Item Name:
Mini Outside Claw
SKU:
CLAW 8
Description:
The Mini Outside Claw is a handheld glassworking claw tool built with spring steel arms, shaped gripping tips, and a wooden handle for insulation and control. The claw tips are designed to securely grab the outside surface of a hot glass piece without needing to insert anything into the opening, making it especially useful for small marbles, beads, and other compact rounded forms. This style of claw is used in lampworking when you need a quick, stable hold for shaping, transferring, or briefly supporting a piece while you adjust heat, refine symmetry, or manage a handoff to another tool. The compact size keeps it nimble at the bench while still providing enough reach to keep your hand safely away from the heat.
How it is used:
- Grip the outside of a hot bead or marble to stabilize it while shaping in the flame
- Use it as a temporary holding tool when switching between mandrels, punty rods, or other supports
- Hold small hot work while you inspect alignment, symmetry, or surface finish
- Support a piece during brief transfers to a kiln rack or annealing area
- Use light pressure and keep the tips warm to reduce thermal shock risk when contacting hot glass
Dimensions:
- Claw opens to 1.5"
- Approximately 10" Long
