Item Name:
Large Curved Plate Mashing Pliers
SKU:
156814
Description:
Large curved plate mashing pliers are a hand tool used in lampworking to mash, flatten, and shape hot glass with controlled pressure. The tool is built like a pair of pliers with two opposing curved plates that close together, allowing you to compress gathers, refine profiles, and create broad flattened areas while keeping the glass centered between the jaws. The curved plate faces help produce a smooth, even mash and are useful when you want a controlled flatten without sharp edges from narrow jaws.
How it is used:
- Preheat the tool near the torch so the plates do not chill the glass on contact.
- Heat the glass to an even working temperature, then bring the curved plates in square to the area you want to flatten.
- Close the pliers smoothly with steady pressure to mash the glass to the desired thickness and profile.
- Reheat and repeat in small steps to refine the shape while keeping the glass warm and stress-free.
- Use light, consistent pressure for cleaner surfaces and better symmetry, especially on pendants, tabs, and sculptural components.
