Bead Smith has revamped their thread burner with the new Thread Zap II. Tip heats instantly with the push of a button. Let go of button almost immediately to get the most life out of the tip. Trim, burns, or melts thread with one touch. No more frayed ends. Extra fine tip allows for precision application. Ideal for finishing bead weaving and stringing projects. Battery operated. Replaceable tips sold separately. Quantity: 1 Thread Zap II thread burner, batteries not included. CAUTION: Tip gets EXTREMELY HOT when button is depressed, over 700 degrees. Keep away from children, flammable materials, and skin. Keep cap on when not in use.