Cutting Large Glass Sheets

The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps.

Cutting large glass sheets.

This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. The stick i used is about 1 8 thick. 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.

Set up your work area. You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your. Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark.

If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place. 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. This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter. Anyone can do this.

Obtain a glass cutter and some light. One of those big match sticks works well. Measure the glass to the required dimensions. Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table.

Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score. Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished. Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts. Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass.

Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line.