Product Description
Cut Circles and Strips in No Time!
You can cut dozens of rectangular border pieces for a window in minutes, then switch to scoring a perfect circle with this handy circle and strip cutter. It quickly converts from one job to the other simply by switching bases. Circle Cutter scores perfect circles from 3" to 25" in diameter. Calibrated T-bar cuts strips from 1/2" to 12" in width. Use it to cut borders, rectangles, squares, diamonds and even trapezoids. Versatile tool is ideal for all types of glass art. Use it in mosaics to cut stained glass strips which can quickly be nipped with Wheeled Glass Nippers #2039
Glass wreath created by Melanie Churchill and Chandra Rusk.
Step-By-Step: Step-by-Step: Breaking Out Circles
1. Using a circle cutter, make one continuous score.
2. Mark score line with marking pen.
3. Flip glass over and place on breaking mat. Center thumb over mark and apply even, gentle pressure until the score begins to run. Repeat, repositioning your thumb where the run stopped, until it completes the circle. Note: Your will only be able to see the marks on cathedral and wispy glass.
4. Flip glass over. Create four "watch band" cuts. Score from circle out to the edge of the glass.
5. Use running pliers to release the circle.