703-623-0905
  Kim S. Joy
  • Home
  • About
  • Shop
  • Art
    • Jewelry
    • Stained Glass >
      • Commissions
    • Commission Work
    • Repair
  • Classes and Events
  • Art Happens on Tarboro
  • My Studio
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Insider Newsletter Sign Up
  • Home
  • About
  • Shop
  • Art
    • Jewelry
    • Stained Glass >
      • Commissions
    • Commission Work
    • Repair
  • Classes and Events
  • Art Happens on Tarboro
  • My Studio
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Insider Newsletter Sign Up

KIM S JOY STAINED GLASS AND JEWE​LRY

Blogging with glass

Caring for your Glass Cutter

11/27/2021

0 Comments

 
Picture
A glass cutter is not really a glass cutter! A glass cutter scores the glass allowing you to break the glass where you want it broken.
​
There are many different types and brands of glass cutters out there, from the old school cutter that retails around $4 to superior quality for up to $50. It is one of those "you get what you pay things". I have used the $4 cutter and it is fine to start out with but you will want to upgrade for sure. The $4 one has to be dipped in lubricating oil to keep the blade lubed and in good working condition. The self oiling ones take that step out but they will leak so do not fill them to the top. The self oiling ones also can get replacement heads so you keep the cutter forever.

How do you care for your cutter? These simple steps will help your cutter last longer.

1) The glass cutter is one of the most important tools in your studio, treat it that way. Do not throw it in a can for storage or in a drawer with a bunch of other tools.

2) Make sure the glass surface is clean of dirt, which can clog the the cutting wheel.

3) Always lube up the wheel with cutter oil. You can put apiece of sponge in a bottle cap and soak it with oil. Just dap cutter on sponge to pick up oil and score. I would suggest every score or every other score depending on how much oil is on the wheel. A self oiling cutter will release oil with pressure. Check the wheel for debris like dust and dirt- that will prevent oil for releasing.

4) Start at edge of glass, score but do not run off the other edge. When you run off the glass you can chip the glass but also you can damage the wheel.

5) Clean your cutter by wiping it off after use. Just helps to prolong its life. Check the rubber washer on the nut to be sure it is not drying out or cracked ( will cause more oil to leak out when not in use).

6) Have fun and push yourself once in a while to cut tricky pieces. If you want more information on cutting glass, just comment and I will answer your questions.

Remember to sign up for my  Insider Newsletter to get update news from the studio.

Keep art in your heART,
Kim
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Sitting Nook in my studio
    Blogging with Glass!


    ​Kim S. Joy

    I am a stained glass artist who loves her job. I want to share the wonderful work of stained glass and jewelry making with you.
    ​

    Categories

    All
    Art Beat
    Art Happens On Tarboro
    Center For The Arts
    Fairfax Parks And Rec
    Jewelry Classes In Virginia
    Jewelry In Woodbridge VA
    Kim S. Joy
    Kim S. Joy Stained Glass
    Kim S. Joy Studio
    Stained Glass Classes In Virginia
    Stained Glass In Woodbridge VA
    Stained Glass Repair
    Workhouse Arts Center

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    January 2018
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014

    RSS Feed

Where's Kim?

Classes
Shows, Fairs and Events

Insider List Sign Up

Custom Commissions

Bring your vision to life with custom art: Click here to find out how easy it is to commission stained glass for your home.
Terms and conditions

Let's Connect


©2023 Kim S. Joy/All Rights Reserved