How to Cut Glass Easily for beginners

[@jasonmitchell1754]

Carefully following the techniques given I cut my glass flawlessly- no mistakes and the first time I tried. This is a fantastic video

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome!

[@xyork]

I tried cutting glass this morning BEFORE watching this video, the results were disastrous. Spent less than 12 minutes watching this video and now every piece cuts perfectly. Thank you very much Derek.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

That’s great news! So glad the tutorial was helpful 🙂🙂

[@missarcene4345]

Thank you for so much illustrations I am a 70 year old lady and love crafting. I will give glass cutting a try tonight. Wish me succedd

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Wonderful!🙏🙂

[@Undercaffinated]

This was absolutely the most helpful video I watched on glass cutting. I just need to removed a large piece from a bar for cleaning but it won't come out in one piece. None of the videos I watched before left me feeling very confident that I could do it without shattering it. I'm sure I got this now though. I appreciate the detail. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Excellent, glad it helped!

[@calle19]

Sounds like I'm not the only one, but burned through 2 pieces of glass...had to run out and get a 3rd. After watching your video it felt like magic. No way it's this easy. Without seeing this I would I have given up. Thanks so much! Sometimes common sense is learned.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Nice work! Glad you found it helpful !🙂

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi - Great video for a beginner, and who knew WD40 had yet another use. Tee Hee. I am going to make a faux stain glass window with half marbles, but I am going to need some leaves for my flowers, and this video was just what the Dr ordered. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful!🙏🙂

[@DaveCurtis-b3u]

Thanks so much for this video for some reason cutting glass has always seemed daunting but this takes the fear out of cutting glass.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful!🙏🙂

[@ZERODESTRUCTION]

I was looking for picture frame glass cutting video, but this looked interesting. And it was really great. In just ten minutes, I learned what tools to use & how to use them ! Excellent teacher!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@amandasymon4363]

Thank you - I learnt a lot

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! 🙏🙂

[@BerylLudwig73]

Thank you so much-- I learned a lot from your easy to follow instructions and also exactly what types of tools are the best. It was very easy to follow and makes the process less complicated in making precise shapes.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks so much for your kind remarks!

[@speciallion1135]

Great video. It’s worth noting, that cutting narrow strips, using the square, that normally, the cutter is pulled towards you, as demonstrated. Whereas, cutting shapes, the cutter is generally used away from you - obviously, so that one can have better vision of the shape.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes indeed, quite right 🙂

[@henryrossouw930]

An artist at work.Stumbled on this video by accident but surely worth the while watching.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hey Henry, glad you enjoyed it!

[@MRBACKHAND]

Thanks Derek, youve given me some knowledge and inspiration to cut some new MX5 side mirrors,, ill give it a go... Jazz Auckland NZ

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks

[@cathysimon8749]

This is an excellent lesson in cutting glass......thank you. Do you have a video for drilling holes in glass to make wind chimes?

[@ianbrinkley5968]

Idk if your still interested but your need specialty carbide or diamond bits, then you jus do it slowly with even pressure and water for lubricant. Whilst turning the drill in circular motions. It helps, once u poke through one end to flip the glass around and drill from the other side to prevent oysters in the glass

[@ro4382]

Nice video! Do you have a video of where you want to keep the glass in tact with a shape cutout in the pane?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

No, sorry, still to make that one!

[@cyndees5588]

So excellent. Thank you! I wish I'd found you when I started. It would have saved me a LOT of injuries and wasted glass!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! Glad you found the video helpful. Please subscribe and check out all the glass tutorials on my channel! 🙏🙂

[@DessieTots]

I tried cutting glass for the first time yesterday. I have a cutter from the same manufacturer but the non-reservoir version with the little wooden handle. Six sheets of two millimetre thick glass later, I managed one single successful cut and break. I think I need a lot more practice. 😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Stick with it, you’ll find it gets easier 🙂

[@richardmorgan2959]

@@DerekHuntArtist my first attempt resulted in a line that was straight for the first 4" and then veered off. How deep does the cutter have to go? thank you for a clear useful video.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@richardmorgan2959 even pressure and listen for the scoring sound. That helps to make sure the score runs all the way across the glass 👍🏼

[@WillieBStudios]

Watching again as I finally started my stained glass class! I had issues cutting out my pieces that were half circles and lots of waves! It is my first piece and I totally forgot about the tips you had here! Now I'm ready to go grab some practice glass ...and do some more practicing with the shapes you've shown here!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Wonderful!

