Cutting Large Glass Sheets

One of those big match sticks works well.

Cutting large glass sheets.

Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts. Set up your work area. Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you.

The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. Measure the glass to the required dimensions. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark. Anyone can do this.

Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table. Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. 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. First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished. Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the.

Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass. Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your.

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.