Cutting Large Glass Sheets

Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface.

Cutting large glass sheets.

The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you. The stick i used is about 1 8 thick. Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table.

First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. One of those big match sticks works well. Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side.

Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. 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. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark. Anyone can do this.

Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass. Set up your work area. Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts. Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score.

You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your. This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter. Measure the glass to the required dimensions. If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place.

Obtain a glass cutter and some light.