Glass Cutting Techniques - Lampworking Rods & Tubes

How to cut your glass tubes and rods for lampworking projects. Always stay safe by wearing Eye Protection while your cutting and prepping for the day ahead. Be cautious of glass dust! Turn on your ventilation and wash your hands after finished with the cutting process.
Soft Glass may be more prone to create sharp edges during cutting then Borosilicate (hard glass). Consider wearing gloves specially if cutting in large quantities. Always flame polish your blow tubes before placing against your lips. Water can help the cutting process while also trapping glass dust.
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[@GrandmaLoves2Scuba]

I could listen to you explain things all day long. So interesting...

[@stevenecaster7347]

Excellent explanation as to the number of different ways to cut glass. Nice job!

[@Seracles75]

Always love your videos just started last december, keep up giving great information

[@lsm0828enhorse]

Hi, I got 5' long and 1" diameter pyrex glass. I wanted to have a long glass rod with flat ends. However, the ends are not flat. What is the best or easy way to make flat ends keeping the long length?

[@ktme26752]

Where do you order your rods and tubes from.