Item Name:
Medium Curved Plate Mashing Pliers
SKU:
156813
Description:
Medium Curved Plate Mashing Pliers are precision hand tools designed for shaping and flattening hot glass in lampworking. The pliers feature curved metal plates that work together to compress and mold molten glass into flat, rounded forms while maintaining control over the final shape. The curved design allows for smooth, even pressure distribution across the glass surface, making these pliers ideal for creating consistent bead shapes, flattened spacers, and decorative glass elements with refined edges.
How it is used:
- Heat glass on a mandrel until it reaches a workable molten state.
- Position the hot glass between the curved plates of the pliers.
- Apply gentle, even pressure to flatten and shape the glass to your desired profile.
- Adjust the angle and pressure to create variations in shape, from subtle flattening to more pronounced curved forms.
- Remove the pliers and allow the glass to cool slightly before detailing or annealing.
- Use for making flat-sided beads, spacers, and textured glass elements with professional results.