[@kathybrigger9431]

I use a pistol grip and that's not how I hold it. I wrap my fingers and thumb around the grip and place my index finger over the top pointing toward the wheel. I then place my other index finger on the flat part of the cutter just above the wheel. You can make seriously accurate cuts with no strain to your wrists or hands. 40 years doing what you are doing. I have taught quite a few people and they are into it now. I like some of your techniques. I have not seen them before and they are helpful. Thank you.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks Kathy, glad you found the video helpful🙂

[@ceeemm1901]

Great vid, cheers.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!🙏🙂

[@shardarao]

Great video with clear instructions on glass cutting for beginners! Thank you for sharing

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful Sharda!

[@catherinedelarche4367]

Is there a maximum thickness that the glass cutters can cut or are there different glass cutters for specific thickness? Also, if you know a manual way of polishing the edge of the glass, can you please create a video for that? Thanks much!!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Generally you can cut glass with a regular glass cutter from 1mm up to 6mm thickness. I would suggest using a professional glass company to cut thicker glass or laminated glass🙂

[@catherinedelarche4367]

@@DerekHuntArtist Thank you for responding and your advice.

[@amandalovelace4659]

Have you any cutting tutorials or recommendations for glass bottles upcyling to vases and how to cut them?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

No, I don’t really do that kind of glass cutting. There are KZbin video out there on that subject 👍🏼

[@wheelsofafrica]

You make it look so easy!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

It takes a while to get used to cutting glass 🙂

[@Ouija1385]

Excellent instruction! Well done - thank you so much

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deedunn9811]

That was so helpful! Thank you. I was dreading cutting glass for framing. I think I will give it a whirl now. :)

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! So glad it was helpful for you!🙏😀

[@ModernCarpentryProjects]

Hope this works!!! Thanks for the class

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked the class, let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Derek

[@FunWithEnduringArts]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I found it very interesting and helpful. 😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful! 🙂🙏

[@codebeat4192]

You are the greatest! Very nice. It is amazing to see the shapes can be made, wow. I want to cut a display protector of smoked glass in the shape of an old CRT tube with curved corners (as in star-wars or other sci-fi) and embed it in a wooden panel. I think I need to make a template first and then cut it around the edges. I want to try it haha, a new challenge! Thanks for the great video!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hey thanks for your comments - You can do it! 🙏🙂

[@davestubularvideos9046]

Great video,thanks. I need to cut some pieces of front surface mirror glass to repair a couple of old twin lens reflex cameras. I have a new pencil type cutter. Any suggestions on which side to cut and whether to tap the score? Can’t use pliers or snappers because of the silvered surface. The mirror is about only 1.6 m thick. Had it a week and keep putting it off! Dave

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Can’t really advise on optical mirrors as they are specifically designed for the camera. Generally ordinary mirror is cut on the non-silvered side

[@olivehennings8770]

I find this tute very useful. Always wanted to try and cut glass. Thank u. U seem to make it so easy. My 1st try on scrap glass tommorow🙈

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You are welcome 😊

[@gremics-gallery]

Will have to incorporate this into some projects. Thanks

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome!🙏🙂

[@ReverendGuyWallis]

This is awesome! U make it look so easy but im still not sure. Going to try it tho. New subscriber here, thanks for the video 😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

That’s great news! Thanks for your support 🙏🙂

[@charleshultquist9233]

I have cut quite a bit of glass over the years and I've always tapped on the scored side! Next time I'll try tapping on the under side.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Excellent!

[@eirik874]

Really cool i see im one of a few here that came so see what i was doing wrong after the mistake was done 🤣 when i was cutting i saw that the glass sometimes broke where i didnt even cut on the inside of the line and outside. I suppose my tools wasnt sharp enough or perhaps i was using to much force

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@fredbrookes7968]

Beautifully clear and lucid series Derek, which I just stumbled across today. Fred B

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Fred, lovely to hear from you. How are things?

[@johnlane3179]

Superb video, incredibly well made and very helpful.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you for watching and glad it was helpful!

[@rpan5441]

VERY NICELY DONE. GREAT EXPLANATION AS WELL.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@mouradbelkas598]

Awesome video. Thank you Mr. Hunt for sharing your amazing trade. Greatly appreciated

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found it helpful!🙏🙂

[@johnbaptist63]

This is a good one, all I wanted to learn in one tutorial

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome!

