Wear PPE and ventilate. Eye protection, heat-resistant gloves and extraction are required whenever the furnace, glory hole or kiln is open.
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Diamond Shears
Heavy shears with diamond jaw inserts, for cutting thick walls without crushing them.
Shaping
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About this category. Hot glass is only workable for a short window, so hand tools have to do their job in one confident motion. The tools here are chosen by the shape they leave behind, not by their size: jacks neck a form, pliers pull a thread, a paddle flattens a base, shears open a rim. Keep them warm and keep them dry.
Specifications are published ranges and vary between manufacturers. Always follow the equipment maker's own instructions and safety documentation.
See it in the 3D Studio
Four interactive simulations covering gathering, shaping, colouring and annealing.