Face Shields

*** Update ***
Due to changes in the order minimum requirements from the manufacturer of these face shields, once our existing inventory is sold, we will no longer be stocking the green or gold plated windows. These will still be available, but only as a special drop-shipped order. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Proper face protection is very important in many aspects of working hot glass.

The face shield system we carry is a modular system. This allows you, the artist, to configure your face shield to fit your needs. This also allows you to upgrade and/or repair your shield without having to buy a whole new shield.

The foundation of this system is the headgear. It features an adjustable headband that can fit all head sizes, a ratcheting mechanism with adjustable tension that holds the faceshield in place either up or down (or in between), and a 3" spark guard. This headgear is made of materials designed for high temperatures and severe service applications.



To the headgear, you attach the shield itself, or 'window'. These windows are made from injection molded and optically correct Lexan. This results in a window with both high impact strength and high temperature resistance. Each window measures 10" tall x 20" wide x .060" thick.

The windows come in several shaded to match your needs:



* Clear (shown above)
* Medium Green
* Dark Green (shown below)



In situations where you are working near high heat (such as lampworking large borosilicate pieces, or putting large pieces of blown glass into a kiln), we offer windows with a metalized gold plating. This protective coating provided high temperature radiant heat reflection. This coating is available on both the Clear and Medium Green windows.



* Metalized Gold on Clear (shown above)
* Metalized Gold on Medium Green

And, there are times when you want physical protection that won't melt. For this, we carry a black wire screen 'window'. This screen measures 8" tall x 15-1/2" wide.

(Headgear and windows sold separately)