A BRANCH OF MAILBUGGY GENERAL STORE

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER

Translate this site into your language

Highest Grade Ceramic Fiber Blanket. 8 # density . Superior insulating quality. Blankets may incur increased shipping fees if we can't fit them in the flat rate boxes with the glass or other products. We will invoice you if they do.

3/4 inch thick, 8 inches by 12 inches. $4.99 for two blankets.

3/4 inch thick, 12 inches by 18 inches. $10.99 for two blankets.

Custom sizes cut upon request @ $3.75 per square foot, 8 #, 3/4 inch thick. Please email us.

GLASS ROD HOLDER. GREAT FOR HOLDING SHORTS. No more melting two short glass rods together. Simply insert a short into this all stainless steel holder and start working. Two piece construction prevents heat transfer to your hand. Holds up to a 12mm thick glass rod. Light weight and well balanced. Demo Picture.

$18.99 each

PROFESSIONAL GLASS ROD WARMER.

 Video (this video demonstrates a smaller version, but operates the same)

Once your rods have heated, you can place them directly into your torch flame without further heating. Reduces Lampworking time. Saves on torch gas.

This stove can also be used to cool your beads rather than using a blanket or vermiculite crock pot. I stack my newly made beads inside on the rack (sold separately below). When I'm done, I turn off the stove and put a bit of fiber blanket at the front and back openings to keep the heat in longer. Just let it cool down naturally and then take your beads out.

It is best to use a metal tray on the outside top (sold below) to prevent frit and other small glass pieces from sticking to the stove (if you intend on using it for that). This stove gets HOT!! It reaches 850 degrees Fahrenheit inside. The walls of the stove can exceed 850 degrees. See the picture below.  It is also a good idea to include the Glass Rod/Bead Rack (sold below). Cold beads can be reheated for reworking by first placing them in this stove for about 30 minutes on a mandrel, and then carefully placing them back into the flame. The Glass Rod/Bead Rack allows a good place inside the stove to hold your mandrels. Also, glass rods can stick to the bottom on some occasions (usually only when you take them from a hot flame and put them immediately into the stove). So the Glass Rod/Bead Rack also comes in handy to prevent this.

This Rod Warmer is for professional use only. It is not intended to be used in the home around children or pets. It gets hot on the outside and can cause burns if touched. Please keep this stove on a metal desktop or other nonflammable surface, and away from combustible materials, children and pets. Never touch the outside of the stove when it is on.

Backside and switch view. 110 Volt AC, standard three prong USA electrical outlets (pictured below). Sorry, not available for (220 Volt) International electricity yet. They will be soon.

Inside air temperature reading during operation. Probe is not touching the walls. Pyrometer is NOT included.

Natasha & Daniel,

Thought I'd send you a complement on the Glass Rod Warmer I received yesterday.  It is a God-send!  I set it up in the afternoon and decided to put it through it's paces by putting into it my most stubborn glass rods from several different manufacturers.  These glass rods are some of the most shocky, stubborn, "just throw it across the room" type of rods.  Not one single rod popped or shattered!  They just meekly complied to being put in the flame and melted.

Bead production -UP    Glass Rod Frustration - ZERO

Thank you Soooo Much!

~C

Hi
Got the rod warmer yesterday and thought i would try it tonight.
Just playing around but it worked great.
i put about 6 diferent color rods in it and let it run probably 20
 minutes, pulled the rods out by 2 and put straight in flame and no shock.
 I think i am going to like this a lot.
 I am going to cut a piece of graphite to fit the top of the heater.
Thanks for making this item available to us.
 Thanks again.
~M

Glass Rod/Mandrel Rack

For Rod Warmers Sold Above

Welded Stainless Steel Construction. Fits inside rod warmer sold above.

Rod Warmer Plates

 

Left plate goes on top outside the warmer for frit and Murini. It prevents glass pieces from sticking to the warmer and offers a nice flat surface to pick up frit by rolling your bead. It is made of plate aluminum.

The plate on the right in the picture above goes inside the warmer and sits about a 1/4 inch above the bottom. It prevents the glass rods from sticking to the bottom of the warmer. Made of plate stainless steel. The Glass Rod/Mandrel Rack sold above will also fit in the warmer with this plate inside.

Mag Torch: $19.99. Propane or Mapp Gas. The Mag Torch is made by the same company that makes the Hothead Torch. We have used both extensively and found that the Mag Torch behaves very similarly to the Hothead. The only real difference we can find is that the Hothead may work better if the propane tank is cold, since it seems to work at lower gas pressures. If the tank is room temperature or warmer, we can't tell the difference between the two torches. With the use of propane, we found no fouling of the Mag Torch.

Or, The Original Hothead Torch $33.99

Please click here for more on these torches. -->>

Tong Style Brass Bead Presses from $12.99

Please click here to see the Tong Style Brass Bead Presses. >>

Bead Stacker for inside your kiln. Heavy gauge all welded stainless mesh makes this an ideal way to stack beads. The size shown to the left is 2-3/4 inches by 8 inches.

Rod rest for your desktop or inside your kiln. Picture shows a 3/4 inch by 8 inch rest.

Rod Rests & Bead Stackers

Need a different size? Email us and we'll cut it for you.

Marvers

Handheld Aluminum Marver. Superior quality. We have used this marver and we believe there is no comparison to how well it works over an ordinary graphite marver. Your glass rolls better, smoothes better and maintains its heat so much better since the aluminum will heat up quicker than graphite. Will not over heat and stick no matter how much you use it. As soon as you use it, you will ask yourself why you ever used graphite.  2 x 3 inches. 1/2 inch thick. $12.50 each.

---

	Aluminum Torch Mount Marver.   2 x 3 inches. 1/2 inch thick. Parallel to torch. $15.99 each.
	Aluminum Torch Mount Marver. 2 x 3 inches. 1/2 inch thick. Perpendicular to torch. $15.99 each.

Handheld Graphite Marver. 2-1/4 inches x 3 inches, and a hefty 3/4 inches thick. Extra strong steel handle with a rubber grip. $12.99.

Torch Mount Graphite Marver

Marver is parallel to torch. 2 inches x 3 inches and 3/4 inches thick pad. Fits most torches. 18.99 (Torch not included)

Marver is perpendicular to torch. 2 inches x 3 inches and 3/4 inches thick pad. Fits most torches. 18.99 (Torch not included)

Aluminum Desktop Marving Plate. Excellent for shaping beads or applying frit.

Custom Made Masher Pliers

We make these mashers here, so availability is limited. If we run out, we will put your name on a list and ship as soon as we make more. These are handmade so there are some slight aesthetic imperfections. But they are very functional.

Custom Made Flat Masher Pliers (as seen in our videos). Spring loaded. Closes parallel to 3/8 inch. If you need a different bead thickness, please email us. Pad size is 1.5 inches wide by 2 inches. Pliers are 9 inches. Pads are stainless steel.

Flattens your bead to 3/8 inch.

$24/each

Same as above but 7 inch pliers. $22/each

Flattens your bead to 3/8 inch.

Shapes your bead into a barrel a 1/2 inch thick, and squashes frit onto your bead to prevent burning.

Same as above but 7 inch pliers.

Custom Made 7" Tube Masher Pliers (as seen in our videos). Excellent for rounding your bead into a barrel shape and for mashing frit into your bead. Spring loaded. Closes to 1/2 inch at the center. This means your bead will be 1/2 inch thick. Pad size is 1 inch wide by 2 inches long. When closed, pliers form an eye shape which is ideal for rounding your barrel bead or mashing frit. Rotate your bead as you open and close the pliers to round the bead. Pliers are 7 inches. Pads are stainless steel. 

$22 each.

Custom Made 9" Tube Masher Pliers

For thicker beads.

Same as above but closes to 3/4 inch at the center of the tube. This means you will produce a 3/4 inch thick bead. $24/each 

Shapes your bead into a barrel 3/4 inch thick, and squashes frit onto your bead to prevent burning.

Custom Made 7" Tube Masher Pliers (as seen in our videos).

This is a smaller set for smaller barrel shaped beads. Closes to 3/8 inch round. This means you will produce a bead 3/8 inch thick. Pad size is 2 inches long. Spring loaded. Pliers are 7 inches. Pads are stainless steel. 

$22/each

More for squashing frit onto your bead to prevent burning. Use for 1/2 inch thick barrel shaped beads.

Custom Made 9" Tube Frit Masher Pliers

 Spring loaded. This is an excellent set for mashing frit into your rounded barrel bead while also maintaining the roundness of the bead. At parallel, the masher's center point is a 1/2 inch apart. Not meant to be closed all the way. (see picture) Pad size is 3/4 inches wide by 2 inches long. Pliers are 9 inches. Pads are stainless steel.

$24/each

Tong Style Bead Mashers

Custom Made Flat Masher Tongs.

Closes parallel to 3/8 inch. If you need a different bead thickness, please email us. Pad size is 1.5 inches wide by 2 inches. Tongs are completely stainless steel. Works similar to pliers. Just a bit less expensive to make.

$16.50 Each

Custom Made Tube Masher Tongs.

Excellent for rounding your bead into a barrel shape and for mashing frit into your bead. Closes to 1/2 inch at the center. This means your bead will be 1/2 inch thick. Pad size is 1 inch wide by 2 inches long. When closed, tongs form an eye shape which is ideal for rounding your barrel bead or mashing frit. Rotate your bead as you open and close the tongs to round the bead. Tongs are completely stainless steel. Works similar to pliers. Just a bit less expensive to make.