[@Funky_Fractals]

This is such a great video! Your method for cutting out circles is mind-blowing :o I can't wait to try it out!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! So glad you found the video helpful 🙏🙂

[@timallen6025]

Master class introduction . I love the confident technique demos because you do it day in and day out, thank you for sharing so much .. subscribed too btw

[@DerekHuntArtist]

I appreciate that! Thanks Tim and welcome aboard !🙏🙂

[@indrin12]

A great instructional vid, thanks for sharing.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Great to hear you found it helpful!

[@Clover12346]

How often do you replace your cutters. Do they get dull?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

The Toyo cutters last for ages - years at a time. Sometimes if you drop them the wheel can get a chip or dink in it which ruins it.

[@CoraRose2000]

Do you have a video on cutting thick glass? Like door glass? This video was so cool and now I want to go cut glass and make things, but first I need to cut a rectangle in a glass door for a cat door. :)

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks for your comment. I would always recommend you get a professional glazier to cut thick glass, especially as it can be difficult to do, and should be made of safety glass.

[@markettabryant8826]

Thank you, this was very helpful

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome!🙏🙂

[@LauraFran55]

Thank you so much for this information I have tons of stained glass and tools given to me but had no idea how to use them, now I can do something with them, I have subscribed thank you again

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hey Laura, so glad I've been able to help you!

[@diannecrea7090]

Brilliant advice. Thank you. 💕

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You are very welcome!🙏🙂

[@ggallegos6664]

I learn a lot from you. I enjoyed your video and glad I saw it on the list. Thank you very much

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Great to know you find the videos helpful!🙏🙂

[@shaminmerchant7625]

Thank you . I tried glass cutting for my project and the results were awful. Now I will try using your method . But I don’t get the small screechy sound. I had tried but couldn’t. I will try again. Hope to succeed.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You can do it!

[@albertbell7120]

Brilliant I can’t cut glass for love nor money,but will try it your way 🇬🇧

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Great stuff! Glad it was helpful for you🙏🙂

[@jacobaskeroth7474]

Great introductory video! Thanks for making it, Derek!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

My pleasure Jacob !🙏🙂

[@Nondiya]

Excellent presentation. Thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@lorilange8654]

Love this ! Thank you for all the information and on "how to" video.. I just subbed..

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome!

[@1adobekid]

Great video, Derek. I am 80 and not too old to learn. Glass cutting will be an asset in restoring cars that I have been doing for 45 years. Is there a way to sand or smooth the cut edge?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Bill, great to hear the video was helpful. You can sand down the edges with a sharpening stone, the same kind of thing we use to sharpen knives. Remember to wear a mask as glass dust is not good for the lungs!

[@isabelllindsay1056]

Great to see a Scottish Artist Thank you for a very helpful video…..Makes watching easier when you’re easy on the eye. Watching from Paisley

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@isabelllindsay1056 thank you , glad you found it helpful🙏🙂

[@davidhill1220]

This was very helpful I’ve been cutting glass for 30 years and I can cut anything EXCEPT a straight line 😕 Patricia

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you Patricia!🙏🙂

[@deansawich6250]

Thanks, that was a excellent video on the fundamentals. ❤

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated :-)

[@mohammedlaredj7695]

Thanks a lot for your lessons and tips...

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You're very welcome !

[@solomonflavius24]

Great video, I was wanting to know these details and methods

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found the video tutorial helpful Solomon 🙏🙂

[@Clover12346]

Any tips on cutting thicker textured glass.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Cut on the non-textured side is the best tip, and use running pliers if you have them :-)

[@nameinvalid69]

you know a person is a real pro when he/she makes it looks so easy 😂😂 thanks for tutorial on how to use the tool correctly, I never knew what's the purpose of the ball tip on the other side...

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Happy to help!🙂

[@amytalbert2911]

I have a question, if you don't mind. We have a huge antique mirror that we want to cut down. are there special considerations for cutting old thick glass? Thanks so much!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Millie, it is possible to cut mirror on the non silver side, up to a glass thickness of 6mm. Be very careful when cutting large pieces of glass, especially if you have not done this before. It may be wise to take the large mirror to a glazier to have the glass cut down to a new size.

