Cutting Large Glass Sheets

This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter.

Cutting large glass sheets.

Measure the glass to the required dimensions. Obtain a glass cutter and some light. First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. Anyone can do this.

Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished. Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark. Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the.

Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass. You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your. Set up your work area.

Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line. Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts. 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.

This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you. The stick i used is about 1 8 thick.

One of those big match sticks works well.