About BoroDepot

BoroDepot, a brand of Franklin Lifescience Trade, is a specialty supplier of high-quality borosilicate glass — tubes, rods, and more — serving scientists, researchers, lampworkers, and glass artists across the United States and Mexico.

Our Mission

We're passionate about keeping the art of lampworking alive — and helping it grow. We see lampworking as a craft with a bright future, and we want to be part of making it more accessible. That means offering a wide selection of quality glass at prices that make it easier for beginners to get started and for experienced artists to practice without limits. More material, more practice, more art.

Our sourcing philosophy is simple: local first, best always. We strive to work with local suppliers whenever possible. When that's not an option, we go with the best available — no compromises on quality.

Who We Are

We bridge two worlds: the precision demands of the laboratory and the creative vision of the artist's studio. Whether you're building distillation equipment, crafting intricate lampwork beads, or fabricating custom scientific glassware, we source and supply the materials that make your work possible.

Our catalog includes clear borosilicate glass tubes and rods in a wide range of diameters and lengths, as well as a vibrant selection of colored glass rods — all professionally cut and flame polished for clean, ready-to-use results.

Our Sourcing

We take sourcing seriously, and that means working with manufacturers who bring real expertise to the glass they produce.

Our Asian suppliers come from pharmaceutical manufacturing backgrounds, producing USP-grade borosilicate glass to the exacting standards required by the pharmaceutical industry. This means tighter tolerances, consistent wall thickness, and glass you can trust for sensitive scientific and laboratory applications.

Our Mexican suppliers are industrial electrical engineers who bring a deep understanding of material performance under demanding conditions. Their expertise translates into borosilicate glass built for durability, precision, and reliability in fabrication and industrial environments.

Who We Serve

Our customers include university and research laboratories, independent scientific glassblowers, lampworking artists, fabrication shops, and hobbyists — anyone who needs reliable borosilicate glass on both sides of the US-Mexico border.

Get in Touch

Have a custom order or a question about our products? We're here to help. Reach out and let's talk glass.