LM Mandrels/Tubes

Cabochon Mandrels
9" Length
½" (12.7 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB12-9
9/16" (14.3 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB916-9
5/8" (15.9 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB58-9
11/16" (17.5 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1116-9
¾" (19 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB34-9
13/16" (20.6 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1316-9
7/8" (22.2 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB78-9
15/16" (13.8 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1516-9
1" (25.4 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1-9

12" Length
½" (12.7 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB12-12
9/16" (14.3 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB916-12
5/8" (15.9 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB58-12
11/16" (17.5 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1116-12
¾" (19 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB34-12
13/16" (20.6 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1316-12
7/8" (22.2 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB78-12
15/16" (13.8 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1516-12
1" (25.4 mm) ..... $8.95   Part# MAN-RCAB1-12

Our round Cabochon Mandrels come in 9 diameters, from ½" to 1", by 1/16" increments. They feature a thicker 5/32" handle for more a comfortable grip and your choice of a 9" (23cm) or 12" (30cm) length. For regular bead mandrels, where you mostly hold the mandrel level, the 12" length is more popular. Cabochon mandrels are typically used more in an up and down direction, therefor you might prefer the 9" length so it doesn't bump the table and other objects.

Thimble Mandrel
$12.50 each
Medium ..... $12.50 Part# MAN-THMB-M
Large ..... $12.50 Part# MAN-THMB-L

These Thimble Mandrels make real functional glass thimbles of the same sizes usually found in the sewing notions department. Thimbles are very popular as collector items. The mandrel is sized to allow for mandrel release.

Elena Tucker Bobbin Mandrel
$12.00 Part# MAN-BOBBIN

The Elena Tucker Bobbin Mandrel is the perfect tool for securely holding metal bobbins without the need of mandrel release. Simply slide the bobbin over the tapered mandrel until it is gently wedged in place. A nice feature of this kind of mandrel is that you only need one mandrel to make bobbin beads all day long. When you have finished making the bobbin bead, just knock it off and carefully slip on a new bobbin. This mandrel is specifically designed to fit the PRYM Creative brand of Class 15 bobbins available at Walmart in boxes of 12 for $1.97. The all stainless steel mandrel is 12" long with an 1/8" diameter handle and comes with one bobbin.

Leah Fairbanks Vessel Mandrel
$20.00 Part# MAN-VESSEL

The Leah Fairbanks Vessel Mandrel has a soft curve to its profile to make vessel shapes with the perfect profile. The vessel shape is hollow for weight reduction. All stainless steel. 12" (30 cm) overall length with a strong 5/32" (4 mm) handle. 1¾" (45 mm) long and 11/16" (20 mm) diameter at the wide end.

Puffy Mandrels
3/32" Diameter "Puffy Mandrel"
1 Piece ..... $8.00 Part# MAN-PUF332-1
2 Pack ..... $15.00 Part# MAN-PUF332-2
5 Pack ..... $35.00 Part# MAN-PUF332-5

1/8" Diameter "Puffy Mandrel"
1 Piece ..... $9.00 Part# MAN-PUF18-1
2 Pack ..... $17.00 Part# MAN-PUF18-2
5 Pack ..... $40.00 Part# MAN-PUF18-5art# MAN-PUF18-5

Mixed Pack
6 Piece - 3 each of the above sizes ..... $45.00 Part# MAN-PUF-MIX

Hollow Bead Mandrels
5/32", 3/16" and 1/4" Diameter Hollow Bead Mandrel
5/32" X 12" length ..... $16.00 Part# MAN-HOL532-12
3/16" X 12" length ..... $18.00 Part# MAN-HOL316-12
1/4" X 12" length ..... $18.00 Part# MAN-HOL14-12

Make hollow beads much easier than the old fashioned way, using these stainless steel tube mandrels with a small blow hole on their side. The Puffy Mandrels are 12" long and have a small hole drilled in their side near one end of the tube. Dip the end of the Puffy Mandrel, that has the side blow hole, in mandrel release, well past the side hole, as you would a regular mandrel. Place your finger over the dipped end of the mandrel and gently blow through the other end to clear out the mandrel release from the side blow hole, leaving the dipped end of the mandrel tube plugged. As with the traditional way of making hollow beads, start by creating two disks of glass on either side of the side blow hole. After the symmetrical disks are formed, bring their edges together using a graphite paddle. A Kim Cone and Vessel Shaper does this operation much easier. Now is where the Puffy Mandrel shows its stuff. Heat the glass to be pliable and gently blow thorough the cool end of the mandrel to form the shape. The 5/32", 3/16" and 1/4" Hollow Bead Mandrels are welded sealed at the end where the hollow bead is formed. Puffy Mandrels are a little delicate. The 5/32", 3/16" and 1/4" Hollow Bead Mandrels are made from our Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing and are very durable.

Bead Mandrels With Brass Sheath
$9.50 per dozen Part# MAN116-9B

9" Length. 1/16" mandrel with a brass sheath that covers two thirds of it as a handle. The slightly larger diameter is easier to hold and is more rigid. Our most popular mandrel.

