How to make repetitive cuts for glass circles

[@montsesalas3919]

Hope you will doing soon a video on how you make the little red robbin tree bauble. I just love it!

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you, it is on our to do list.

[@barbroaugustin3783]

You are a star!

[@FiredGlass]

Having the right tools makes such a difference

[@barbroaugustin3783]

@@FiredGlass I just order that tool!

[@AnnetteRintelmann]

I will have to save up for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lynevans6605]

Thank you. This is great!

[@FiredGlass]

Thanks for watching Lyn

[@rareandwonderfull]

Very impressive! Thank you for sharing.

[@FiredGlass]

It’s a super tool

[@robertagoto6736]

Well I did get this awesome tool , cutting circles is such a joy! Can cut the all day long! Do you fuse 2 circles to make your little ornaments, what is your target temp? Was worried if I only used one, circle would distort in the firing......thank you for your guidance!

[@FiredGlass]

Great to hear you love the tool. We use a tack fuse which is 760ºC in our kilns, it may be different in yours. A full fuse or a tack fuse will work just as well. We only use 1 layer of glass for those ornaments. Firing a single layer will not distort, it will round off, but that's about it. Obviously this will be more pronounced on a full fuse over a tack fuse.

[@robertagoto6736]

@@FiredGlass Thank you again for your feedback, I have been using my cutter, a perfect tool for making these circles very quickly, could do this all day! (in fact I have...) thanks!

[@virginiatravers9693]

This repetitive circle cutter is in a class by itself vs. the one I own (red base) and I did not even know it existed....the black running pliers that you use seem much more effective than the ones I use, I would love it if you could share what kind they are....I think the extra 'v' at the bottom is such a plus.....thank you.

[@FiredGlass]

The running pliers are the cheapest ones I have. Plusplugs is the brand and came from WarmGlass.

[@virginiatravers9693]

@@FiredGlass Thank you, so kind of you to reply!

[@thePods]

Great helpful video! Thank you so much. Just clarifying something…do you put the glass smooth side down? And make the cut on the rough side? I thought it was the other way around. Cut on the smooth side. Do you find that it’s harder to cut out opaque circles - especially the white opaque glass? That’s been my experience. Any tips for making it easier? Thank you.

[@FiredGlass]

Smooth side up is correct. Not sure if you've watched this video, this covers cutting basics kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6vEfqiNrrOcps0 Circles can be tricky to cut, we have done a video on that too, cutting circles by hand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH3HZImFiquLqcU

[@gailkops5644]

Would love to have one, but I don't think my volume would warrant it. But it looks fab! Thanks for the video!

[@FiredGlass]

That makes sense Gail. If you cut lots regularly then its great. If not then it’s a bit extravagant. A normal round suction type cutter will do the job admirably.

[@gailkops5644]

@@FiredGlass Last year I bought a "cheapie" small circle cutter and it wobbled and the cutting head wouldn't navigate in a circular path...you were so right about buying quality. So...hope to find a Silberschnitt one. Great tips!

[@FiredGlass]

@@gailkops5644 i think we’ve all been there. 👌

[@gailkops5644]

I really like that frit sifter you used in a previous video. It is brass I think and has a spring on the handle that you rub back and forth. Would that be a JC sifter? Trying to find one. Thanks!

[@FiredGlass]

This is the thing. artistryinglass.on.ca/jcs-sifter-with-coil-actuator.html?category_id=587

[@gailkops5644]

@@FiredGlass Thanks so much for the link! Which size would be ideal if I only chose 1? Because of your videos I am venturing more into powder frit creations.

[@FiredGlass]

@@gailkops5644 you need the 40 mesh, size is a personal choice. The bigger bowl size will hold more frit. If in doubt go for the middle size which is 11mm.

[@gailkops5644]

@@FiredGlass As always, thanks for your advice - will have a look! Have a super creative day.

[@robertagoto6736]

Hi, am thinking about buying this cutter, I have several other circle cutters ,this seems faster, tool with good weight. What is the largest circle that this can cut? what is the largest circle that you have cut with it? Just thought I would get the first hand report!

[@FiredGlass]

The smallest circle it can cut is 10mm and the largest is 185mm on between 2-15mm thick glass.

[@robertagoto6736]

Thanks! I love your videos, the urge to experiment with the variety of glass fusing possibilities is endless!

[@robertagoto6736]

(of course I had to purchase one!)

[@FiredGlass]

@@robertagoto6736 I'm sure you will enjoy using it. It's a great tool and gives super cuts.

[@FiredGlass]

@@robertagoto6736 Thank you, great to hear. We aim to enthuse others,.

[@mariemaher9129]

really like it but £435 ---its a bit steep but it looks easy peasy

[@FiredGlass]

Agreed it is expensive if you don't have the need to make frequent circular cuts. As Jilly said, if you do then it's a massive time saver which pays for itself.

[@mariemaher9129]

But I really want one ....lol. I didnt like the other small circle cutter ( about £60) and sold mine because it slipped and I wasted so much glass.....this looks fantastic and fast 😍

[@FiredGlass]

Did you have the Silberschnitt Circle Cutter with brass arm and brass ball bearing cutting head? If you had the one with a plastic head they are prone to flexing and wandering off line. www.wholesaleglasscompany.co.uk/acatalog/Silberschnitt-Circle-Cutter-with-Ball-bearing-Cutting-Head.html

[@mariemaher9129]

@@FiredGlass no ...I bought the Easycut £79 ona red base but I didnt like it . Ive got the bar one and they're fine but I love the ease of cutting circles quickly and in a strip......may have to buy one . Seems only the WG have them in UK ?

[@FiredGlass]

Yes I believe so. We looked at the Easycut before purchasing the more expensive one. Sometime you just have to bit the bullet!

[@ikweby9169]

Yikes - £435 for that 😲 - Better get the piggie bank open lol

[@FiredGlass]

They are not cheap. On the positive side they will last a lifetime. Good quality tools are an investment and this one is a massive time saver.