Cutting Large Glass Sheets

If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place.

Cutting large glass sheets.

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. Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished. Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you.

Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. The process for cutting glass follows these simple steps. Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts. Measure the glass to the required dimensions.

First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. Place the cutter on the surface of the material at the mark. Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line. One of those big match sticks works well.

Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the. You ll need a large flat surface preferably one that is slightly soft and won t scratch your. Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table. Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface.

Anyone can do this. Set up your work area. Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. Obtain a glass cutter and some light.

Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass.