Cutting Large Glass Sheets

Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts.

Cutting large glass sheets.

Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. This is extremely simple when using the proper tools. One of those big match sticks works well.

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. Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you. Obtain a glass cutter and some light.

Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. 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.

Anyone can do this. Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass. Measure the glass to the required dimensions. Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line.

Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the. The stick i used is about 1 8 thick. Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. Set up your work area.

Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table.