Retrieval Tool Kit for Delicate Glassware & Tight Spaces

People often run into the issue of tiny objects, like Q-tip ends, getting stuck in delicate or intricately shaped glassware—think ash catchers with sentimental value. They need a way to retrieve these items without breaking the glass. A specialized kit with fine, non-scratching hooks, flexible grabbers, and micro-tools would be incredibly useful. The benefit? It could boost sales of this unique tool kit.

Origin Reddit Post

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Qtip end got stuck..

Posted by u/Current_Worker784206/02/2025
My gf was cleaning my ash catcher.. it has sentimental value is there anyway to get this qtip end out with breaking it. I tried soaking it 99% iso

Top Comments

u/Elegant-Ferret-8116
burn it
u/funktion666
Paper clip would be my suggestion. Next time only use salt and rubbing alcohol for the tough to reach spots. I have silicone stoppers and caps for each end of my glass pieces, allows me to
u/ModeratelyWhite
Use a piece of wire from a clothes hanger or a pipe cleaner and try to hook it out, if that doesn't work try to burn it up then wash it out.
u/ModeratelyWhite
True, didn't even think of that
u/RedMinor2
Try.
u/YakApprehensive7620
Paper clip would work too
u/thatoneotherguy42
Thin flexible wire to hook it.

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