@@bleeka325so you don't breathe in the tiny glass shards that are sprayed into the air when the glass cracks. That could cause real problems, like cutting the tiny air sacs(alveoli) that actually let you bring air from your lungs to your blood vessels. Always use a mask when working with any particulate matter that won't break down safely.
@@bleeka325 yes! and what do you DO with cut glass? you make it into stuff. often you will need to put it together, this needs metal. lead is commonly used for this. why would you be cutting glass and just leaving it being loose pieces?
As a Tinsmith who is always looking to expand into a new skill, I really enjoyed learning about this. Thanks for summarizing the basic starting techniques in a clear-cut (ha) way.
My mom loves to make stain glass art but she never has the time or motivation to do it between her job and her family. The first time I learned about this interest was when she helped my stepdad make one as a birthday present for his sister, and she hasn't done it since. She's so excited to possibly retire next year, and with the grandkids grown, she'll have more time to create ❤
Oooh this takes me back to my high school days! My school had a class that worked with stained glass. I wont lie I was terrible at it and I took that class for 2 years xD
don't worry, it's perfectly safe! in fact, you don't actually NEED gloves for glass cutting -- it's all based on the level of skill and the comfort of the person. all other safety precautions are necessary, though.
@@sleepy.timaeus.arts. still not a good idea.. especially beginners should not wear gloves so they can learn how to handle glass and the cutter properly
@@m__nl_ght2573 When you are a beginner you should practice how to use the tools without handling any glass. When you know how to use the tools you should move on to the glass using gloves. Once you have a good handle on the glass you can start using thinner gloves or stop using them. But you should always use gloves and glasses as a beginner
@@sleepy.timaeus.arts. Beginners should also not wear safety glasses so that they can experience being hurt more easily so they get more experience to level up to professional
Ive always been facinated with glass mosaics that artist makes and always wanted to try my hand at it. This video is most helpful and i hope you'll make a full video describing each task. Its so soothing to watch you work your way . Hope this channel gets the love it deserves.
My mom has been doing stained glass since I was a little girl. It seems like an art form that is being lost slowly. I don’t see as many people doing it as there used to be. I have been taught how and worked with her on pieces a lot over the years. Watching these videos is making me want to go out to her shop and work on something.
stained glass is gorgeous and I have infinite respect to those who use it as their medium of choice, and I kinda want to learn how, but I have sensory issues and the sound of scoring the glass would make me want to throw the glass as hard as possible at the nearest hard surface and cry
I'm unsure how you feel about loud noises, personally I also hate that noise but do like loud music and shit so this is just based on what I would do but- maybe try a hybrid pair of noise cancelling headphones, they cancel noise (obviously) and can play music! So I'd just turn on noise cancelling and blast that music /gen /info
I'm pretty sensitive to sounds as well but it wasn't too bad for me but for solutions there are those little foam disposable earplugs that block out sound you can look into getting some of those if the sound really bothers you or just wear some noise canceling headphones and jam out to some music while your working with the glass
beginners and ppl who are prone to cutting themselves should definitely wear safety gloves. however, professionals or experienced people don't because they'd rather feel what they're working on directly instead. like how other people would use laundry gloves when scrubbing clothes to avoid dermatitis or touching harmful/itchy chemicals in soaps ot bleach. more confident people prefer washing clothes w their bare hands so they can scrub surfaces of the fabric better because they can feel stuff like hardened stains. edit: another good reason is that sometimes, it's safer to not use gloves. i'm pretty sure there's an explanation related to stained glass making, but an example of this is not wearing gloves when handling chemicals in a laboratory, especially acids, because when your skin comes in contact with strong acid, you can easily wash them off, but if it melts your gloves, your gloves may adhere to your skin.
What is that mat you always cut glass on? I assume it’s a raised grid platform for catching the little bits that break away. I’d like a small tutorial on that as well!
You can also make it even safer and less sharp while cutting under water. If you get a big enough bin and fill it with water, you can use scissors to cut the glass. It will always cut super easy due to the slowing of vibrations thanks to the water. As well as come out smooth and you can get the details more quickly around the shape. Hope this helps as well.
Tap. There's a reason glass cutters have that ball on the end. If you always use the grozing pliers, you risk creating micro cracks that can later break the glass.