Bead Mandrels
9" Length
.035" (about 1/29") XX-Small ..... $5.00 /12 Pack Part# MAN129-9
.045" (about 1/22") X-Small ..... $5.00 /12 Pack   Part# MAN112-9
1/16" (Small) ..... $5.50 /12 Pack   Part# MAN116-9
3/32" (Medium) ..... $7.50 /12 Pack   Part# MAN332-9
1/8" (Large) ..... $9.50 /12 Pack   Part# MAN18-9
5/32" (X-Large) ..... $9.00 /6 Pack   Part# MAN532-9
3/16" (XX-Large) ..... $10.50 /6 Pack   Part# MAN316-9
1/4" (XXX-Large) ..... $9.50 /3 Pack   Part# MAN14-9
12" Length
.035" (about 1/29") XX-Small ..... $6.00 /12 Pack   Part# MAN129-12
.045" (about 1/22") X-Small ..... $6.00 /12 Pack   Part# MAN122-12
1/16" (Small) ..... $6.50 /12 Pack   Part#MAN116-12
3/32" (Medium) ..... $8.50 /12 Pack    Part# MAN332-12
1/8" (Large) ..... $10.75 /12 Pack   Part# MAN18-12
5/32" (X-Large) ..... $10.00 /6 Pack   Part# MAN532-12
3/16" (XX-Large) ..... $12.00 /6 Pack   Part# MAN316-12
1/4" (XXX-Large) ..... $11.00 /3 Pack   Part# MAN14-12
Variety Pack- 2 each of the 5 most popular sizes - see below
9" Length ..... $9.50 Part# MANVARIETY-9
12" length ..... $13.00 Part# MANVARIETY-12

Stainless steel rods used to make beads on. 1/8" (large size) and smaller are packaged and priced per dozen. 5/32" and 3/16" are per half dozen. The 1/4" size is per three. The most popular diameter is 3/32" followed by 1/16" then 1/8". Choose from a 9" length or the more popular length of 12". 12" is especially popular in the larger diameters, because often a large mandrel is used for larger glass items with a larger flame. Longer mandrels are also easier to place into an annealer. The Variety Packs contains 2 each of five sizes of mandrels: 1/16", 3/32" 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16". It does NOT contain .035", .045" and 1/4".

Beau Anderson Tungsten Mandrels
1/16" ..... $10.00 Part# MAN-TUNG116
3/32" ..... $10.00 Part# MAN-TUNG332
1/8" ..... $10.00 Part# MAN-TUNG18

Revolutionary, no mandrel release required. Tungsten has long been used to rake and poke holes in glass, because of its ability to resist sticking to molten glass. However, get tungsten and glass hot enough and they do stick together. Apply heat properly to the tungsten and it releases. That is the basis by which Tungsten Mandrels are used.

We welded, end on end, a 3" section of tungsten to a 9" section of 1/8" stainless steel. The stainless stays cool to the touch, as a regular mandrel does. Tungsten conducts heat very well, so it cannot be held directly. Make your bead directly onto the tungsten area of the mandrel, without mandrel release. When the bead is completed, apply the flame directly to the mandrel, right next to the bead. If the tungsten fumes, back off the heat a little. The now red glowing tungsten is ready to separate from the glass bead. The most common way to control this separation is to attach a small glass punty to the bead and gently counter rotate the bead to the mandrel while the mandrel looses its red heat. The bead is now free to move about the mandrel. Now remove the punty and slide the bead into the annealer or fiber blanket. One mandrel of a size is all you need to continuously make beads. The tip of the tungsten is sharpened to a point. As is the nature of tungsten, handle it carefully. It does not bent, but rather can snap.

1/16", 3/32" and 1/8" Tungsten Mandrels make smaller diameter bead holes than mandrels coated in mandrel release. Use Instructions.

Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing
5/32" X 12" ..... $7.50 Part# SST532-12
3/16" X 12" ..... $7.50 Part# SST316-12
3/16" X 16" ..... $10.00 Part# SST316-16
1/4" X 12" ..... $9.50 Part# SST14-12
1/4" X 16" ..... $12.00 Part# SST14-16
3/8" X 12" ..... $10.00 Part# SST38-12
3/8" X 16" ..... $12.00 Part# SST38-16
1/2" X 12" ..... $10.50 Part# SST12-12
1/2" X 16" ..... $12.50 Part# SST12-16

Used for blowing and punties, as well as for making large holes in glass beads. The extra heavy wall thickness offers enough strength to hold up to a strong grip from pliers when removing stubborn glass.

