How to Cut Glass - Beginner Tips

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  • @keitharoo1962
    @keitharoo1962 Год назад +23

    I learned more from you in 10 minutes than watching half an hour of other videos on the subject! Thank you for the lesson!

  • @SumeshKhanal
    @SumeshKhanal 2 года назад +46

    Tip 1 03:17 Only score the glass once. Repeating will dull the blade.
    Tip 2 03:42 Hold cutter 90 degrees vertically. If you tilt the cutter, the glass will break at an angle.
    Tip 3 04:15 Hold even pressure. Try to score across rather than from top to bottom.
    05:18 How to break the glass.
    05:48 Running pliers

  • @hidingfromu5293
    @hidingfromu5293 Год назад +5

    You had me at the belt loops. Now I’m ready to cut some glass that I’ve been putting off because I really didn’t know how.

  • @phil2bfree
    @phil2bfree 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was an excellent guide to various techniques to cut glass & I also appreciated your subtle & skillful sense of humor.

  • @JohnLittleIII-z6s
    @JohnLittleIII-z6s Год назад

    I really appreciated your video. I have watched several videos before this one even passed up watching this. The other videos I had so many questions as to why this why that what about this what about that. This is very confusing and then trying to watch five other videos and put them all together I still had so many questions and watching your video every question was answered. I would even begin to ask myself a question but you'd already be in the process of answering the question I was gonna ask . The most informative, easy to understand, you demonstrated what you were speaking of. While showing a variety of tools available explaining how they work, why they work the way they do. Not only for beginners but also for those who think they know the most about glass cutting. Thank you. When I have a few minutes of spare time soon, I'll be exploring your page too learn more about things I didn't know I needed to know. Thank you very much 10 stars. P.s. watching " how it's made" and other popular learning shows unfortunately did not answer any, ( not a single 1) of my questions. Good job!!!

  • @patrickscahillii9365
    @patrickscahillii9365 Год назад +2

    Very good and to the point
    information. I'm making a career change and this is helpful in my research, keep up the good work and God bless you.

  • @dimik3855
    @dimik3855 Год назад +5

    No nonsense, a good teacher and a dash of humor. I like this woman.

  • @kimbird4077
    @kimbird4077 7 месяцев назад

    This was very helpful. I am an artist and I am going to start making my own frames and cutting glass for the frames. I cut my glass and did a fine job. Thank you.

  • @7o9h
    @7o9h 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you v. much for the informative and great video. I have a question about the cutting oil, when do we need it?

  • @m.r.3925
    @m.r.3925 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video. I've been putting off finishing my fireplace tile project due to having to cut around the gas valve controls. But not anymore. Thank you!

  • @heatheranderson2552
    @heatheranderson2552 11 месяцев назад

    This was a great refresher video for me and I really like how clearly you explained how to break the glass

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 2 месяца назад

    Give me a break...give me a break, break me off a piece of that...Good tutorial. I'm just starting out and had my first lesson yesterday. Youm now have a new subscriber.

  • @jamescouffer8316
    @jamescouffer8316 8 месяцев назад

    It was the very best instructional video that I have ever seen! Keep up the fantastic work, and I hope that in the future , if I have a question about a new hobby skill, that you are the one with the answers!! Great job!

  • @NotAboutTheClicks
    @NotAboutTheClicks 2 года назад +4

    Love that kit-kat replay with the awkward return to instruction, and leaving that high pitched "there we go!" after the are cut. Great job, very helpful!👍🏻

  • @clivelewis2151
    @clivelewis2151 Год назад

    Good stuff!!! I messed up a lot of glass before watching you, now the cuts look great!!!

  • @thedapperpauper
    @thedapperpauper 3 года назад +9

    Nice! Covered all I needed to know for my glass cutting project! Awesome!
    (noob here, so even the tools shown was a great help.) Thanks!

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад +2

      Perfect! I’m glad it was helpful! Good luck and be patient! It takes practice! 💜

    • @noellwilson1273
      @noellwilson1273 3 года назад

      Thanks for the video. Please consider emphasizing the tool names. I haven’t looked for the pliers yet but I’m fairly sure I’m looking for “running” pliers. Maybe “grosser” pliers? I tried to listen to that one several times.

  • @tigereyes3583
    @tigereyes3583 Год назад

    Wow! It looks so easy when you do it.

  • @DirtyBlonde_MI
    @DirtyBlonde_MI 8 месяцев назад

    Omgosh, yes, the door thing, I swear.... very few things set me over the edge of what I can emotionally cope with like that belt loop thing does. I have a major orthopedic injury to my lumbar spine and severe R.A., which makes little things like this absolutely maddening because I already don't move like l used to (36 yo newly single mother, too). I could've sworn I was the only person with this issue. Nice video, helps a lot with my DIY endeavors for home projects that now I'm on my own with... your details and examples are really helpful! Thanks!

  • @rinaberkus1046
    @rinaberkus1046 3 года назад +3

    This was very helpful, both the demonstration of the appropriate tools and how to achieve a curved cut.

  • @4tcobb
    @4tcobb 11 месяцев назад

    thank you for a great instructional video. beautiful instructor too

  • @lorrainehayes4688
    @lorrainehayes4688 Год назад

    Just what I needed to see, thank you so very much.

  • @landroverday
    @landroverday 6 месяцев назад

    You are a good teacher.

  • @nobodyfields4021
    @nobodyfields4021 3 года назад +1

    Super cute and very informing. Thank you!

  • @andrewperera4270
    @andrewperera4270 Год назад +1

    Well explained glass cutting tips. Like. Thanks you mam,

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 9 месяцев назад

    I like the ever decreasing radii to get the cutaway you wanted. Neat , thank you very much😊👍

  • @tayloredart
    @tayloredart Год назад

    Excellent video! So informative and helpful, thank you. I’m off to purchase the tools and try it

  • @gpruch1115
    @gpruch1115 2 года назад

    thanks a lot, I'm glad I found you, or else I would have made a lot of mistakes,
    I really learned a lot, you're a good teacher not too much not too little perfect,
    thanks again G

  • @kathleenkrueger6989
    @kathleenkrueger6989 2 месяца назад

    Thank you. Years ago I took a Stai Ed glass class. I have some 130 year old Stai Ed glass that I want to make hearts out of for suncatchers. I plan to roughly cut a heart shape then tumble pie es in rock polisher. Is there any way to make a small pierced hole in the glass ? Large enough to run a wire through ?

  • @xHawgRyderx
    @xHawgRyderx 2 года назад

    Is professional high volume cutting the carbide wheel lasts 1-2 weeks. We replaced them regularly. Pliers were only used to per say chip chunks of a bad run. Most people don’t understand what running the glass is . It’s basically tapping the score edge start and using both hands with finger pressure in a lifting motion causing the fracture to follow the cut line.

  • @stevec9669
    @stevec9669 Год назад

    OMG, cutting those curves, you are the master! 👍
    I just started learning cutting glass. I need to cut a thin strip (1" wide), 34" long out of my existing glass, 34"x41", to fit into a frame. (Successfully practiced cutting a few big wide pieces for now.) Any suggestion on how to carry out my real task?

  • @milesmania1150
    @milesmania1150 Год назад

    I love the intro and I can see that happening. So cute.

  • @dumbluck6180
    @dumbluck6180 Год назад +1

    I hate it when my belt loops do that! Thanks for sharing the cutting tips.

  • @sharonwaters2300
    @sharonwaters2300 Год назад

    Thank You so much very much for this Absolutely Awesome instructing Video on glass cutting., You are a Fabulous Instructor ✨‼️

  • @josebobadilla-ortiz7405
    @josebobadilla-ortiz7405 Год назад

    I'm going to practice now on all the glass I've broken haha. Thank you very much for this.

  • @alcroc
    @alcroc 3 года назад

    Brilliant! Can't wait for my glass cutter to arrive! Mark. UK.

  • @olusialovesgod9724
    @olusialovesgod9724 3 месяца назад

    Hello there can I have a link on where to buy any of these tools?

  • @winstonclarke9221
    @winstonclarke9221 2 года назад

    Nice Work, and Great explanation.

  • @margaretwestaway3491
    @margaretwestaway3491 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much. I am having problems with using pliers on curves. Duh yes cut many little curves to get the result I want. Will practice practice and practice. Looking forward to seeing more of your instructions.

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      You're welcome Margaret! There are always little tips to learn to improve. And definitely practice, practice, practice! 😊

  • @lesleynewport775
    @lesleynewport775 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent teaching

  • @gunjansharma1918
    @gunjansharma1918 5 месяцев назад

    Actually not into glass cutting but sometimes,need glasses for my projects usually I go to professional glass cutters, would like to try one myself, thanks 👃

  • @mazenbarakat
    @mazenbarakat 3 года назад

    Excellent lesson for me from expert person like you. Many thanks, you are great

  • @reneescamilla4422
    @reneescamilla4422 2 года назад

    Thanks! I learned a whole bunch about cutting glass with this one video, you make great videos. And belt loop getting hooked yup it's happened to me too

  • @QiBoy777
    @QiBoy777 Год назад

    Wow! Super awesome! Thank you!

