Many a time we need to cut a glass. Making a photo frame, a wall art, stained glass and for many more crafts, cutting glass becomes essential. While each time we cannot take it to a professional to cut and convert it into desired shape and size, how to cut glass is a common question that comes to our mind! Well, if you are wondering how to cut thick glass, a glass mirror, with a glass cutter, without a glass cutter, then here are answers to all your questions.
Cut Glass the Right Way
With a Glass Cutter
Put on the safety goggles and gloves. Clean the glass where it needs to be cut. Start by drawing a line, where you want to cut it using a scale to help the cutting procedure. Keep the scale on the glass, in same place and take the glass cutter. Press it down while you move the glass cutter from top to bottom over the marked line. This will help score the glass, you might need to repeat it 2-3 times. Turn over the glass and work the glass cutter in same way on this side. Now, place the glass on the table. Position the glass to perfectly line up the score against the table border. Remember, the largest piece of glass that you'll get after cutting it, should be over the table, hence, the smallest piece of glass, should be off the table. Hold its sides, near corners in your hands firmly. Lift it so that the score is just about 2 inches above the table, firmly lower it and break it in one go! If you are cutting glass for the first time, you might find the step of placing it on table and breaking it difficult. Instead, you can place a pencil under the score line. Now you have to apply equal pressure to the glass on either side of the pencil and just do it, yes snap the glass. Try it!
Without a Glass Cutter
Put on safety gloves and start the procedure. The following method is best one to cut glass in various shapes. Moreover, you can easily cut a glass mirror using this procedure. The decorative edges of a glass mirror can be easily achieved using this procedure. Let's start. Clean the glass with water and dry it. Mark the glass in the way you desire to cut it. Next, start scoring it with a sharp tool. Score it well, do not leave any part of mark line while scoring, you may repeat the scoring procedure 2-3 times to have a perfect cut. Now take a long piece of wire and bend it in the shape in which you want to cut the glass. You can place it on score and check its shape. Now, remove the wire and heat until it is red. Now lay it into the scratch neatly. Take a broad, deep container and fill it with cold water. Immediately immerse the glass in water, deep enough to come to a level with the wire. The glass will break perfectly in desired shape.
The aforementioned procedures will definitely help you rightly cut a piece of glass. Remember that in case you wish to cut a thick glass, it is best to take a professional's help. You can also get a piece cut and further polished to have smooth surface and smooth edges. A professional will also help you cut it into a desired shape. Well, with some tips, you can further make a classic art piece and use it for home decor. With practice, you will be able to cut glass without any mistake.
