Cutting Large Glass Sheets

Set up your work area.

Cutting large glass sheets.

Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the. Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table. One of those big match sticks works well. Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished.

If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place. Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark.

Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line. This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter. Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your.

Measure the glass to the required dimensions. The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. Obtain a glass cutter and some light. Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score.

I need to reduce this 24 x48 sheet of glass in order to be able to continue scoring and breaking it with the cutter s mate. Anyone can do this. This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you.

Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass.