How Do You Mark Glass Before Cutting?
If you are making stained glass pieces, marking the glass before you cut it will help you to end up with the product you want. This procedure can save you time and wasted glass. Taking a few minutes to plan your project before you start cutting will help the entire project to go smoothly. Determine the shape and size of the piece of glass you want to cut. If you are using a specific pattern, draw it on paper first and then cut the pieces out to ensure the accuracy of your piece. Arrange your pattern pieces on the glass. If you have different colors of glass you will be using in your pattern, make sure you match the pattern piece with the right color. Try to make the best use of your glass and avoid wasting pieces. Mark the corners of the pieces with the sharpie or grease pencil. Then use a straight edge or ruler to mark out the line that you should cut on. Trace the pattern if it is curved. You want the curve to exactly match that of your pattern. Cut your glass on a smooth surface. Us