It seems to be a dieing art tho. I've loved stained glass all my life but it wasn't till recent years that people found it again😢😅 I hope it isn't a trend it this type of craftsmanship sticks around
I've tried this and my goass never breaks as nicly as yours. If it's not too much trouble could you tell me how thick is your goass? And Where do you get it?
Hey love there are different Typs of Glas cutters. What you are Right now using is a standard one. There are ones with a much thiner Head and no moving Head. With That you Can cut nearly Perfect Long the line and don’t spend as much time on the grinding maschien. Also best Glass cutters are from Bohle the Series is called Silberschnitt/ Silvercut
I'm glad I saw this, I thought I might like having a go at adding glass cutting to my creative outlets, but that sound is a big no. I'd like to see how it turned out though, maybe with the sound off.
Watching this makes me miss doing stained glass. My papa got into it after my grandma died, and he taught me and my brothers and cousins how to do it. This was when I was around 11-13, and I believe my oldest cousin now has his equipment since he eventually stopped doing it a while after meeting his new wife a few years later.
To the people who don't understand: This video is for beginners, that's why she's recommending the safety gloves. But she is not a beginner, and like most experienced glass workers, she doesn't wear gloves. The more experienced you get, the more comfortable you are. She's spoken about her reasons for not wearing safety gloves, mainly that they get in the way and can make it harder for her to get exact cuts. However, if you are a beginner, use gloves because you don't have the muscle memory needed to work on glass without cutting yourself.
Some noise canceling headphones might also be useful because that sound of the thing that makes the initial line is not something I could imagine someone wanting to hear repeatedly
If you want to try an...interesting thing. You can cut glass underwater with scissors. Just submerge the glass and scissors in a large tub and cut like paper. The glass doesnt cut like paper but does flake off quickly. You can get surprisingly exotic shapes Very quickly and easily. Though the usual scoring is still quicker for straight lines.
@@AmayaJade I mean obviously not your technique you are demonstrating in the video, but the underwater glass cutting technique is very fun. Grandpa taught it to me.
@@Jmpwfdpdlsnarky and uninformed as you may be it's a technique that's been in use for thousands of years. The meso-american obsidian carvers used it to produce incredible complexity
It also helps if you put water in the score line. I have no idea why this generally gets a better line, but it does. I have used spit. I am not very artistic but I do lab work and I have to cut glass from time to time
Btw she didn’t use gloves because she has been doing this for some time and she is a professional but if you are a beginner you should use the safety equipment just wanted to tell you guys that ❤
I guess people learn it differently, but at my school, we dont use gloves, and we cut up to down not down to up. Also big cuts like the first shown, we break with the hands, but the tool will make it easier i guess. Also we learn that you hold the cutter in an straight angle, like vertically There are many ways to do this, nothing is a really "right" way
If your experienced, gloves might just get in your way and reduce dexterity. That being said, as beginners, PLEASE wear gloves or at the very least have a well stocked first aid kit nearby. A month ago I got too cocky and cut glass without gloves, and, upon drawing a line down the freshly cut glass, I accidentally slid my thumb against the sharp edge of the glass, and sliced my thumb wide open. Again, a MONTH ago and I just was able to go without gauze covering it within the last few days. Scarred pretty bad, probably needed stitches, buuut I'm stubborn (stupid) and just wanted to go home and go to bed (it was 11 p.m., please don't cut glass whilst sleep deprived). It is SHARP.
I work with glass all the time at work, cutting it,breaking it, ect. I never use tools to break it, I just use my hands. Get a clean break Everytime 🎉 ( I work at a custom framing shop)
Hi! This is amazing, I’ve always wanted to know more about making stained glass. I’d love to create one day. Seems like so much baseline equipment is necessary
I personally prefer to break glass by hand. But if you are using running pliers, don't hold onto the glass. If the glass shatters because you didn't score it right, you're likely to hurt yourself.
If you're just cutting the glass you don't need ventilation or any specialized gear for that matter aside from a pair of safety glasses and maybe gloves if you want to be extra safe
my cutter has a tiny thing that rolls when i try scoring, and it doesn't leave a line or anything at all and I'm almost breaking the glass, i don't feel it suppose to roll, is it?
To those trying this at home, you WILL get cut, a lot. You need gloves. Do not wear jewelry and long nails will make it more difficult, just like any other craft.
@@AmayaJade it's so neat! I just ordered one. I cannot wait to really dig into this. Will you be reviewing your process of making custom designs? Like the design programs used, the rules of thumb to ensure a successful piece, and the manner of printing on the sticker paper. I'm assuming that's a cricut thing but I wonder if there are alternative approaches.
I was always taught to have the curved part of the grozing pliers on top if you're just breaking glass and then flipping them over to the flat side when you need to shave smaller chunks off of the glass
Don't forget you need proper ventilation AND cover all cuts if you are working with lead.
Ventilation to cut glass?
@@bleeka325so you don't breathe in the tiny glass shards that are sprayed into the air when the glass cracks. That could cause real problems, like cutting the tiny air sacs(alveoli) that actually let you bring air from your lungs to your blood vessels. Always use a mask when working with any particulate matter that won't break down safely.
@bleeka325 you know the lines on a stained glass window between the panes of the design? That can sometimes contain lead.
@@DancingLyrics17 this video is talking about cutting glass
@@bleeka325 yes! and what do you DO with cut glass? you make it into stuff. often you will need to put it together, this needs metal. lead is commonly used for this.
why would you be cutting glass and just leaving it being loose pieces?
“Make sure you have safety gloves and glasses”
*proceeds to use bare hands*
I was looking for this
Me too.
I was about to write this same comment but you did it first😂
Definitely a “do as I say, not as I do” tutorial 😂
A lot of professionals don't, but beginners definitely should
Safety gloves crying in the corner 😂😅
Gloves just make it worse tbh because you have less control
@@lol69970i think they just brought it up cause the person in the video said to make sure you have them and then they didn’t even wear them.
@@lekalmao2742 Yeah I guess. Might've meant for beginners
We had an art class in my high school where we made mosaics and nobody had gloves and nobody cut themselves and we were all beginners
Cut glass is incredibly sharp. Highly recommend getting a grinder to bevel the edges if you are handling your pieces as a beginner.
Yes! She does usually use a grinder, but this isn't a full tutorial.
Just rub the Edge of another glas piece against it once or twice Problem solved
@@NiclasElmers THAT'S NOT HOW IT WIRKS!! TELL ME YOU'RE NOT A PROFESSIONAL IN THIS FIELD WITHOUT TELLING ME!!
As a Tinsmith who is always looking to expand into a new skill, I really enjoyed learning about this. Thanks for summarizing the basic starting techniques in a clear-cut (ha) way.
My mom loves to make stain glass art but she never has the time or motivation to do it between her job and her family. The first time I learned about this interest was when she helped my stepdad make one as a birthday present for his sister, and she hasn't done it since. She's so excited to possibly retire next year, and with the grandkids grown, she'll have more time to create ❤
Oooh this takes me back to my high school days! My school had a class that worked with stained glass. I wont lie I was terrible at it and I took that class for 2 years xD
i have so much anxiety watching her cut glass with bare hands 😨
don't worry, it's perfectly safe! in fact, you don't actually NEED gloves for glass cutting -- it's all based on the level of skill and the comfort of the person. all other safety precautions are necessary, though.
I was lucky to have a stained glass class all through high school, videos have been popping up lately making me wanna get back into it 😊
Same!!!
This is so cool!!
Dealing with really bad pms cramps this made me feel better :)
What were the gloves for
for beginners who arent used to handling broken glass
@@sleepy.timaeus.arts. still not a good idea.. especially beginners should not wear gloves so they can learn how to handle glass and the cutter properly
@@m__nl_ght2573 When you are a beginner you should practice how to use the tools without handling any glass. When you know how to use the tools you should move on to the glass using gloves. Once you have a good handle on the glass you can start using thinner gloves or stop using them. But you should always use gloves and glasses as a beginner
@@sleepy.timaeus.arts. Beginners should also not wear safety glasses so that they can experience being hurt more easily so they get more experience to level up to professional
to put on your feet
The shade of glass is gorgeous
I don't know which is prettier, the glass or her voice. Truly majestic.
