Cutting Large Glass Sheets

Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts.

Cutting large glass sheets. The stick i used is about 1 8 thick. 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. 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. Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the. The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark.

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. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you. 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. Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. Anyone can do this. Measure the glass to the required dimensions.

Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass. This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. 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. Set up your work area.

One of those big match sticks works well.