Use Grozing Pliers With Stained Glass - Tech Tip Thursday V208

[@Artsrock36]

I love watching your videos they are so helpful for us who are learning on our own I really appreciate all the effort you put into explaining the actions of each task. I have and continue to learn much from you. Big thanks for all you do!

[@GommStainedGlass]

I appreciate that!

[@flarpster3675]

Thank you. Great explanation of how grozing pliers work!

[@GommStainedGlass]

It's easy to get them turned upside down!

[@squange20]

I like your method of holding the pencil scorer. I have a few pencil scorers and just can’t hack the scoring technique. I’ll try your technique tomorrow and get back to you. I hope it works. You guys are so helpful and generous with your tips. Thanks for that.

[@GommStainedGlass]

Good Luck, I hope it works for you.

[@pamdux]

Thank you for the great explanation!

[@GommStainedGlass]

You're very welcome!

[@judybrown4883]

Thank you for your tips and tricks

[@GommStainedGlass]

Some students use a pair of running pliers and want to use them for every cut. I didn't own a pair of them until I had been building stained glass for years, my favorite way to break glass id to use two grozing pliers and using them both the do a break. You can find a complete listing with links of our videos at www.gsg-art.com/videos.html at the bottom of the page. I've highlighted the ones that are especially good information. 🙂

[@jenniferjoyorford7424]

Useful, clear description of the pliers and use.

[@GommStainedGlass]

Thanks, I think grozing pliers are the number two tools to have in your tool kit, second only to your glass cutter

[@johnbarnette3916]

thanks for all the advice, it cones in handy

[@GommStainedGlass]

We thought we better explain how grozing pliers are used after a fellow you tuber was using them wrong

[@GommStainedGlass]

John, you're the greatest!!!

[@mentalmumma7128]

Thanks for the tips

[@GommStainedGlass]

We love stained glass and hope you do too!!!

[@mentalmumma7128]

@@GommStainedGlass absolutely for as long as I can remember. I do wish we had great prices for the bits and pieces needed here in Australia. I wanted to order your starter pack but the shipping is too much. I am just getting things together one by one and you have really helped. You have a great channel :) cheers

[@Squish0353]

Easily understandable instruction! Thanks!

[@GommStainedGlass]

It's funny, we use them so often, we almost forget that everybody doesn't know how to use them.

[@GommStainedGlass]

Thanks, sometimes we just feel driven to clear up some confusion that pops up when less experienced glass artists show techniques that are less than perfect.

[@yaowsers77]

i was trying to figure out the difference between grozing pliers and running pliers. i'm just trying to cut large panes into smaller pieces for 3D paintings. this has been the simplest but best explanation. i love that you did it the wrong way to show what happens. thank you so much!

[@GommStainedGlass]

I didn't show running pliers on that video, one thing I notice is that a lot of beginners begin to rely on running pliers for every cut and they miss an opportunity to get better and have move accurate cuts by using other techniques.

[@yaowsers77]

@@GommStainedGlass I'm going to be making long cuts like breaking down 30"x36" to 6"x9" and 4"X10". Which type of pliers would you recommend?

[@GommStainedGlass]

@@yaowsers77 I would use a t-square cutter for the score and then use the table edge to break the glass on nice wide pieces that you describe. Using running pliers might cause the edges of the glass to have a stress area that isn't perfect, whereas using the table edge will give you nice even pressure.

[@yaowsers77]

@@GommStainedGlass thank you!

[@yaowsers77]

@@GommStainedGlass my problem is i don't have a straight cornered work table...they're all rounded. and breaking the glass by hand scares me.

[@fashionistaprob126]

Doing great👍

[@GommStainedGlass]

This video got over 300 views, surprising for a simple training

[@peggycecil6502]

Super easy to follow and understand. One question: do the grozing pliers perform the same task as running pliers? I’m a newbie and want to make sure I get all the essentials! Thanks!

[@GommStainedGlass]

Running pliers are specifically made for running long cuts in glass and many people use them for running ALL cuts. When using grozing pliers, use two pairs, one on each side of the score and using the same action as when breaking by hand. I find grozing pliers a great way to control the break.

[@GommStainedGlass]

Running pliers are best for separating long thin cuts, grozing pliers are great for little odd shapes.

[@frpaulemmick119]

You guys are doing great. I watch both every week. I’m not as active as I would like but hope to pick it up more. I like that star that was on the upper part of your video. Do you have the pattern for it?

[@GommStainedGlass]

Yes we do, we have it as a "quilt block" on Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/229072137/july-12-x-12-stained-glass-star-quilt?ref=shop_home_active_76

[@GommStainedGlass]

Thanks Paul, we only do one a week now because it's hard to come up with something new and interesting twice a week!

[@kathydesjourdy4607]

Love your channel. Am creating pieces, but have trouble with oxidation on zinc came. Any suggestions on how to clean this? Thanks

[@GommStainedGlass]

The videos we've done on cleaning and polishing windows give you all that we know. We find windows need to be polished and cleaned several times before they are really finished. Check out www.gsg-art.com/videos.html at the bottom of the page for a listing of all of them. ❄💖

[@kathydesjourdy4607]

@@GommStainedGlass thank you 😊

[@adcr7829]

Hello, could you use grozing pliers to break thin strips of tile? or do tiles break in a different way to glass? Thanks

[@GommStainedGlass]

Generally, Grozing pliers are made for 1/8" glass. They fit just right for double strength glass. Tile is usually thicker and you would lose the control that you had over glass when breaking tile. Tile cutting tools sometimes have those "wings" at one end that allow you to squeeze the tile and get a good break.. similar to using solid running pliers.

[@adcr7829]

@@GommStainedGlass Thanks for the advice.