Why weren't you wearing gloves?
It’s easier to work without them!
@@AmayaJadethat confuses me because in the video you said you needed them
@@OgglyBooglyyea but she’s professional so she’s knows her way around it
Only if you’re a beginner (:
@@OgglyBooglyas a beginner, safety is a must. When you’re more skilled with experience, it’s up to you.
Do you not use petroleum to cut it? Do you just cut it dry?
Ive always been facinated with glass mosaics that artist makes and always wanted to try my hand at it. This video is most helpful and i hope you'll make a full video describing each task.
Its so soothing to watch you work your way . Hope this channel gets the love it deserves.
Thank you so much! I’ll be posting videos of every step of the process 😊
If you are going to make a mosaic, itd be easier to cut glass with mosaic plyers (they look like 2 pizza cutters smashed into a normal pair of plyers)
My mom has been doing stained glass since I was a little girl. It seems like an art form that is being lost slowly. I don’t see as many people doing it as there used to be. I have been taught how and worked with her on pieces a lot over the years. Watching these videos is making me want to go out to her shop and work on something.
stained glass is gorgeous and I have infinite respect to those who use it as their medium of choice, and I kinda want to learn how, but I have sensory issues and the sound of scoring the glass would make me want to throw the glass as hard as possible at the nearest hard surface and cry
The whole time I was watching this, I was thinking this must be the worst sensory activity possible
I'm unsure how you feel about loud noises, personally I also hate that noise but do like loud music and shit so this is just based on what I would do but- maybe try a hybrid pair of noise cancelling headphones, they cancel noise (obviously) and can play music! So I'd just turn on noise cancelling and blast that music /gen /info
@@olioccasionallyanimates27 I can't get through the day without my noice cancelling headphones and music!! honestly the best invention ngl
@@Rhyxelz Seriously!!! I have a pair and they're amazing, I mostly use them for music but theyre so helpful
I'm pretty sensitive to sounds as well but it wasn't too bad for me but for solutions there are those little foam disposable earplugs that block out sound you can look into getting some of those if the sound really bothers you or just wear some noise canceling headphones and jam out to some music while your working with the glass
My boyfriend in high school his parents had a glass art studio. They made hundreds of pieces. So talented.
So good explained
beginners and ppl who are prone to cutting themselves should definitely wear safety gloves. however, professionals or experienced people don't because they'd rather feel what they're working on directly instead.
like how other people would use laundry gloves when scrubbing clothes to avoid dermatitis or touching harmful/itchy chemicals in soaps ot bleach. more confident people prefer washing clothes w their bare hands so they can scrub surfaces of the fabric better because they can feel stuff like hardened stains.
edit: another good reason is that sometimes, it's safer to not use gloves. i'm pretty sure there's an explanation related to stained glass making, but an example of this is not wearing gloves when handling chemicals in a laboratory, especially acids, because when your skin comes in contact with strong acid, you can easily wash them off, but if it melts your gloves, your gloves may adhere to your skin.
Thank you for these infos! I'm not a glass artist but it looks very informartive. Good job 💕
Dont forget when cutting glass with a glass cutter to keep the side with the screw on top
What is that mat you always cut glass on? I assume it’s a raised grid platform for catching the little bits that break away. I’d like a small tutorial on that as well!
It’s a waffle grid mat! I got it from Amazon!
You can also make it even safer and less sharp while cutting under water. If you get a big enough bin and fill it with water, you can use scissors to cut the glass. It will always cut super easy due to the slowing of vibrations thanks to the water. As well as come out smooth and you can get the details more quickly around the shape. Hope this helps as well.
Pretty amazing, beautiful work
I’m learning a craft I’ve always wanted to do through your videos ❤️ thank you!
I dont even cut glass but i like watching theese videos❤
This is so cool! True ASMR potential :D
Tap. There's a reason glass cutters have that ball on the end. If you always use the grozing pliers, you risk creating micro cracks that can later break the glass.
Lovely nails!
It looks like magic the way it separates
Your voice is so soft i fell asleep for a sec
I love how you dont gatekeep even though you have a glasscutting buisness❤
It seems to be a dieing art tho. I've loved stained glass all my life but it wasn't till recent years that people found it again😢😅 I hope it isn't a trend it this type of craftsmanship sticks around
I'm so used to seeing emojis like ❤️ and 🥰 on passive-aggressive comments I first assumed you were mocking her
This brought back good memories of my mother making stained glass panels.
