How to cut stained glass

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Introduction

Cutting stained glass can be done using various methods. Today there are many available options in stained glass tools to ease cutting.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Tips & Warnings:

  • Use a comfortable stance.
  • Consistent pressure eliminates a bad score.
  • Use a cutting oil.
  • Glass chips can be a hazard along with sharp edges on the glass after cut. Use safety glasses and common sense at all times.
Step1
Choose a glass cutter for your ability level.
Step2
Use a pattern that will reflect your skills.
Step3
keep a consistent pressure on the glass surface with the cutter and score the glass. Using breaking pliers to remove excess glass from cut area. Grind if needed.

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SKAMP

SKAMP said

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on 9/15/2008 Video all pixulated broken sound what a shame

Lillianna

Lillianna said

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on 4/29/2008 Nice work! Being able to watch someone score glass properly is extremely important to someone that's just starting to work with glass.

Cindyloo

Cindyloo said

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on 4/21/2008 Geez, you make it look so easy!!

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