Mastering the Art of Glass Cutting

Mastering the Art of Glass Cutting

Instructor: Joe Ring

Class time: 10am - 4pm.

This is a perfect class for the beginner as well as the more advanced glass crafter who may have already taken classes in stained glass, glass fusing or mosaics but would like to develop better glass cutting skills. These skills can save the crafter a lot of money and frustration.

This  all day class will open with an overview of all the different types of hand tools available so the student understands what tools are best for their glass work.

The hands-on part of the class will begin with how to hold the glass cutter to make free-hand straight cuts and then moving on to using a straight edge.

Students will use the Flying Beetle System for cutting accurate strips, squares, rectangles, and diamonds.

The student will be shown the best tools and techniques to cut the four most difficult shape patterns in glass.

All students will learn to cut a perfect circle out of a square of art glass.

Each student will need to have a glass cutter, running pliers, and breaking pliers for class. A generous supply of glass for practice cutting will be provided for each student. Tools are available for purchase or rent at Potekglass.