Great video, gave you a like. You might want to mention to ALWAYS wear safety glasses when cutting glass. I once had a piece of expensive one of a kind piece of glass that required arc cuts. I used a small Dremmel diamond tip cutoff wheel and slowly cut the glass and lightly ground aways burrs. It took some time but there was little chance of cracking and it came out perfect with a little edge sandblasting in the end.
I find that for a cut like that, I follow the general procedure as you describe, but for the actual main cut, I turn the glass over and tap with the metal end of the cutter handle until I can see a break on the score line, and I then find that when `I turn the glass back over, the waste just falls away. Also useful here would be Silberschnitt running pliers, if you google them you may find them interesting.
Indeed. I started using this idea only recently, You know how You Tube's algorithm offers suggested content? Well, recently I have been offered lots of vids from Japanese (et al) glass crafters, and most of them seem to use the technique of tapping the score from beneath, which seems a bit haphazard to me, so I then remembered the Morton circle cutting technique of turning the circular score over and then going round the score, pressing with a thumb until the score breaks all round. So I can now cut some pretty deep curves.
Yes, I've seen that circle cutting technique - not what I'm used to but impressive. Always interesting to see different techniques - especially from different continents. I'll have to look for some of those Japanese videos.
Sophie, I really appreciate you sharing your wisdom! have decided to try glass mosaics after doing tile mosaics for years. I got running plyers and sheets of glass. I cannot make it crack with the plyers. Since my experience is very limited, I do not understand whether the pliers are not good or the glass is too thick or I'm doing something else wrong. So I ordered different glass (Amazon bestseller) and more expensive plyers. And still no luck! After I make a cut with a pistol grip and take plyers, glass cracks in all ways and forms but not aligned to my cut. Any advice?
I used a grinder when I first started off but over the years my cutting has improved to the point when I don't really need to. And I generally only design things that I can cut.
Curious how often do you get cut, like driving the cutter wheel around on the glass, getting close on either edge? ...Been taking classes, that part seems so precarious, feels like a slip up is eminent.
I think it's the TOYO oil cutter. Not sure about the grozers- details lost in the mists of time! They are pretty standard though - one flat side, one curved side.
I've had them for so long I can't remember - but I don't think they are anything special or different from other grozing pliers eg. www.leadandlight.co.uk/grozer-breaker.html
One like this www.dortechdirect.co.uk/dortech-heavy-duty-toyo-tc17-glass-cutter.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT64Tyxnf-m2l0-OCYJiyeW5HtQUuS6QcUQEAOtNzJ2b-aLkYMuV0sG8aAk_GEALw_wcB
Not sure exactly what you mean - when removing glass up to your score line, the score line should be on top - perhaps it looked like I turned the glass but I didn't. It won't break correctly if the score line is underneath.
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Great tutorial! Thanks 😊
watched with baited breath as you nibbled off that last bit. Thank you so much for a great tutorial- Kim, NYC
Thanks Kim NYC!
Great video, gave you a like. You might want to mention to ALWAYS wear safety glasses when cutting glass.
I once had a piece of expensive one of a kind piece of glass that required arc cuts. I used a small Dremmel diamond tip cutoff wheel and slowly cut the glass and lightly ground aways burrs. It took some time but there was little chance of cracking and it came out perfect with a little edge sandblasting in the end.
Interesting...
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Dopo anni mi hanno chiesto piccoli restauri di vetrinette e tu mi aiuti molto..!grazie
Happy to help!
I find that for a cut like that, I follow the general procedure as you describe, but for the actual main cut, I turn the glass over and tap with the metal end of the cutter handle until I can see a break on the score line, and I then find that when `I turn the glass back over, the waste just falls away. Also useful here would be Silberschnitt running pliers, if you google them you may find them interesting.
Yes... I sometimes use the method you describe and also running pliers too. Thanks for the comment - always good to know how other approach things.
Indeed. I started using this idea only recently, You know how You Tube's algorithm offers suggested content? Well, recently I have been offered lots of vids from Japanese (et al) glass crafters, and most of them seem to use the technique of tapping the score from beneath, which seems a bit haphazard to me, so I then remembered the Morton circle cutting technique of turning the circular score over and then going round the score, pressing with a thumb until the score breaks all round. So I can now cut some pretty deep curves.
Yes, I've seen that circle cutting technique - not what I'm used to but impressive. Always interesting to see different techniques - especially from different continents. I'll have to look for some of those Japanese videos.
great job .thank you for video
Sophie, you are the best, chapeau.
mucha gracias!
I like the fact you’re showing the issues that arise as you go and haven’t opted for an ultra smooth piece of glass.
Thanks!
You make it look so easy! Which is a sign of a professional 😉.
Thank you!!
Very good explanation
Thanks for watching.
Great Job!!
Thanks!
So how do you do the pieces that have the long points at the end? I was hoping you would do all of those very difficult cuts on a video please!
Sorry for the omission. I'll make another glass cutting video soon. If there's anything else you particularly want to see, let me know. Sophie
Thank you for sharing this. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Sophie, I really appreciate you sharing your wisdom! have decided to try glass mosaics after doing tile mosaics for years. I got running plyers and sheets of glass. I cannot make it crack with the plyers. Since my experience is very limited, I do not understand whether the pliers are not good or the glass is too thick or I'm doing something else wrong. So I ordered different glass (Amazon bestseller) and more expensive plyers. And still no luck! After I make a cut with a pistol grip and take plyers, glass cracks in all ways and forms but not aligned to my cut. Any advice?
Have you seen my glass mosaic videos? ruclips.net/video/5epr4v7OAb4/видео.html
If this doesn't help, message me again.
Nice!! thanks for the tips
You're most welcome!
Do you ever use a glass grinder to trim up difficult pieces or do people typically only use grinders for foil pieces and not lead.
I used a grinder when I first started off but over the years my cutting has improved to the point when I don't really need to. And I generally only design things that I can cut.
Curious how often do you get cut, like driving the cutter wheel around on the glass, getting close on either edge? ...Been taking classes, that part seems so precarious, feels like a slip up is eminent.
Yes - I cut my self regularly!
How do you handle a situation where its textured glass and you feel like the cutter may have skipped a bit.
You keep you fingers crossed that you'll get away with it...it's all part of the fun!
What brands are your cutter and nipper please?
I think it's the TOYO oil cutter. Not sure about the grozers- details lost in the mists of time! They are pretty standard though - one flat side, one curved side.
Hi----can I use the compound Tile Nippers to pull the glass away like this video instead of buying Running Pliers??? Just starting...tkk u K
Not sure. You could try. If you don't want to bur grozers like the ones I'm using, perhaps pliers might work... haven't tried it myself though
What type of groziers are these? Thank you for sharing
I've had them for so long I can't remember - but I don't think they are anything special or different from other grozing pliers eg. www.leadandlight.co.uk/grozer-breaker.html
Can I ask what kind of glass cutter u are using?
One like this www.dortechdirect.co.uk/dortech-heavy-duty-toyo-tc17-glass-cutter.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT64Tyxnf-m2l0-OCYJiyeW5HtQUuS6QcUQEAOtNzJ2b-aLkYMuV0sG8aAk_GEALw_wcB
First piece you turned over before removing cuts but not the 2nd piece. So I guess it doesn’t make a difference?
Not sure exactly what you mean - when removing glass up to your score line, the score line should be on top - perhaps it looked like I turned the glass but I didn't. It won't break correctly if the score line is underneath.
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