GLASS Cutting TOOLS & Techniques: Step by Step

Learn how to cut stained glass like a pro in this step-by-step tutorial for beginners and beyond. Whether you're just starting or want to improve your technique, this glass cutting guide covers everything from basic straight lines to challenging inside cuts, outside curves, and perfect circles. You'll discover the best tools for cutting glass, learn essential techniques, and get practical tips that will make your cuts cleaner and more precise.

All you need to get started is a glass cutter, a few 12" x 12" sheets of 1/8" window glass from your local hardware store or glass shop, and a safe workspace. This tutorial is perfect for artists working in stained glass, mosaics, or glass fusing.

🎯 Homework: Practice, practice, practice!
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[adrewdio]

Excellent instructions on the right & wrong, of cutting glass.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, for communication, capacity & storyline.

[maryedwards]

I gifted my granddaughter with a 12 hour stained glass class for her 14th birthday and enrolled me as well. Last Saturday we had our first class and I learned more about cutting glass watching your video that I did during the entire class. Thank you so much. I'm from OK now but originally from PA and bought a small TT after my husband dies in 2020. My dog and I travel together and just might show up on your doorstep next summer! I fell in love with stained glass after just the first class and since it's just me and Clancy in campsites I plan to take this new skill on the road with me.

[sabrinamarciel]

This is the BEST tutorial on glass cutting that I’ve seen! Thank you so much.

[maryannowens]

Thank you! I have started to do stain glass and really like it a lot. So glad I found you!

[incrediblenif]

I just started taking a class last week.
So far, I love it!

Your videos are extremely informative and helpful.

Thanks

[clairrivera]

Your are a very good teacher thank you, you really know how to demonstrate the way you cut glass.

[tealkerberus]

Someone tried to break in to my grandparents' house with one of those circle cutter things once. They didn't know what had got the dog so worked up until the gardener pointed out the mark on the window a few days later.
Whoever it was, was lucky they hadn't got into the house before the dog realised they were there!

[-ray-h]

Excellent tips on cutting glass Ed...! Question for you re the cutting the circle glass... How would I go about cutting a circle and saving or keeping the outer portion part of the glass and doing away with the inner circle part of the glass, using those tools? Thanks...

[StGammon]

Thankyou, it was hard to see the cutting effects with the glass being clear and a white benchtop, would have been better to use coloured glass for visuals.

[nancyberube]

when cutting the glass do you keep moving across the glass in a continuous motion?

[gregbarber]

My husband and I live in Central Oregon where would you suggest getting stained glass supplies other than Michaels or Hobby Lobby?

[TheDemonslayer]

How thick is the clear glass? Mine is so thin it breaks when I am practicing.