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Cherrywood Paddle Co. Paddle, 3" × 16"
by Acorn Glassworks
A heavy cherrywood paddle (3" × 16") with an ergonomic handle, for shaping and loading.
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Paddles & Blocks
Basic Block
by Blockhead Tools · Lynnwood, Washington, USA
The classic teardrop-shaped "Seattle style" block, the shape the American studio glass movement grew up with.
- Sizes
- 4–16, 18, and 20 cm across the widest point
- Head
- Pacific Northwest bigleaf maple
- Handle
- Purpleheart
- Hardware
- Stainless steel
Where to buy
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Olympic Color Rods — Olympic Color Rods, Blockhead's online sellerVisit seller ↗
Links last checked September 30, 2026.
About this tool
Keep blocks soaking in water (about 1/4 cup of bleach per 5 gallons) when not in use, and burn new ones in with a couple of clear gathers. Every style can be made left-handed by special order.
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