The torch is the center piece of a lampworing studio. Usually a lampworking torch runs on propane and oxygen, but they can run on natural gas and oxygen.
Graphite Paddle
Graphite paddles are used to smooth, flatten, mash and shape the glass while it is hot.
Shears
Shears are specially designed scissors for cutting hot glass. I usually use these when I need to cut the lip of a cup straight.
Diamond Shears
Diamond Shears are used to "neck down" and cut off tubes or rods.
Claw Holders
Claw Holders are used to grab and hold onto finished pieces of glass, allowing me to finish up any final steps before going into a kiln.
Frit Tray
Frit Trays are used to hold frit and powder in a way that allows me to roll hot glass and pick up the colored glass
Kiln
Kilns are used to keep pieces of glass hot while working on them. Kilns also help perform a process known as Annealing wich relieves all the stress from the glass and then allows the glass to cool down slowly.
Marble Mold
Marble Molds are used to shape Hot glass into marbles and other sphere shapes.
