Glass Information and Education

When it comes to having glass tools more is better. Now don't get me wrong there are a few standard glass working tools out there that one should have and be very competent with.

The first and most important tool you will need to buy is a glass cutter. Glass cutters come in two basic shapes, the Pencil grip and Pistol grip. Both of the glass cutters will get the job done but some people favor one more than the other. People who do not have a lot of forearm strength and want a studier tool tend to like the Pistol Grip. While others prefer the Pencil Grip because it is easier to create free flowing lines.

The next tool you should have in your glass tool kit is a Grozing Plier. Relatively cheap at about $13 Grozing Pliers are used to break the glass once it has been scored. What is scored glass? The definition of a score is a scratch or incision made along the surface of the glass. Basically it is glass that you have run either your penicl or pistol grip cutter across.

Ok, if you've gone out and bought these tools then your ready to start cutting glass. (Don't forget to buy safety equipment) However, there are a lot of other tools out there that are worth buying also.

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Also keep in mind that there are a lot of tools out there that can create some unique effects when it comes to your glass art. You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to glass tools.

So the next time you take a trip to the hardware store stroll through the isles and look for things that you could use as a unique tool. Think about things that you could use as a stencil. Or better yet things that you could drag through your glass frit and get an interesting affect.