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IN THIS LESSON

Learn to Score and Break Glass Easily!

After watching this lesson you’ll:

Be aware of numerous different glass cutting tools, and know exactly which one to use in which scenario
Understand the correct way to score glass with a glass cutter
Be comfortable and confident breaking scorelines, knowing the glass will break as expected
Be able to perform specialized techniques for cutting difficult shapes

You’ll also realize how to tell whether you’ve scored a glass sheet correctly just by observing the sight and sound of the cutter’s path!

Glass cutter being used to score a straight line in a yellow stained glass sheet

Additional Resources

Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation file for Lesson 3 of Glasswork Pixie's Stained Glass Basics instructional course

- Download this lesson’s supporting documentation file for step-by-step instructions to score and break glass
- Glass Cutter
- Glass Cutter Oil
- Kitchen Scale
- Running Pliers
- Grozing Pliers
- Tile Nippers
- Fine-Point Sharpie Markers
- Cork-Backed Ruler
- Gloves
- Goggles
- See the comprehensive list of recommended tools and materials used in the Glasswork Pixie® stained glass studio

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