG)
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One of the most versatile graphite glass shaping tools. Used for shaping bi-cones, cones and vessel shapes.
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Osibin Multi Groove Tool $40.00
![Osibin Multi Groove TN Osibin Multi Groove TN](../assets/images/Osibin_Multi_Groove_TN.JPG)
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There are four 90º V-grooves, each at a different depth. Shape glass on or off the mandrel, aligned with or perpendicular to the grooves. A million-and-one uses.
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Button and Knob Mold $45.00
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A graphite paddle with round shapes of different diameters and profiles for forming buttons and knobs and more.
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Bead and Marble Molds 4 to choose from, from $30.00 to $45.00
![6-in-One Bead and Marble Mold TN 6-in-One Bead and Marble Mold TN](../assets/images/6-in-One_Bead_and_Marble_Mold_TN.JPG)
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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.
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Marble Molds 10 to choose from, from $28.00 to $145.00
![6-in-One Marble Mold TN 6-in-One Marble Mold TN](../assets/images/6-in-One_Marble_Mold_TN.JPG)
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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.
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Gunnar Manipulators Brass and Stainless Steel Versions 12 to choose from, from $8.95 to $10.95
![Gunnar Manipulator All Full and Detail TN Gunnar Manipulator All Full and Detail TN](../assets/images/Gunnar_Manipulator_All_Full_and_Detail_TN.JPG)
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Classic hot glass shaping tools are made of Brass or 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.
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Graphite Remnants $8.50 per pound
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Small random sizes of graphite that you can carve with simple hobby tools or sand into shape.
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Graphite Reamers 4 sizes, from $12.00 to $40.00
![Reamers - Graphite TN Reamers - Graphite TN](../assets/images/autogen/Reamers---Graphite-TN.jpg)
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The ¼" Pencil Reamer is a handled ¼" diameter graphite round rod tapered to a pencil like point. The traditional reamers are, eight sided, tapered and handled. Reamers are mostly used to expand holes in the side or end of tubing and vessels.
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Flower & Stem Tweezers $8.95
![Flower and Stem Tweezers TN Flower and Stem Tweezers TN](../assets/images/Flower_and_Stem_Tweezers_TN.JPG)
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Flower & Stem Tweezers are ideal for making flowers and stems by manipulating the glass on the bead surface.
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Barley Baleen Tools 6 shapes, 1 associated tool, 1 kit, from $6.00 to $49.95 each
![Barley Baleen Tools With Detail 4-1 TN Tall Barley Baleen Tools With Detail 4-1 TN Tall](../assets/images/Barley_Baleen_Tools_With_Detail_4-1_TN_Tall.jpg) ![Barley Baleen Bead Util TN Barley Baleen Bead Util TN](../assets/images/Barley_Baleen_Bead_Util_TN.JPG) ![Barley Baleen Bead Curve TN Barley Baleen Bead Curve TN](../assets/images/Barley_Baleen_Bead_Curve_TN.JPG) ![Barley Baleen Bead Wave TN Barley Baleen Bead Wave TN](../assets/images/Barley_Baleen_Bead_Wave_TN.JPG)
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The top beads, from left to right, were made using: Sharon Shaper (Utility Blade Tool) Barley Baleen Curve Razor Tool #1 Barley Baleen Wave Razor Tool #1
The bottom beads were using the Barley Baleen Wave Razor Tool #1 and #2.
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A collection of shaping tools for impressing curves, waves and straight lines into molten glass. The curve of #1 matches the curve of a 1¼" (32mm) diameter circle. The #2 to a 2" (51mm) circle. The #3 to a 3" (76mm) circle. The #4 to a 5" (127mm) circle. The width across the tool is about 1½" (38mm). Note: These tools now have wood handles of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Sharon Shaper 2 - Utility Blade Tool $8.00
![Sharon Shaper - Utility Blade Tool 2 TN Sharon Shaper - Utility Blade Tool 2 TN](../assets/images/Sharon_Shaper_-_Utility_Blade_Tool_2_TN.JPG)
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Our improved design Sharon Shaper has a welded on shaft connecting the handle to the Utility Blade. The connection is so much stronger than the handle simply holding directly onto the blade that you can now use much more force, especially at the tip, without the fear of the blade coming out of the handle while making knife edge thin impressions and shaping hot glass. Note: This tool now has a wood handle of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Angle Presses 2 sizes, $7.95 each
![Angle Presses TN Angle Presses TN](../assets/images/Angle_Presses_TN.JPG)
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Similar and a compliment to the Barley Baleen Tools, the new 90º Angle and Chevron Angle Press tools help you to broaden your creativity in lampworking design. Whether you press the pattern into the hot glass once or in a series of nested impressions, you will discover a myriad of design possibilities. Note: These tools now have wood handles of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Ludwig Multi-Line Blade Tool 2 sizes, $30.00 each
![Ludwig Multi-Line Blade Tool TN Ludwig Multi-Line Blade Tool TN](../assets/images/Ludwig_Multi-Line_Blade_Tool_TN.JPG)
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Just heat up an area of your bead, pendant or other glass work and press the four parallel sharp edges of the blades against the hot glass. It's that simple. Because all four line impressions are made at once, they all look crisp, neat and clean, unlike when an impression made one at a time distorts the one before it. Two versions; One with the blades spaced 3/32" apart and one spaced at 1/8".
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Spiral Press $12.95
![Spiral Bead 2 TN Spiral Bead 2 TN](../assets/images/Spiral_Bead_2_TN.JPG) ![Spiral Press TN Spiral Press TN](../assets/images/Spiral_Press_TN.JPG)
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The Spiral Press is fast and extremely easy to use. Just heat up an area of glass to make it pliable and press the tool to it. Note: These tools now have wood handles of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Wave Press $24.95
![Wave Press Beads TN Wave Press Beads TN](../assets/images/Wave_Press_Beads_TN.JPG)
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The Wave Press is fast and extremely easy to use. Just heat up an area of glass to make it pliable and press the tool to it. Note: These tools now have wood handles of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Shaping Tool $9.00
![Shaping Tool TN Shaping Tool TN](../assets/images/Shaping_Tool_TN.JPG)
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Multi profile stainless steel tool for shaping glass. Note: This tool now has a wood handle of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Knife Edge Shaping Tool $9.95
![Knife Edge Shaping Tool TN Knife Edge Shaping Tool TN](../assets/images/Knife_Edge_Shaping_Tool_TN.JPG)
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Thin flat stainless steel blade with various sharp profiles around it edges is used to shape glass. Note: This tool now has a wood handle of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Flaring Tool $8.00
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Stainless steel triangular shape for flaring holes and shaping hot glass. Note: This tool now has a wood handle of similar size and shape. See Single Edge Razor Tool below.
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Single Edge Razor Tool $8.00
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A single edge razor blade for making very thin impressions in hot glass.
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Tilker Shaper - Utility Blade Tool $16.95
![Tilker Shaper TN Tilker Shaper TN](../assets/images/Tilker_Shaper_TN.JPG)
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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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12 Piece Sculpting Set $18.00
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An assortment of dental style tools with smaller ends. Used to manipulate molten glass or to carve wax or clay.
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