Sometimes big improvements can be made in your cutting accuracy simply by changing the way you hold your glass cutter.
There are many many ways of holding a cutter, but the best one is the one that’s right for you. It has to feel comfortable in your hand and act as an extension to your hand.
Have a look at the 2 minute video above to take control of your glass cutter, don’t let it control you!
Feel free to comment below with any thoughts or additional tips. Thanks.
I will try using both hands. I wondered how you keep the glass from moving as you are cutting it.
Good question Charlene. Try cutting glass with your body over the glass. The pressure from above keeps it in place.
Good luck.
merci pour tous les conseils c,est excellent!!
You’re welcome Linda, glad you find my site helpful.
Oh So much better. Thank you. The hand on top really makes a difference.
That’s so good to know Margaret, thanks for letting me know.
Milly — Thank you for sharing your knowledge and help with stained glass. Your e-books have helped me a lot with my glass cutting.
Thanks again for all your help & giving !
That’s kind of you to say Carol, thank you. As a teacher I love to hear such things 🙂
Thank you Milly for sharing your knowledge!
You’re most welcome Ryana, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you Milly
You’re very welcome Viktoriia.
Just to comment tgat not all cutter heads have the screw at the front. The important element is the cut out at the back.
Thanks for that info Stephen, very good point.
Thank you for taking time out making this Video.
I’m sure there are many glass workers like myself who work quietly on their own in their “shed” which can be totally absorbing and relaxing, but the downside is not picking up new ideas or alternative ways of doing things from others. Your site has helped me to freshen up my thinking .
Hi Dale, thanks for your thoughtful comment. It got me to thinking that it’s people like you – that are open to new ideas and willing to come out of their ‘shed’ on occasion – that progress faster and go further than those who stay with their own ideas and stick with them. Good luck with experimenting now and in the future!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
You’re welcome Nancy! I’m getting such a lovely response from everyone it makes my work a pleasure 🙂
Very nicely done. There are a few other cutters out there on the market now that most people do not know how to use.
Thanks Gayle. I’ll have to get another video together for the other cutters…
thanks for the info! i hadn’t been using two hands with the pistol grip and think this will be a great benefit and assist. Carol R.
Hi Carol, yes, 2 hands can help, give it a go! Anything that aids the cutting process is a good thing 🙂
Simple and to the point. When I first learned how to cut stainglass 13 years ago I was taught that there’s a right way and wrong way to hold your cutter. Bottom line, we’re all going to hold it the way that’s most comfy. Thank you for reassuring us all.
Hi Nancy, thanks for your comment. Stained glass is full of different ways of doing things… it’s just finding the one that suits!
Hi Millie ! I just want to thank you, for sharing your knowledge so clearly and efficiently.
You’re most welcome Laura! Glad it’s helping you with this lovely craft 🙂