Emiko's Big Glass Hole Mandrel
3/16" ..... $10.00 Part# MANBIG316
1/4" ..... $10.00 Part# MANBIG14
5/16" ..... $10.00 Part# MANBIG516
3/8" ..... $10.00 Part# MANBIG38
7/16" ..... $11.00 Part# MANBIG716
1/2" ..... $11.00 Part# MANBIG12
9/16" ..... $12.00 Part# MANBIG916
5/8" ..... $12.00 Part# MANBIG58
11/16" ..... $13.00 Part# MANBIG1116
3/4" ..... $13.00 Part# MANBIG34
13/16" ..... $14.00 Part# MANBIG1316
7/8" ..... $14.00 Part# MANBIG78
15/16" ..... $15.00 Part# MANBIG1516
1" ..... $15.00 Part# MANBIG1
1-1/4" ..... $18.00 Part# MANBIG114
1-1/2" ..... $20.00 Part# MANBIG112
Long 1-1/2" ..... $25.00 Part# MANBIG112-L

Used to make large holes in glass beads, rings, sculpture or for core formed vessels. A large diameter stainless rod, 2" long with a 5/32" diameter (slightly larger than 1/8") mandrel attached as a handle. The total length is 12". The three smallest sizes, 3/16", 1/4" and 5/16", have an 1/8" handle. The Long 1-1/2" size head is 3" long and it has a ¼" handle that is 18" long. The handle is thin enough to make quicker rotations and marvering easier than if the whole tool was the same diameter as you would have if you were to use tubing, yet thick enough to make it hard to bend. Also, unlike tubing, you do not need to worry about moisture getting trapped in the handle and burning you. The large diameter stainless rod is cored out, on all but the 5/16" size, 7/8 of its 2" length to make it lighter. The end of the large diameter rod is solid so that the cored out area does not fill up when it dipped in mandrel release.

Osibin Cone And End Cap Mandrel
3/8" ..... $12.00 Part# MANCONE38
1/2" ..... $12.00 Part# MANCONE12
5/8" ..... $13.00 Part# MANCONE58
3/4" ..... $14.00 Part# MANCONE34
7/8" ..... $15.00 Part# MANCONE78
1" ..... $15.00 Part# MANCONE1

Used to for making cone shaped beads, such as bead caps, end caps to collect multiple strings of beads, bugle beads and vessel shapes. A tapered stainless steel cone is attached to an 1/8" mandrel, 12" long. The point of the cone begins about ½" from the end of the mandrel. The overall length of the cone is about 1-5/8". The wide end of the cone comes in five diameters, thereby giving you five angles to choose from. Pictured are the 1/2", 3/4" and 1" sizes.

Trimlett Two Hole Button Mandrel
1/16" ..... $5.50 Part# MANTRIM116
3/32" ..... $5.50 Part# MANTRIM332

Used to make two hole buttons and beads. This tool is shaped like a tuning fork. The end of the stainless steel mandrel that the button or bead is made on is a mandrel bent like a hair pin with a length of about 1½". The curve of the bend is welded to a stainless steel 1/8" X 9" mandrel as a handle. The 1/16" size has 1/16" tines spaced about 3/16" (5mm) apart and the 3/32" size has 3/32" tines spaced about 1/4" (6mm) apart. The distance between the two tines can be adjusted, using small pliers, to suit your application. Use with mandrel release, as you would with a regular mandrel. Button mandrels, with their two parallel rods, are a little harder to remove from the glass piece, because they have to be wiggled free instead of rotated free as you would do with a single rod bead mandrel. Also, the thinner 1/16" size is more susceptible to bending while removing the button, but easily straightened out with small pliers.

Smircich Tail Stock Holder
$8.50 Part# SMIR-TSH

Designed by Jim Smircich to make those technically perfect beads he is famous for. It is a wooden contoured handle that holds a brass rod with a cup shape near its end. Place the tip of the mandrel into the cup to steady it. By holding the tail stock holder in one hand and the mandrel in the other, you can control the bead within the flame more easily. It becomes instantly more stationary as you rotate the mandrel allowing you to place the bead in the flame exactly where you need it and keep the bead on center.

Small Economy Pin Vise
$4.00 Part# VISEECON

4½" pin vise has reversible collets at each end giving a range of holding from 0" to 1/8". Use to hold short mandrels or tungsten rods.

Mandrel Pin Vise
$22.95 Part# VISEMAN

he miniature three jawed chuck, similar to that on a drill, goes from completely closed up to 1/8" (3mm) in diameter to hold mandrels, tungsten rods and wires. Extremely useful when you find that holding thin mandrels is difficult, tungsten gets too hot to touch and wires are floppy and too hot to hold close to the glass. Simply remove the mandrel, tungsten or wire from the handle and insert a new one. The handle is completely hollow all the way through, so there is no limit to the length of the item you are holding. Handle is slightly under 3/8" (8mm) diameter. 6½" (15cm) overall length.

Large Pin Vise
$12.95 Part# VISELG

A three jawed chuck, similar to that on a drill, mounted to a contoured wood handle. Designed to work with tungsten rods, stainless steel rods, carbon rods or even to hold short glass rod ends up to 5/16" (7 mm) diameter. Keeps fingers from getting burned and gives you better leverage than just holding the rod.