$18.50 Each

NEW - Handheld Custom Built Frit Maker

Makes Frit making a breeze and fast. Great for home use or for reselling frit. Weighs about 3 pounds. Powerful 2.4 amp motor. But easy to handle for a man or woman. Video coming soon.

Special introductory price only $79.95 Each

Larger Pictures >>

125 volt motor. For Europe, Russia and other countries with 250 volt electrical, you will need an inverter.

Replacement Bit for Handheld Frit Maker  $7.99 Each.

Custom Built Professional Frit Maker.

We've modified a Skill Router to bring you this fantastic, easy to use, quick, professional frit maker. Makes frit making a breeze.  more info>>

125 volt motor. For Europe, Russia and other countries with 250 volt electrical, you will need an inverter.

 Larger Picture

Youtube Video

$229.00

~ "Hi Natasha and Daniel!, Just wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know the frit maker works like a dream! It's so nice. I want to thank you both for a great job, and fantastic customer service. I'm so happy to have this little power horse! Already processed about 5 lbs of glass, it's made my life so much better! Thanks a bunch!!!!"

Larger Image

Larger Image

 Larger Image

Pandora

Larger Image

Larger Image

Larger Image

Larger Image

Palette Mandrels: For Buttons, Pins, Cabs, Magnets & More.

Palette Mandrels: Just coat the all stainless steel pad with Devardi Bead Release (sold above), and you're ready to explore your artistic talents.

Palette is 2 inches x 2 inches with a 3/16 inch x 8 inch mandrel. The Pad has a rough surface for additional adhesion. $12.50 Each.

Larger Images >>

Coat your pad with mandrel release and allow it to dry. Heat the pad with your torch until it is hot enough for glass to stick. This is a 1/8 inch thick stainless pad, so it will hold it's heat well without warping. But it takes some heat initially for it to reach working temperatures. Apply your melted glass. When you're done, place the entire mandrel into a heated kiln or cooling blanket, or carefully remove your piece onto a fiber blanket and place it into a heated kiln or inside a cooling blanket. 

PHILLIPS SAFETY GLASSES

Phillips Didymium 202 Lenses

The Phillips 70F frame has a comfortable fit and has been a safety glass industry standard for many years. Used for COE 104 and similar glass lampworking. $39.95 Each

Phillips Didymium 202 Lenses

The Phillips Fitover is a comfortable, lightweight, and durable black rubberized nylon frame that is designed to fit over prescription eyewear. These glasses will fit over almost any style of glasses with comfort. Used for COE 104 and similar glass lampworking. $59.95 Each

Lightweight, plastic clip-on, flip-up spectacles are excellent for filtering UV and IR rays. They will fit almost any frame style.

Green Shade 3.0 are used in combination with Didymium lenses (sold above) when working with Boro or when working for long periods with standard COE 104 and similar glass lampworking. $23.95 Each

Needle Nose Pliers. 5-3/4 inches. Spring Loaded for easy handling. $3.99 each

Snipping Pliers. 4 inches. Spring Loaded for easy handling. $3.99 each

Long Nose Pliers. 5 inches. Spring Loaded for easy handling. $3.99 each

Angle Nose Pliers. 5 inches. Spring Loaded for easy handling. $3.99 each

Flat Nose Pliers. 4-3/4 inches. Spring Loaded for easy handling. $3.99 each

  Three brush set. Nylon, Brass and Steel brushes. 7 inches. $2.99 set.

Roller Glass Cutter. 8 inch. Carbide Cutting Wheels. $14.99

One high speed stainless steel brush. 1/8 inch shaft, 3/4 inch head. We've used these recently and believe they work better than the brass for cleaning brass and copper incorporated beads. They won't leave metal residue behind like the regular steel or brass brushes can. $2.49 each

 One high speed brass brush. 1/8 inch shaft, 1 inch head. Use on lower speeds for better results. $1.99 each

• Diamond burr set
• Mounted stone set
• Sanding drum set
• Cut-off wheel set
• Buffing wheel set
• Wire wheel set
• Drill bits
• Carbide burr
• Grinding stone
• AC/DC adapter
• Two collet sizes: 1/8" and 3/32".

 High Speed Grinder with 30 accessories. Excellent for cleaning beads and other jewelry work. Comes with 9 diamond bits for cleaning bead centers. Also, runs on 12 volt (adapter included for standard 115V house current), so you can dip the bits safely in water as you clean your beads. We hold the bead in a little bit of running water in the sink as we clean the bead release compound from the center. 15,000 RPM.

$15.99 each set.

HOME

ABOUT

GLASS  

FRIT

FEEDBACK

CONTACT