Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark.
Cutting large glass sheets.
Anyone can do this.
Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line.
Set up your work area.
Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side.
Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table.
Measure the glass to the required dimensions.
If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place.
Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the.
Obtain a glass cutter and some light.
You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your.
Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished.
This is extremely simple when using the proper tools.
The stick i used is about 1 8 thick.
Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface.
First i measure a 66 cm mark wi.
Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut.
Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass.
Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts.
Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score.
Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you.
This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter.