Cutting glass is a useful skill for repairing broken window glass, glass picture frames, mirrors, stained glass, and more. It allows you to create specific shapes and sizes of glass as needed. While some claim you can cut glass without proper tools, it’s not the safest method. You’ll need a glass cutter, typically shaped like a pencil, with a small wheel at one end for scoring the glass and a ball end handle at the other for snapping the scored glass free. This tool is great for making straight cuts, but for circular cuts, you’ll need a circular glass cutter. Glass cutter tools usually specify the recommended glass thickness for use.
I bought a glass cutting kit that included a circular glass cutter and a pencil-styled glass cutter. I used cardboard underneath the glass when making cuts, but an old rug or a carpet square would work just as well. Remember to keep children and pets away while working on this project, as small glass shards may fall unpredictably. Even if you don’t visibly see glass pieces when you are done, they are probably there. Run a vacuum over the work area, just in case. Also, wear safety glasses and gloves to protect yourself from any unexpected shards of glass.
Cutting Circles in Glass
Place cardboard on the work surface
To protect against glass scratches, position a piece of cardboard underneath the glass on your work surface prior to cutting.
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