Item Name: Gladstar Handee Burnisher SKU: 2393 Description: The Gladstar Handee Burnisher is a handheld burnishing tool used to apply firm, controlled pressure to a surface without gouging or tearing it. It is constructed as a compact hand tool with a smooth working tip designed to press, smooth, and polish materials during finishing. In glasswork studios, a burnisher is most commonly used in stained glass and kilnformed glass finishing steps where you need to seat foil cleanly, tighten edges, and smooth down materials for a more professional final look. It is also useful anywhere you need to apply pressure in a small, precise area while keeping the surface clean and even. How it is used: Use the smooth tip to press foil down tightly along the glass edge so it conforms cleanly before soldering. Burnish along seams and corners to improve adhesion and reduce lifted edges that can trap flux or create weak solder lines. Apply steady pressure in short passes rather than digging in, keeping the tool moving to avoid marking softer materials. Use it as a final smoothing step after fitting and wrapping pieces so your soldering stage starts with tight, consistent foil.
