Things You'll Need:
- Paper
- Sharpie
- Glass
- Safety glasses
- Running pliers
- Combination pliers
- Glass grinder
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Step 1
Make a pattern of the design you want by sketching it on paper with a black marker. Use carbon paper so that you have two additional copies; the pattern is your master copy. If you've never worked on stained glass before, start with a straight-line pattern such as squares, diamonds or rectangles.
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Step 2
Take one copy and cut along the lines you've sketched. Arrange the cut pieces of paper on the glass. Use a marker to outline each piece on the glass.
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Step 3
Place the glass on a flat surface and put on a pair of safety glasses to protect yourself from glass slivers. Holding the glass cutter the same way you would hold a pencil, lightly score the glass along the lines you drew.
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Step 4
Break the glass in a straight line by placing it on a table. Align the score line flush with the edge of the table and lightly push with a downward motion.
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Step 5
Score curves on stained glass by following steps 1 through 3, drawing curves instead of straight lines.
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Step 6
Use a pair of combination pliers to break a curve. Place the pliers right at the score line (curve) and lightly pull downward.
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Step 7
Arrange all the pieces over the master copy. Make sure they look and fit the way you want. Next, put on your safety glasses and sand all the pieces with a glass grinder.










