How To Cut Stained Glass Sheets
Clear a flat surface.
How to cut stained glass sheets. Place the glass on the surface. In this demonstration we will. From the tools grinders glass kits molds. If you are cutting thicker stained glass you can use breaking pliers a specialist tool for cutting to apply even pressure to either side of the score line.
The surface should be a table or countertop that has plenty of space for your glass. Work in an area. Cutting straight lines 1. Be careful when handling the glass so that you do not accidentally drop or break it.
Glass pack may contain strikers which will mature to their final color upon firing. Always check the oil level in your cutter before you start. Stained glass cut and numbered and laid out on pattern helpful resources. Carbide wheel cutters are the most commonly recommended when making stained glass or fused glass art.
Tips for improving your glass cutting skills. Avoid working over carpet because of the risk of getting glass shards on the floor if the glass breaks. Here s a look at the tools and techniques for cutting stained glass from glass crafters stained glass supplies. Hand blown stained glass sheet by st just.
Purchase a pair of safety glasses that fit your face comfortably. Select a high quality self oiling glass cutter that fits comfortably in your hand. Each pack contains 8 easy to cut pieces approximately 6 x 6. The sheet should split easily.
Whether you re making a stained glass project or glass fusing project one of the essential skills is knowing how to cut glass. Stained glass sheets come in a huge array of colours textures and transparencies. These have a smaller harder wheel than the plain steel wheel cutters and this allows the glass to be scored using less pressure. Create with autumn s color palette create with the vibrant colors of fall s changing leaves and create beautiful fused and stained glass art inspired by nature s palette.
Wear your glasses every time you work. You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your glass. Use a marker to draw the. For their own safety keep pets and.