Glossary / Sculpting Tools

Tungsten picks and probes

Fine tungsten points on handles, for making holes and fine detail in hot glass.

What it is

A length of tungsten held in a handle: Jasen Johnsen turns an aluminum handle and holds the tungsten in it with a set screw, in three diameters.⁠⁠[1] Carlo Donà also makes tungsten needles and a tungsten needle pincer.⁠⁠[2]

How it’s used

They’re used for making holes in glass.⁠⁠[1]⁠[2]

Sources

  1. Jasen Johnsen Glass Tools — Tungsten with Handle
  2. Carlo Donà — Crimps

Tungsten picks and probes in the archive 8

Photo Tool Maker Sellers
Tungsten Needle PincerA pincer with tungsten needles for making holes. Carlo Donà 1
Tungsten NeedlesTungsten needles, from the maker's crimp and tweezer range. Carlo Donà 1
Tungsten Pick Tool with ProbeA tungsten pick with a probe end, handmade by Jasen Johnsen. Jasen Johnsen Glass Tools 1
Tungsten Probe, 1.6mmA 1.6 mm tungsten probe for picking and piercing hot glass. Carlo Donà 2
Tungsten Probe, 2.4mmA 2.4 mm tungsten probe for picking and piercing hot glass. Carlo Donà 2
Tungsten Probe, 2mmA 2 mm tungsten probe for picking and piercing hot glass. Carlo Donà 2
Tungsten Probe, 3.2mmA 3.2 mm tungsten probe for picking and piercing hot glass. Carlo Donà 2
Tungsten with HandleA tungsten pick in a turned aluminum handle for making holes in glass. Jasen Johnsen Glass Tools 2