Item Name:
Texture Tool - Brass Leaf Vein Press
SKU:
152-404
Description:
A brass leaf vein press is a shaping and texturing tool used to imprint realistic leaf veins into hot glass. It is constructed from brass with a raised vein pattern machined or formed into the pressing surface, allowing it to transfer crisp detail when the glass is at the correct working temperature. In lampworking, this tool is used when making leaf components for floral sculpture, nature-themed pendants, and decorative accents where you want clean vein definition without hand-carving the pattern. Brass is commonly used for presses because it holds detail well and pulls heat from the glass quickly, helping the pressed shape set up before you continue refining the edges and final form.
How it is used:
- Form a leaf-shaped gather or paddle of glass and let it cool slightly until it is firm but still pressable.
- Press the glass into the brass leaf vein press with steady, even pressure to transfer the vein pattern.
- Reheat gently to round and refine the edges without overheating the impressed detail.
- Add a stem or attachment point, then finish shaping and anneal as appropriate for the size and style of the piece.
Dimensions:
- Approximately 6.5" Overall Length
