How to Trim Glass with Copper
Trimming frames the glass that will be used as part of a larger picture.
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Instructions
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Choose a copper ribbon that is slightly wider than the glass you are working with.
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Place the glass at the center of the copper ribbon.
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Wrap the copper around all sides of the glass, overlapping it a bit where they meet.
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Apply super glue to the ribbon. Be careful to fit the ribbon exactly how you want it since super glue is hard to move.
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Press the ribbon to the glass with your fingers so that the copper attaches to the glass.
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Run the glass cutter along all sides of the glass to remove wrinkles from the copper.
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Wrap the copper around the edges of the glass on both sides so it resembles the letter C.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the copper ribbon is straight before allowing the glue to dry.
Wear work gloves when handling glass.
