Carlisle Lucio Grande: the larger soft-glass sculpting torch
Carlisle Lucio Grande · Bench torch · Surface mix
The Carlisle Lucio Grande is a bigger version of the Lucio soft-glass sculpting torch — an extra row of ports gives it more flame for larger soft-glass work, and it ships on the Black Widow base.
Specs
- Mix type
- Surface mix
- Mount
- Bench
- Oxygen
- —
- Fuel
- Propane, Natural gas
- Skill level
- Intermediate, Advanced
- Glass
- Soft
- Best for
- Soft glass, Sculpture, Large work
- Price
- High ($$$) $$$
- Stages
- 1
Overview
The Carlisle Lucio Grande is, simply, a bigger Lucio. It takes Carlisle’s soft-glass sculpting torch and adds an extra row of ports for more flame, then ships it on the Black Widow base. The intended work is the same as the standard Lucio — soft, low-stress heat for soft glass — just at larger scale.
The flame
Like the Lucio, the Grande is a surface-mix torch built for soft, wide, low-stress heat rather than a sharp production flame. The extra row of ports gives it more reach for bigger pieces while keeping the gentle, even character that makes the Lucio suited to sensitive soft-glass sculpture. For why that matters, see soaking vs penetrating flame.
Who it’s for
The Lucio Grande suits intermediate-to-advanced soft-glass artists working at larger scale — anyone who likes what the Lucio does but needs more flame for bigger sculptural work. It’s a soft-glass specialist, not a boro or detail torch; our source data lists it for soft glass. For the glass-type context, see soft glass vs boro vs quartz.
Fuel & oxygen
The Grande burns propane or natural gas with oxygen. Carlisle’s published specs for this model are sparse — our source data doesn’t list a jet count, oxygen flow, or fuel pressures — so we won’t put numbers on it. As the standard Lucio runs best on natural gas, that’s worth confirming for the Grande too; see propane vs natural gas for torchwork. Confirm the flow figures with Carlisle and match them to your oxygen supply before buying.
Where it sits in the Carlisle lineup
The Lucio Grande is the larger of Carlisle’s two dedicated soft-glass sculpting torches, sitting just above the Lucio. Both stand apart from the combination CC family and the boro-oriented Wildcat as the soft-glass specialists in the catalog.
Before you buy
Budget for the whole system, not just the torch: oxygen (a concentrator or tanks), the correct regulator, flashback arrestors on both lines, didymium eyewear, and ventilation. New to plumbing a torch? Start with the fittings, hoses & connectors guide and the glass torch safety setup guide.
Editor’s note: published specs for the Lucio Grande are sparse in our source data — Carlisle doesn’t list its jet count, oxygen flow, fuel pressures, or current pricing. Confirm all of those with Carlisle before purchasing.
Best for: Intermediate-to-advanced soft-glass artists working at larger scale who want the Lucio's soft, low-stress flame with more reach.
Not for: Boro production, fine detail, or beginners — like the Lucio, it's a soft-glass specialist, just bigger.
Pros
- + Larger version of the Lucio with an extra row of ports for more flame
- + Carries the Lucio's soft-glass, low-stress sculpting character into bigger work
- + Surface-mix flame
- + Ships on the Black Widow base
Cons
- − Soft-glass specialist — not a boro or detail torch
- − High price band
- − Sparse published specs — jets, oxygen flow, fuel pressures, and MSRP aren't listed; confirm with Carlisle
Flame notes
Larger version of the Lucio soft-glass sculpting torch (extra row of ports); ships on the Black Widow base.
Maker
Carlisle Machine Works
USA
Focus: Soft, Boro, Beads
CC and Mini CC surface-mix torches; Mini CC beloved as a forgiving beginner/soft-glass torch.
Related reading
FAQ
- How is the Lucio Grande different from the Lucio?
- It's a larger version of the Lucio soft-glass sculpting torch, with an extra row of ports for more flame, and it ships on the Black Widow base rather than the Mini CC base. The intended use is the same soft, low-stress soft-glass work — just at larger scale.
- What is the Lucio Grande for?
- Larger soft-glass sculptural work. It carries the Lucio's soft, wide, low-stress flame approach into bigger pieces where you need more flame but still want gentle, even heat.
- Can the Lucio Grande do boro?
- Our source data lists it for soft glass, not boro. We won't claim a boro capability the data doesn't support — if you work boro, look at a different Carlisle.
- How much oxygen does the Lucio Grande need?
- Carlisle doesn't publish exact oxygen flow, jet count, or fuel pressures for the Lucio Grande in our source data. Confirm those figures with Carlisle and match them to your oxygen supply before buying.