How Do You Cut Glass And Mirrors?
Cutting glass in straight lines is a simple skill that can be learned with only a little practice. More complicated cuts that involve curves are more difficult but they use the same steps as cutting a straight line. Choose the piece of glass you want to cut. Lay the glass on a flat surface (table.) Clean the glass. Use a marker and a straight edge or a template to make a line for your cut. Use oil to lubricate your glass cutters wheel. This can be done by dipping the tip of your glass cutter into the oil. There’s also cutters that are oil filled, if you use one of these check to see the cutter has oil and is working properly. Place the cutter at the end of your cut line. Grip your glass cutter much like a pencil, keeping the wheel perpendicular to the glass. Score the glass. You should only use enough force to score the glass, there shouldn’t be chips popping out of the cut line. Quickly put on your gloves and grip the edge of your glass. Put your thumbs on top of the glass (the side y