[@Guest-cu8cq]

Very good explained thanks a lot

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@Waaaallldoooooowhereru_]

How would this work on thicker glass?

[@leef8063]

Thank You.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome!🙏😀

[@lilyreal692]

Thank you sir

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Welcome!🙏🙂

[@stellagirl7625]

??? You added more arches to your original arch. Did you do that after you made the straight scores? And if you did, you scored over existing lines. Would that dull the cutter wheel? I LOVE the star!!!!!! I am definitely going to try that😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Don’t score over existing lines if you can help it. Try to score only once

[@erickestrada9818]

I have a question I’m new to cutting glass and willing to invest a bit what brand is a good one to start with if you don’t mind thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Erikestrada, for cutting glass you might want to buy a TOYO glass cutter - they are very good ! Have a look on my Amazon shop and you’ll see the ones I recommend🙂

[@fionatasmania5386]

As a beginner how do you trace shapes on dark coloured glass when you cant see through

[@DerekHuntArtist]

The easiest thing is to make a paper template of the shape and place it on the glass and cut round it

[@noraolivier8558]

Thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You're welcome!

[@joesmith942]

All I wanted to do was replace a pane in a window. I did that and learned a bit more. Fun.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful Joe!🙏🙂

[@MrPaulstride]

magic , thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

you're welcome!

[@ptolym9142]

Hi, Derek, which surface is preferable for sheet glass cutting? Would a Cutting Mat be alright or would the surface be too flexible? Great video, thanks

[@DerekHuntArtist]

I tend to cut glass on a piece of old carpet laid over my cutting table. Carpet material is great because it doesn't leave scratches in the glass when you move it around :-)

[@ThePtolym]

Thanks, Derek. That's great! 👍

[@DerekHuntArtist]

My pleasure @@ThePtolym

[@SheltiesRule49]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you for your support Marie !🙏🙂

[@robertfay1150]

Great thanks

[@DerekHuntArtist]

My pleasure!

[@anunaki1975]

Very useful and informative video,, thanks Sir

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you, very glad you found it helpful:)

[@daviddevoe7194]

I just destroyed a piece of glass I was planning to use to frame a picture. Frankly I have never managed to cut glass even once. I have ruined every piece I ever tried to cut.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Oh man! Sorry to hear that. Even pressure on the glass and score in one take. Use running pliers to help break the glass in a controlled way. That’s it in a nutshell.

[@sclark9011]

sorry i read this wrong.....i thought it was how to cut class

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Lol 😀

[@Orc-icide]

That definitely explains why you weren't able to read the title correctly. Stay in school and get that GED!

[@sclark9011]

however i did learn how to cut the cheese @@Orc-icide

[@peggyfinch]

I love a smart glass!

[@sclark9011]

@@peggyfinch sorry for being a pane

[@welshartnow]

Thank you for an informative video, you make it look so easy. I never thought a star could be done in one piece like that. Derek can I ask, I have come by a bit of older slab/crown glass which I dare not touch. It varies in thickness between 6-8mm, can a normal glass cutter work this? Thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Crown glass is actually very difficult to cut because it varies in thickness. Take your time and wear gloves and safety glasses when attempting to cut that type of glass.

[@welshartnow]

@@DerekHuntArtist Thank you Derek will do.

[@joanielivermore1895]

Very clear and helpful! Thank you.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@icepotato2800]

Great video, thank you. Can I ask, what does the oil on the tip of the cutter do? What difference does it make if you don't use oil?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

WD40 works great!

[@icepotato2800]

@@DerekHuntArtist Thanks for your reply Derek. It didn't answer my question though. What I was trying to ask is why do you oil the tip of the cutter? What does the oil do in the glass cutting process? Does it just lubricate the cutting wheel? Does it create a cleaner cut? Or something else?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@icepotato2800the oil helps to lubricate the wheel. In medieval times glass cutters had small diamond tips to score the glass, but wheels do a better job. Oil does not affect the glass cutting process or change the surface properties of the cut, it just helps the wheel to spin smoothly 🙂

[@debandmike3380]

Hi, I need to cut 1.5 inches off the bottom of a mirror 6 feet wide, so very long thin strip. Should I ball tap all along the entire score before snapping, or just at the end like you demonstrated. I get one shot at a clean cut! thanks.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Just tap the end to get the run started then carefully break down and away ( like breaking a piece of chocolate bar)

[@debandmike3380]

@@DerekHuntArtist amazingly fast reply. I will give it a shot. Thanks!

