Cutting Large Glass Sheets

You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your.

Cutting large glass sheets.

The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. One of those big match sticks works well. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark. This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter.

This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. Measure the glass to the required dimensions. Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score.

First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place. 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.

Anyone can do this. Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. 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.

Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. Obtain a glass cutter and some light. 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. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you.

Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished.