Cutting Stained Glass
Learn How to Cut Stained Glass – Tutorials For All Skill Levels
Learning how to cut stained glass is the most scary process you’ll have to do when making stained glass. But that’s only because it’s such a different material from anything you’re used to. There’s nothing quite like it.
Each step in these tutorials is taken slowly, taking the fear out of stained glass and showing you the beauty instead. You’ll be cutting like a professional in no time!
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Cutting inside curves isn’t as hard as you might think! Just follow the steps in this free-e book ‘Cutting Perfect Curves’.You’ll also receive ‘Dazzle’, a newsletter for inspiring and sharing skills and tips. |
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No more wasting expensive art glass! Learn how to use a glass cutter easily with this video and illustrated tutorial.
Never be afraid of cutting glass circles again. |
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100% proof that you CAN cut glass with scissors! It’s wild but it’s true. Find out how and the science behind it in this 2.5 minute video. |
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What shapes can be cut in glass? Find out in these especially made slideshows. Learn how best to divide shapes up to make them ‘cuttable’. |
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3 ways to cut glass shapes accurately How would it feel to have different cutting options at your fingertips? Build your skills and confidence to tackle any type of glass and shape here |
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Choose the cutter that suits you and fits your needs here. Includes a helpful video showing all the different types available. |
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A comprehensive tutorial covering making a scoreline and five ways to run or break the score. With advice on when to use each method and a troubleshooting section. |
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Be economical with artglass with these money-saving tips. Includes a video showing different cutting techniques. |
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Always wanted to cut a perfect circle? Here’s a video tutorial that shows you how, using only a cutter and grozer-breaker pliers. No expensive glass circle cutter needed! |
How To Cut Stained Glass For Beginners
Learn how to cut stained glass from the very beginning. Follow the links to learn about the shapes you can and can’t cut, and which ones are easier than others. There’s three slideshows to easily demonstrate the shapes to you, so that you can start cutting with a good idea of what is (and what isn’t!) possible when cutting glass.
As ever, the tools you use are very important. To help you choose the type of cutter that’s right for you there’s an overview of the main types available, with buying advice if you need it.
For beginners who have never cut glass before, there’s demonstrations on how to hold the cutter and make a good scoreline.
Once you’ve got the hang of that, there’s detailed instructions on how to ‘break’, or ‘run’ the scoreline. Not just one method, but FIVE ways! This is to give you the choice that you’ll need once you start making more complicated stained glass.
There’s a page with photos showing you how to place the templates in such a way to save your precious glass.
And then, when you’re feeling confident, there’s a step by step lesson on cutting a glass circle. And that’s without using an expensive circle cutter!
Real Glass Painting website is one of the best on the web for learning about painting on glass
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Hi Millie,
No matter what I do, or how light or hard my pressure is when scoring my glass I always break it off of the score line. I’m so frustrated! I don’t know where I’m going wrong! I have all the right tools…Please help me!!!!
P.S.
I can’t even cut a straight line-or strip!
Ally
Everyone starts in that position Ally. You’ll be surprised but lots of people find cutting straight lines in glass harder than curves. They’re so unforgiving.
If your glass is breaking off the score line it indicates that the score is not a continuous line or done with even pressure. I would suggest going back to basics and getting a piece of window glass to practise on. Don’t think about the shape, just practise getting your pressure even for the whole length of the score.
Have a look at my ‘Key to a Perfect Scoreline‘ video and try it out for starters. Good luck and please don’t despair.
Millie,I’ll bet that you are a fun teacher and creative task master. What a joy to study with you.
Here is a hint that I’ll gladly share….Pre-heat your glass prior to foiling. How? Go to a thrift store and buy a table warmer.Put your glass pieces on it. The glue on the foil sticks exponentially
better. Granted, larger pieces are a bit warm and you might have to juggle them a bit, but it soon
cools so that you can comfortably foil the piece.
Ha! I like the thought of you juggling glass, Mike 🙂
Thank you for your great tip – very useful. I might put it on the Copper Foil Not Sticking page – add it to all the other helpful suggestions. Thanks again!