[@malcolmsequeira7731]

Thankyou Mr Hunt.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You're welcome!

[@ewaboer7297]

I love it! thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you too!

[@AdobeTracer]

Very helpful!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked it!

[@maggiecaddick5591]

thanks Derek!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome!🙏🙂

[@edmundobaca3498]

Amazing video. 🙏

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you, much appreciated!🙏🙂

[@dianemoore2945]

Hi Derek, so glad I came across your channel. I was wondering is there a maximum glass thickness that can be cut this way? I have a glass top table I got from IKEA years ago and I believe it is about 1/4 maybe slightly thicker. Looking forward to watching all your videos !!❤

[@DerekHuntArtist]

It’s can be quite tricky to cut thicker glass as it’s heavier and harder to work with. I would suggest you take it to a professional glass cutter as you only have chance to get it right! Hope that’s helpful for you 🙏🙂

[@jas20per]

Just a question about repurposing glass that may be a little older. I was told by a professional glazer that the older the glass is the harder it is to cut, is that true?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes, sometimes old glass can be more tricky to cut

[@golfandgunnut]

Hi Derek, excellent tutorial, many thanks. I have a query re your use of the wider head pliers at approx 08:43 when breaking the curved piece - it appears that the head of the pliers grip across the scoreline in order to break the glass which doesn't quite compute for me. It may be that I'm not observing correctly but I would have though that they would grip just one side of the line in order to do that. Subscribed btw, thanks Dave

[@DerekHuntArtist]

If you are using the large breaking pliers, the jaws of the pliers span across the score line and apply even pressure to the top of the glass. The bottom of the pliers apply a pressure directly on the score line, which help to create the neat fracture into two pieces. Thanks so for the subscription!

[@siamaklighvani3951]

Does the thickness of the glass is the same procedure or we have to look at it differently? Different procedures required ?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You can cut glass up to 6mm thick using a standard glass cutter. Thicker glass is best going to a professional glass cutter to do it safely

[@pauls9256]

Hi Derek, if i wanted to cut the bottom out of both ends of an hour glass could a glass cutter be used? is it even possible without destroying the the hour glass itself?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Have a look on KZbin for this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXe7n5qGrZiqaa8si=NyRfjAY50YctkXjt

[@fgmaglia]

Fabulous!!!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks man!

[@kaylajane08]

I have a tool that cuts a circle for me. I’m trying to use the circle and remove the glass around the circle. What is the best plan of action to do that? Cut the circle then tap around it?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes, cut the circle then tap round it to fracture the perimeter, then break away sections round the circle by cutting small lines away from the circle at intervals, then tapping the score lines to help break the outer section away.

[@brandonbrashear2958]

Is this the same process no matter the thickness of glass

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Up to 6mm thickness is fine, anything thicker and I suggest taking it to a professional glazier to cut

[@reidhart130]

Thank You 🖤 🤍

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome 🙏🙂

[@jacquesomersavard7257]

I try to work woht 15mm or 17mm glass and have difficulty to broke the glass so you have special technic for eavyglass like this

[@DerekHuntArtist]

15mm or 17mm glass is very thick, I don’t use that type of glass in my work. Perhaps you could use a band saw?

[@rajennaidoo7546]

i worked 41 years in the glass industry, I was cutting glass up to 25 mm thick by hand, yes there's is technic and skills from South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@rajennaidoo7546 excellent!

[@rajennaidoo7546]

@@DerekHuntArtist YOU are welcome buddy 👍.

[@jacquesomersavard7257]

@@rajennaidoo7546 my challenge is to make 36 square for a check set maybe if i dip the glass in hot water and then put it in aerosol at -20'C it would break so i had to use my radial arm saw and a lapidary blade the squares should have 5cmx5cm in alternation for the chessboard

[@carolb789]

I found this really useful. Especially how to cut shapes such as stars and hearts - you make it look easy 😅

[@ikust007]

Black tracing? Reushe? Will watch the dip pen video now.

[@whygamingwhy2404]

Are the cut sides sharp? Do you need to smooth it out or is it good to touch bare after?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes the edges are sharp and it’s best to use a glass grinder to smooth them out if your going to handle the glass a lot.