I've tried this and my goass never breaks as nicly as yours. If it's not too much trouble could you tell me how thick is your goass? And Where do you get it?
Beautiful 😊 thank you so much for sharing
Hey love there are different Typs of Glas cutters. What you are Right now using is a standard one. There are ones with a much thiner Head and no moving Head. With That you Can cut nearly Perfect Long the line and don’t spend as much time on the grinding maschien. Also best Glass cutters are from Bohle the Series is called Silberschnitt/ Silvercut
I'm glad I saw this, I thought I might like having a go at adding glass cutting to my creative outlets, but that sound is a big no. I'd like to see how it turned out though, maybe with the sound off.
This stuff is pretty cool
Watching this makes me miss doing stained glass. My papa got into it after my grandma died, and he taught me and my brothers and cousins how to do it. This was when I was around 11-13, and I believe my oldest cousin now has his equipment since he eventually stopped doing it a while after meeting his new wife a few years later.
To the people who don't understand:
This video is for beginners, that's why she's recommending the safety gloves. But she is not a beginner, and like most experienced glass workers, she doesn't wear gloves. The more experienced you get, the more comfortable you are. She's spoken about her reasons for not wearing safety gloves, mainly that they get in the way and can make it harder for her to get exact cuts. However, if you are a beginner, use gloves because you don't have the muscle memory needed to work on glass without cutting yourself.
I could listen to your voice for hours😍😽💕
This was beautiful and interesting.
Do u oil yr cutter tip?
were do you get all this glass..
Some noise canceling headphones might also be useful because that sound of the thing that makes the initial line is not something I could imagine someone wanting to hear repeatedly
If you want to try an...interesting thing. You can cut glass underwater with scissors. Just submerge the glass and scissors in a large tub and cut like paper. The glass doesnt cut like paper but does flake off quickly. You can get surprisingly exotic shapes Very quickly and easily. Though the usual scoring is still quicker for straight lines.
That’s not how this works
@@AmayaJade I mean obviously not your technique you are demonstrating in the video, but the underwater glass cutting technique is very fun. Grandpa taught it to me.
No baby this isn’t 5 minute crafts.
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@@Jmpwfdpdlsnarky and uninformed as you may be it's a technique that's been in use for thousands of years. The meso-american obsidian carvers used it to produce incredible complexity
We don't use safety shit here
It also helps if you put water in the score line. I have no idea why this generally gets a better line, but it does.
I have used spit. I am not very artistic but I do lab work and I have to cut glass from time to time
Btw she didn’t use gloves because she has been doing this for some time and she is a professional but if you are a beginner you should use the safety equipment just wanted to tell you guys that ❤
Do you then grind or sandpaper off the rest of the glass in the border? Or are the pieces supposed to be a little bigger than the template?
I guess people learn it differently, but at my school, we dont use gloves, and we cut up to down not down to up. Also big cuts like the first shown, we break with the hands, but the tool will make it easier i guess.
Also we learn that you hold the cutter in an straight angle, like vertically
There are many ways to do this, nothing is a really "right" way
If your experienced, gloves might just get in your way and reduce dexterity. That being said, as beginners, PLEASE wear gloves or at the very least have a well stocked first aid kit nearby. A month ago I got too cocky and cut glass without gloves, and, upon drawing a line down the freshly cut glass, I accidentally slid my thumb against the sharp edge of the glass, and sliced my thumb wide open. Again, a MONTH ago and I just was able to go without gauze covering it within the last few days. Scarred pretty bad, probably needed stitches, buuut I'm stubborn (stupid) and just wanted to go home and go to bed (it was 11 p.m., please don't cut glass whilst sleep deprived). It is SHARP.
Hey, Big fan ❤.
Can you please share the best size / thickness of the glass for glassart ❤
Thank you for the tip!!
So satisfying to watch
Another day of the algorithm recommends me random shit and I fall into another rabbit hole.
That was really cool and informative, not gonna lie.