  • @genekeranen2489
    @genekeranen2489 2 года назад

    Great video and yes I also get my belt loop caught on door handles.

  • @ferenckavalecz8248
    @ferenckavalecz8248 2 месяца назад

    Great video. Thank you 🙏😊

  • @jwruns26
    @jwruns26 2 года назад

    Love the Kit Kat analogy. Thank you

  • @turntableman33
    @turntableman33 Год назад

    Do you have to sand the cut edge at all or is it safe to handle without?

  • @JagaimoNoTensai
    @JagaimoNoTensai 10 месяцев назад

    Very informative advice to start on my journey of glass cutting, thankyou kindly Heather.
    I want to learn so i can make some customised deep glass pools for my hermit crabs out of some old broken tanks i have. My hermies also thankyou for the to be lavish pools they will throughly enjoy "swimming" in.
    The kitkat sneak at the end made be giggle 😄

  • @jhwhiteiv
    @jhwhiteiv 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you! That was amazing.

  • @TenderheartTreasuresKy
    @TenderheartTreasuresKy 3 года назад

    Hello! new subscriber-- I am brand spanking new to glass work--- your tut was easy to understand and ver informative!

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Good luck in your new glass journey! 😊

  • @PrincetonTV
    @PrincetonTV 2 года назад

    Thank you for the information just what I needed

  • @cal_2256
    @cal_2256 Год назад

    This was very helpful thank you, but what about the glass after cutting, does it need to be sanded or smoothed etc?

    • @cal_2256
      @cal_2256 Год назад

      And if it does, what do I use to do it by hand safely please?

  • @cnelson574
    @cnelson574 3 года назад

    Very helpful! I love your jazz hands 😀

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      Ha! Glad you liked the jazz hands 😜 And happy that you found the tips helpful!

  • @devinmccloud
    @devinmccloud 3 года назад

    Great videos and information! Shame on those 63 that thumbed down this video.

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      Thanks Devin! Glad it was helpful!
      (I'm pretty sure I'll have more than 63 haters in life by the time I'm done! lol)

  • @rickynaidoo1921
    @rickynaidoo1921 2 года назад

    A very good video to watch.

  • @RizalAfenir
    @RizalAfenir 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you Heather. Now I'm going to buy a box of kitkat! And that pliers to relieve pressure from ny hands!

  • @DiYSpanner
    @DiYSpanner 19 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @terribrock1575
    @terribrock1575 2 года назад

    Kiki Lang mentioned Diamond glass cutters from old. Just so people know, should you wish to try. I buy a diamond tip , they are with Dremel tool accessories in hardware stores and put the tip in an Exacto holder, they make a few with a round tip holder rather than a slot for a blade. Then I have a diamond glass cutter/scorer that work great and last a very long time.
    Also being a tip rather than a wheel can make more intricate curves

  • @rosehendricks5138
    @rosehendricks5138 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!!! I’m just starting out and needed help and your video was great for me!

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      You’re welcome Rose! I’m glad it was helpful for you! 🥰

  • @Master.BERTO88
    @Master.BERTO88 Год назад

    Helllo po nice o e tutorial I learn a lot..dear friend..sending ❤and support here thanks for sharing this content appreciated much GOD BLESS ALWAYS

  • @markettabryant8826
    @markettabryant8826 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much, very helpful

  • @justjmart5970
    @justjmart5970 2 года назад

    Great info! Love the black and white slo-no “has this happened to you?” Replay : ) Classic! Thanks for the help!

  • @brianb9410
    @brianb9410 2 года назад

    Great tutorial. Do you use the same techniques and tools to cut AR glass (like TruVue Museum glass)?

  • @missarcene4345
    @missarcene4345 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. Thank uou so much.

  • @YosiFrancos
    @YosiFrancos 2 года назад

    I learned a lot today. Thanks!

  • @mikeolson8613
    @mikeolson8613 3 года назад +1

    Great video really helped me get started cutting glass !! As for the belt loops getting stuck on the door , this happens to me but on the deadbolt knob!! So annoying!!

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful for you, Mike! And I'm happy I'm not alone with the belt loop! haha 😜

  • @johnboykin3128
    @johnboykin3128 Год назад

    Great class. Thanks

  • @Kikilang60
    @Kikilang60 3 года назад +1

    Thanks. Before my time, they sold glass cutters that was tipped with industrial diamond. You could see it. It looked like a cloudly chunk of rock salt, with pointy tip. They were expensive, but you never used anyforce at all. It just scored the glass perfectly. I hate that they don't make stuff anymore.

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  2 года назад

      How interesting! I've never seen anything like that!

