Listed here are several types and sizes of mandrels for forming beads on, pin vice options used to hold them, and tubes that can be used as mandrels or for blowing.
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Thimble Mandrels
  2 sizes, $12.50 each

		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. Thimble by Cynthia Tilker.
		Learn More Select ItemThimble Mandrel - Medium $12.50Thimble Mandrel - Large $12.50

Hollow Bead Mandrels
Puffy Mandrels
  3 diameters, 7 packs, from $8.00 to $45.00

		Now you can make hollow beads much easier than the old fashioned way, using these stainless steel tube mandrels with a small blow hole on their side. PDF instructions for using the Puffy Mandrel, by Jeri Warhaftig.
		Learn More Select Item3/32'' Puffy Mandrels - 1 Mandrel $8.003/32'' Puffy Mandrels - 2 Pack $15.003/32'' Puffy Mandrels - 5 Pack $35.001/8'' Puffiy Mandrels - 1 Mandrel $9.001/8'' Puffiy Mandrels - 2 Pack $17.001/8'' Puffiy Mandrels - 5 Pack $40.003/32'' & 1/8'' Puffy Mandrels - 3+3 Pack $45.001/4'' X 12'' Hollow Bead Mandrel $18.001/4'' X 16'' Hollow Bead Mandrel $19.00

Bead Mandrels With Brass Sheath
  $8.50 per dozen

	9" Length. 1/16" mandrel with a brass sheath.
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Bead Mandrels
  2 lengths, 8 diameters, 2 Variety Packs, from $5.00 to $12.00

	Stainless steel rods used to make beads on.
	Learn More 9" Length Select ItemBead Mandrels - .035'' X 9'' - 12 Pack $5.00Bead Mandrels - .045" X 9" - 12 Pack $5.00Bead Mandrels - 1/16" X 9" - 12 Pack $5.50Bead Mandrels - 3/32" X 9" - 12 Pack $7.50Bead Mandrels - 1/8" X 9" - 12 Pack $9.50Bead Mandrels - 5/32" X 9" - 6 Pack $9.00Bead Mandrels - 3/16" X 9" - 6 Pack $10.50Bead Mandrels - 1/4'' X 9'' - 3 Pack $9.50Bead Mandrels - 9" Variety Pack, 2 each except ¼" $9.50
	Learn More 12" Length Select ItemBead Mandrels - .035" X 12" - 12 Pack $6.00Bead Mandrels - .045" X 12" - 12 Pack $6.00Bead Mandrels - 1/16" X 12" - 12 Pack $6.50Bead Mandrels - 3/32" X 12" - 12 Pack $8.50Bead Mandrels - 1/8" X 12" - 12 Pack $10.75Bead Mandrels - 5/32" X 12" - 6 Pack $10.00Bead Mandrels - 3/16" X 12" - 6 Pack $12.00Bead Mandrels - 1/4" X 12" - 3 Pack $11.00Bead Mandrels - 12" Variety Pack, 2 each except ¼" $13.00

Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing
  2 lengths, 3 diameters, from $9.50 to $ 11.50

	Used for blowing and punties, as well as for making large holes in glass beads.
	Learn More Select ItemHeavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/4'' x 12'' $9.50Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/4'' x 16'' $10.50Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 3/8'' x 12'' $10.00Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 3/8'' x 16'' $11.00Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/2'' x 12'' $10.00Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Tubing - 1/2'' x 16'' $11.50

Emiko's Big Glass Hole Mandrel
  15 sizes, from $10.00 to $25.00

Used to make large holes in glass beads, rings, sculpture or for core formed vessels. 13/16" Size Pictured

Learn More Select ItemEmiko Mandrel - 5/16" $10.00Emiko Mandrel - 3/8" $10.00Emiko Mandrel - 7/16" $11.00Emiko Mandrel - 1/2" $11.00Emiko Mandrel - 9/16" $12.00Emiko Mandrel - 5/8" $12.00Emiko Mandrel - 11/16" $13.00Emiko Mandrel - 3/4" $13.00Emiko Mandrel - 13/16" $14.00Emiko Mandrel - 7/8" $14.00Emiko Mandrel - 15/16" $15.00Emiko Mandrel - 1" $15.00Emiko Mandrel - 1-1/4" $18.00Emiko Mandrel - 1-1/2" $20.00Emiko Mandrel - 1-1/2" Long $25.00

Osibin Cone And End Cap Mandrel
  6 sizes, from $12.00 to $15.00

	Used to for making cone shaped beads, such as bead caps, end caps to collect multiple strings of beads, bugle beads and vessel shapes.
	Learn More Select ItemOsibin Cone Mandrel - 3/8" $12.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 1/2" $12.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 5/8" $13.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 3/4" $14.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 7/8" $15.00Osibin Cone Mandrel - 1" $15.00

Trimlett Two Hole Button Mandrel
  2 sizes, $5.50 each

	Used to make two hole buttons and beads.
	Learn More Select ItemTrimlett Two Hole Mandrel 1/16" $5.50Trimlett Two Hole Mandrel 3/32" $5.50

Smircich Tail Stock Holder
  $8.50

		Used to give support and steady the tip of the mandrel.
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Small Economy Pin Vise
  $4.00

		4½" pin vise with reversible collets.
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Mandrel Pin Vise
  $20.00

		Holds mandrels or tungsten rods up to 5/32".
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Large Pin Vise
  $8.50

		A three jawed chuck, similar to that on a drill, mounted to a contoured wood handle, holds up to 5/16" (7 mm) diameter.
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