Learn to Cut Glass Safely With a Few Basic Tools
A glass or hardware store can make most of the cuts for you, but if you’re doing an art project or replacing window panes, it’s worth learning how to cut the glass yourself. This is a simple process, provided you have the right tools and know the correct technique.
Before cutting the glass, you will need a suitable glass cutting mat and a breakable mat to cover your work surface and a special brush to clean any broken glass shards. Safety glasses are also essential when working with glass.
Glass cutter can cut (cut) glass and is available in a variety of styles. From pistol to pencil style cutter, the most important thing is to keep the cutter comfortable and then practice, practice, practice.
Walking pliers and breaker grozer pliers are the next most common glass cutting tools that allow clogged glass to fall apart without chipping or shattering the edges.
Watch the video above to learn how to hammer glass using these tools.
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