    • @terribrock1575
      @terribrock1575 2 года назад

      @@heatherdawson4146 Hi, loved the video - just so people know, should you wish to try - I buy a diamond tip -, they are with Dremel tool accessories in hardware stores and put the tip in an Exacto holder, they make a few with a round tip holder rather than a slot for a blade --- and I have a diamond glass cutter/scorer that work great and last a very long time.
      Also being a tip rather than a wheel can make more intricate curves

  • @bevturquoise4651
    @bevturquoise4651 Год назад

    HUGE thanks !

  • @asangamendis6105
    @asangamendis6105 Год назад

    Hi dear, Recently I cut a glasss with straight line with yellow color handle knife but it didn"t break so I scratch it another couple of times evev I had to struggle it to separate i to two, what is the reason for it 🤔

  • @joseph4756
    @joseph4756 Год назад

    That was excellent! Thank you!
    🙏🔥🙏

  • @CBrown9758
    @CBrown9758 2 года назад

    Excellent video!👌🙏

  • @sudarshanaperera1046
    @sudarshanaperera1046 3 года назад

    I was unable to seperate two pieces of glasses after i drew the line with a cutter and this helped me alot. Thank 🤝🔥

  • @Ironpumper
    @Ironpumper 2 года назад

    Helpful video. Thanks

  • @mahalakshmiesther3843
    @mahalakshmiesther3843 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips👍 keep rocking

  • @sunniedunbar6889
    @sunniedunbar6889 3 года назад

    Thanks. What I was looking for.

  • @patnaikus
    @patnaikus Год назад

    Beautifuly explained.

  • @kennyc3670
    @kennyc3670 2 года назад

    Heather, I have a piece of frosted glass a foot square which needs a quarter of an inch off one side. So, how would you remove this piece of glass that is 1 foot by a quarter of an inch?

  • @cwozildjian
    @cwozildjian 3 года назад +18

    Lol Yeah that's happened to me with the door catching my belt loop too.

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад +4

      Haha I'm so glad it's not just me!

    • @AidenAdhmad
      @AidenAdhmad 3 года назад +1

      @@heatherdawson4146 haha i loved your intro! definitely happens more often than i care to admit, especially when i'm sprinting trough a door and getting caught and pulled back like a cartoon figure

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад +1

      @@AidenAdhmad Right?? I have a shelf in my studio with a little round eye hook (to fold it up out of the way) that catches the side of my sweatshirt all the time. Like.. there isn't even anything there to hook onto like the belt loop, I'm just talented like that. 🙈

    • @tunchiinspirations3403
      @tunchiinspirations3403 2 года назад

      @@heatherdawson4146 l really love your lectures..it has really helped me

    • @aravinth007vt
      @aravinth007vt 2 года назад

      #meetoo

  • @tucsonairbrush3233
    @tucsonairbrush3233 2 года назад

    really liked the kit kat bar demo-made me hungry!

  • @davidfloyd8602
    @davidfloyd8602 2 года назад

    Thank you, that was very helpful…

  • @lovesdoggies1481
    @lovesdoggies1481 Год назад

    Yes im trying to cut rv window curve to replace one that spidered on me as i was putting screw in window

  • @davidhill1220
    @davidhill1220 2 года назад

    Thank you
    This helps ! ❤️
    Patricia

  • @Stephen_Challis
    @Stephen_Challis 2 года назад +4

    Many thanks, Heather. Having watched a couple of other less informative videos on glass-cutting I mamaged to ruin two sheets of picture-framing glass before coming across your video. Following your advice, I have got it right first time every time! I did not know that I had to hold the cutter vertically. I would have thought I would have done when scoring the first two sheets, but as they splintered as you suggested they would, I guess that I didn't. Also, I pressed down harder on the cutter, and so felt more confident that one pass was enough; previously I had made several passes. Although you advise against more than one pass on the grounds that it wears out the cutting head more quickly, I wonder whether more than one pass (especially if the passes are not exactly in the same place) also makes the glass more likely to splinter Lastly, I held the glass on one edge with one hand on each side of the score-line and broke it as you demonstrated. I like the Kit-Kat analogy! My unsuccessful attempts involved placing the score line over a straight edge (firstly a pencil, secondly the edge of a ruler) and pressing down on the free side of the glass. Your method seems to me to be counter-intuitive - but it works!. In any event, I owe my success (I have made 8 successful cuts) all to you. Thanks again from south-east London, England.

  • @reidhart130
    @reidhart130 Год назад

    Thank You 🖤 🤍

  • @jodyd.terwilliger5134
    @jodyd.terwilliger5134 2 года назад +2

    I would love to watch any and all videos that you produce. You are very precise in the point your trying to get across to your audience. Basically, what I'm saying is that your a darn good teacher. Thank you. Looking forward to viewing more of what you have to offer. Truly good, Lig Lig

  • @Katobats
    @Katobats 3 года назад

    Great tutorial really helps me to do my task

  • @TheDistur
    @TheDistur Год назад

    Handy video!

  • @vincentmitchell4272
    @vincentmitchell4272 3 года назад

    excellent video - thankyou - and like the fun attitude also - do you have any videos on basic straight line cutting including what kind of matt or board or table to cut on and what kind of tools to use as a straight line edge - thanks vin

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад

      Thanks Vin! No videos on cutting straight lines, but you can cut on any flat surface. Lots of artists use a grid surface to catch any little bits of glass. I've created a grid using plastic waffle grid or eggcrate panel for overhead lights, installed over a light table. But any flat surface works nicely. Sometimes I cut large sheets over a self healing cutting mat, as it has the grid measurements already on the mat, which makes it quick to cut straight pieces. (You can see the green surface of the cutting mat in the video)
      As for tools to get straight lines, lots of glass artists use a wooden T-bar, which I will likely upgrade to eventually. Right now, I just use a cork-back metal ruler. I do find that over time, the side of the ruler cuts into the metal of the cutter head and wears it down. Metal rulers are also fairly thin, which can lead to the cutter jumping up onto the ruler instead of staying on the glass. It's mainly about finding what works best for you! Try out different things and use what feels right in your hands. 🤓

  • @KuyaJorgetv
    @KuyaJorgetv 3 года назад

    Thnks for very good advice.new supporters here

  • @mahinda105
    @mahinda105 3 года назад

    Thank you. Very useful tips✌️✌️✌️

  • @flavianojose8423
    @flavianojose8423 3 года назад

    Does glass cutter cuts acrylic?

  • @kelseyb8426
    @kelseyb8426 3 года назад

    thank you so helpful!

  • @s_t_8_l_e_s_s
    @s_t_8_l_e_s_s 3 года назад

    Great video, thanks heather!

  • @TheOneAndOnlySame
    @TheOneAndOnlySame 3 года назад

    Nice
    Thank you !

  • @annaknight5
    @annaknight5 2 года назад

    Where did you get your mat that you cut on?

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  2 года назад

      Hi Anna! The mat I cut on is an Olfa self healing mat I picked up at Michael's.
      Just make sure that you aren't putting anything warm onto the mat, such as a project coming out of the kiln that is still a little warm, or tools that heat up like a grinder - the heat from the fan at the bottom warped the mat before I realized, so now I have a wonky end on this mat. Oops.

  • @hamarabharat8671
    @hamarabharat8671 3 года назад +1

    Very nice

  • @FLAMENCODELACOSTA
    @FLAMENCODELACOSTA 4 года назад

    Are there any videos to explain step by step the principles of glass cutting, and safety , for example eye safety and safety from cutting ones skin prior to starting a project? And what is the best type of glass to start with? For example I’d like to learn how to cut bottles.

    • @heatherdawson4146
      @heatherdawson4146  3 года назад +1

      Hi Naomi! Basic safety for glass cutting is to wear eye protection as well as closed toed shoes. Glass can break and fall on your foot, which is something a lot of people don't think about. As for cutting skin, it happens. You can help minimize the risks of cutting yourself by being aware of how you're handling the glass. Raw edges are sharp, so you'll want to avoid running your hands and fingers across the sheets. Keeping a tidy workspace is helpful to not bump into something unexpected and cause accidents. Also, my number one safety tip for new students is to kick the habit of brushing off your workspace with the side of your hand (like brushing away eraser dust) because you'll end up with tiny slivers in your hands. Always use a brush or a cloth to clean off the workspace of any little bits of glass. As for cutting bottles, while I have worked with some bottles, it isn't something I specialize in. There are bottle cutters available specifically for scoring a bottle to break off symmetrical rings, but it isn't something that I personally own or work with, so I can't offer much advice on that. I recommend starting with single pane clear glass and practicing various cuts - straight, curves. After you feel comfortable with your cutter, there are pattern books for beginners - visit your local glass supply shop and ask for Beginner Stained Glass 10 pieces or less (there are also 20 pieces, 30 pieces in the same series). You may be able to find a copy of the book online as well. Hope some of this was helpful! 💜

  • @stephanimoulthr1681
    @stephanimoulthr1681 3 года назад

    Thanks Heather

  • @jbuch66koop
    @jbuch66koop 3 года назад

    Thank you! This was very informative!