Monday, October 19, 2009

QUICK GLASS CUTTING TIPS

The table you are cutting on must be flat.

Pressing too hard with the glass cutter will produce imperfections along the freshly cut glass edge. Press just hard enough to make an even, steady noise and a consistent score line.

Here is a fast way to cut small pieces. The only tools you will need are a glass cutter and straight edge. First, make all your score lines on the glass. Then turn the glass over and tap out the pieces.

When making a long cut, do not lift the glass as you break it with breaking pliers. Lifting can put a slight bow in the glass, which causes it to separate erratically. Instead, leave the glass flat on the table, pull a little out from the edge, and break it with piers.

After scoring, use breaking pliers to separate a narrow piece of glass.

(Kiln Pointer from Paragon)

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