Item Name:
Small Curved Plate Mashing Pliers
SKU:
156812
Description:
Small Curved Plate Mashing Pliers are a compact set of hand pliers built specifically for shaping hot glass with controlled pressure. The jaws are formed into smooth, curved plates, which lets you mash, pinch, and compress gathers without leaving sharp tool marks the way serrated jaws can.
In lampworking, curved plate mashers are most often used when you want to flatten or widen a section evenly, create gentle contours, or define transitions while keeping the surface clean. The smaller size gives you better control for detail work, tighter spaces, and smaller diameter tubing or solid work where oversized mashers feel clumsy.
How it is used:
- Heat the area of glass until it is soft and evenly workable
- Bring the curved plates in square to the hot glass and apply steady, even pressure
- Rotate the piece and repeat light mashes to keep the shape symmetrical
- Use quick, lighter presses for subtle shaping and longer presses for stronger flattening
- Reheat as needed to avoid chilling or creating stress while forming
