Item Name:
9/16" Vessel Mandrel
SKU:
9/16 MANDREL
Description:
This is a 9/16" x 12" hollow bead mandrel made for forming large cored beads and vessel-style bead forms. The hollow construction allows you to work larger internal openings while keeping the mandrel weight manageable and giving you a consistent, round forming surface. Used with bead release, it provides a stable core so you can build glass evenly, control wall thickness, and keep the opening true while shaping.
How it is used:
Coat the mandrel with bead release, dry it thoroughly, then build your gather or wraps of glass around the mandrel to form a large cored bead. As you shape, the 9/16" diameter sets the internal size of the hole and helps you keep the bead centered and symmetrical. This style of mandrel is especially useful when you want a larger bore for vessel beads, big-hole beads, or forms that need a strong, consistent core while you heat, shape, and refine in the flame.
Dimensions:
9/16" diameter x 12" length
