How to Trim Glass with Copper

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Trimming frames the glass that will be used as part of a larger picture.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Choose a copper ribbon that is slightly wider than the glass you are working with.
Step 2

Place the glass at the center of the copper ribbon.
Step 3

Wrap the copper around all sides of the glass, overlapping it a bit where they meet.
Step 4

Apply super glue to the ribbon. Be careful to fit the ribbon exactly how you want it since super glue is hard to move.
Step 5

Press the ribbon to the glass with your fingers so that the copper attaches to the glass.
Step 6

Run the glass cutter along all sides of the glass to remove wrinkles from the copper.
Step 7

Wrap the copper around the edges of the glass on both sides so it resembles the letter C.