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Cutting Glass for the Background of a Mosaic
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Summary: Using a set of nippers, an expert shows how to cut glass pieces for a mosaic background in this free mosaic glass art instructional video. Get tips on artistic background patterns for mosaics!
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" Now to cut the background pieces of the design, you use these glass nippers. You can cut a random pattern like this, for filler in the background, or you can cut square pieces. I like both, but I’m beginning to like the square pieces best. I think the design is really strong when you place square pieces in an artistic way to create the flow of the pattern in the background. So that’s all you need to know on cutting your glass. "
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pilar1 said
on 8/2/2008 I learned some interesting tips for my use. Thank-You
bgirlblues said
on 12/18/2008 Where are your safety glasses? Your pieces are flying all over the table and can easily go into the eye. Beginners who do not know how to use the tools properly can get severely hurt. As an "expert" making a video, safety should be your first priority when teaching others.