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
I work with glass all the time at work, cutting it,breaking it, ect. I never use tools to break it, I just use my hands. Get a clean break Everytime 🎉 ( I work at a custom framing shop)
Hi! This is amazing, I’ve always wanted to know more about making stained glass. I’d love to create one day.
Seems like so much baseline equipment is necessary
So interesting! 😮❤
I personally prefer to break glass by hand. But if you are using running pliers, don't hold onto the glass. If the glass shatters because you didn't score it right, you're likely to hurt yourself.
I have to try that pulling away technique with the grozing pliers. I always try to break it downward instead of away.
REMEMBER YOUR SAFETY GEAR AND HAVE PROPER VENTILATION!!
-thank you for coming to my tedtalk
Ventilation. Girl 😭 yall need to touch grass
If you're just cutting the glass you don't need ventilation or any specialized gear for that matter aside from a pair of safety glasses and maybe gloves if you want to be extra safe
That so cool😮
Just curious, do you find fine shards of glass? Isn’t it irritating on the skin? I imagine like with fiber glass it gets everywhere :O
oooo neat! (I am never going to use this information)
Where do you find glass like this?
Why not cut closer to the template edges reducing the grinder wear and tear?
THE SOUND OF THE GLASS CUTTER😭
The glass cutter's sound just almost caused a meltdown (not the creators fault obvi)
How thick can the glass be maximum?
wow! new rabbit hole for me to go down
How did i get two of your vids in a row?
What music was used in this video?
It's Solas x Interstellar by Gabriel Albuquerquë
I want to try but I can't get the coper melting tool , is there is any other way to connect the glass
Beautiful
Mistah white, we gotta do arts and crafts!
Quick question: can i use sizors if i dont have any equipment
Nope!
@@AmayaJade:(
So what are the gloves for?
If you want to wear them you can but they aren’t necessary
Another method is using thermal shock,after scoring the line pour hot water and submerge it in cold water,class will shatter at the score line
Why do you push the glass cutter forward instead of dragging it backwards? I always see people do it like that and want to know why.
That’s how I have most control & it’s just more comfortable for me!
@@AmayaJade neat
my cutter has a tiny thing that rolls when i try scoring, and it doesn't leave a line or anything at all and I'm almost breaking the glass, i don't feel it suppose to roll, is it?
Glass cutters cut better and smoother with a pulling action than a pushing action
Have you ever gotten hurt while working with glass? I want to make a glass project but I'm scared ab it
No! Only tiny cuts occasionally!
😂😂😂 I remember doing stain glass mosaics as an art elective in high school. We didn't use safety gloves either.
To those trying this at home, you WILL get cut, a lot. You need gloves. Do not wear jewelry and long nails will make it more difficult, just like any other craft.
Nah you don’t. Don’t be a scaredy cat.
Would this work with mirrors?
Yes, the mirror backing just has to be sealed before foiling & soldering!
@@AmayaJade Alright, thank you!
Is this easy to do or you have to have some type of experience to do it?
There’s definitely a learning curve!
Very satisfying
I don't know of any stained glass artists that wear gloves. The 'no gloves' comments are clearly from people on the outside looking in. Come join us!
Her:
Me: looks easy enough.🙂
Me later: 🙃 *shattered noises* . . . Nevermind..
- Make sure you have safety gloves and glasses.
(Doesn’t use them)
What's the product you use as the work surface for scoring?
It’s a waffle grid mat!
@@AmayaJade it's so neat! I just ordered one. I cannot wait to really dig into this. Will you be reviewing your process of making custom designs? Like the design programs used, the rules of thumb to ensure a successful piece, and the manner of printing on the sticker paper. I'm assuming that's a cricut thing but I wonder if there are alternative approaches.
I use a cricut but I have a few videos on my tiktok showing exactly how I do it!
"well, i was hiding in a fridge" 💕🧚♀️😊🪄
That damned glass scratching noise is killing me
I was always taught to have the curved part of the grozing pliers on top if you're just breaking glass and then flipping them over to the flat side when you need to shave smaller chunks off of the glass
From where o can have these tools to make my own glass thing ?😊
Amazon has all the supplies!
i was a stained glass specialist at a summer camp last summer, had to teach 8 year olds to do this lol