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The Importance of Taking Care of Your Stained Glass Equipment
You made the investment when you bought your glass cutter, soldering iron, grinder, and various hand tools. To insure that these stained glass tools last and work properly you need to perform some general maintenance. With proper care and maintenance, your stained glass tools will last for many years. Glass Cutter Your glass cutter, an essential tool, is the one tool you... (posted by Maureen 2 years 301 days ago.)
You made the investment when you bought your glass cutter, soldering iron, grinder, and various hand tools. To insure that these stained glass tools last and work properly you need to perform some general maintenance. With proper care and maintenance, your stained glass tools will last for many years. Glass Cutter Your glass cutter, an essential tool, is the one tool you... (posted by Maureen 2 years 301 days ago.)
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Mosaic stepping stones are fun to make. They are also a great way to use up glass scraps that you have. A stained glass mosaic step is basically cutting stained glass and embedding it in cement. Stepping stones can be made any size and shape you desire. Your local hobby or craft store has a variety of molds you can choose from or you can use old baking pans. Once you have chosen your mold, you will need to trace the... (posted by Maureen 2 years 301 days ago.)
Mosaic stepping stones are fun to make. They are also a great way to use up glass scraps that you have. A stained glass mosaic step is basically cutting stained glass and embedding it in cement. Stepping stones can be made any size and shape you desire. Your local hobby or craft store has a variety of molds you can choose from or you can use old baking pans. Once you have chosen your mold, you will need to trace the... (posted by Maureen 2 years 301 days ago.)
How to Prepare Surface for Cutting Glass
The surface of the stained glass workbench or table used to score glass needs to be flat. If there is any unevenness on the surface, it may cause the glass to break. Breaks that do not follow score lines are frequently the result of an uneven surface. Covering the Cutting Surface It is a good idea to cover your workbench with either a commercial or outdoor type of carpeting, a heavy vinyl fabric or... (posted by Maureen 2 years 301 days ago.)
The surface of the stained glass workbench or table used to score glass needs to be flat. If there is any unevenness on the surface, it may cause the glass to break. Breaks that do not follow score lines are frequently the result of an uneven surface. Covering the Cutting Surface It is a good idea to cover your workbench with either a commercial or outdoor type of carpeting, a heavy vinyl fabric or... (posted by Maureen 2 years 301 days ago.)
Choosing Glass for your Stained Glass Artwork
The choices range from cathedral stained glass to antique art glass. The glass you choose for your project will be a determining factor in its overall appearance. Cathedral stained glass is more commonly used than antique art glass, which can be hard to find and expensive. There is a wide variety in the different types of stained glass sheets available. Stained glass also comes in a large selection of... (posted by Maureen 3 years 149 days ago.)
The choices range from cathedral stained glass to antique art glass. The glass you choose for your project will be a determining factor in its overall appearance. Cathedral stained glass is more commonly used than antique art glass, which can be hard to find and expensive. There is a wide variety in the different types of stained glass sheets available. Stained glass also comes in a large selection of... (posted by Maureen 3 years 149 days ago.)
Stained Glass Projects
There are a variety of different types of stained glass projects you can choose from. Stained Glass Panels A stained glass panel is basically a one dimensional art work that is usually hung on a wall or in front of a window. It can also be inserted into an existing opening or cabinet. When hung in front of a light source (window), the glass seems to come alive. The design of a panel is unlimited. Any subject may... (posted by Maureen 3 years 149 days ago.)
There are a variety of different types of stained glass projects you can choose from. Stained Glass Panels A stained glass panel is basically a one dimensional art work that is usually hung on a wall or in front of a window. It can also be inserted into an existing opening or cabinet. When hung in front of a light source (window), the glass seems to come alive. The design of a panel is unlimited. Any subject may... (posted by Maureen 3 years 149 days ago.)
How to Cut, Score and Break Glass
Glass can be cut into strips, geometric shapes, circles, ovals, curves and with a glass saw, almost any shape. Some Things to Keep in Mind Warm glass (glass at room temperature) cuts easier than cold glass Work surface needs to be flat Score on the smooth side of glass rather than on the textured side Hold glass cutter in a vertical position as you would a pen or pencil Don't use excessive pressure. Too deep of... (posted by Maureen 4 years 25 days ago.)
Glass can be cut into strips, geometric shapes, circles, ovals, curves and with a glass saw, almost any shape. Some Things to Keep in Mind Warm glass (glass at room temperature) cuts easier than cold glass Work surface needs to be flat Score on the smooth side of glass rather than on the textured side Hold glass cutter in a vertical position as you would a pen or pencil Don't use excessive pressure. Too deep of... (posted by Maureen 4 years 25 days ago.)
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