Tweezers & Dental Tools – Used to position small pieces of glass or tesserae in a pattern.Mixers & Mixing containers – Used to mix cements and grouts.Small containers or jars – Used to keep small pieces of tesserae organized.Glass Grinder & Band Saw – Used with a diamond coated blades and bits, these tools will help to cut intricate shapes and smooth uneven edges with ease.Diamond Pads – These foam pads will remove sharp edges along the perimeter of tesserae.Carborundum Stone – Used to file the sharp edges off tesserae.Tile Cutters – Tile nippers, snap cutters, mini cutters and a water cooled wet saw are all used for different tile cutting projects.Running Pliers – Used to score and break glass into multiple strips.Breaking / Grozing Pliers – With narrow flat serrated teeth, Grozing pliers are used to nibble away at unwanted bits of glass to ensure it fits into the pattern.Glass Mosaic Cutters or Nippers – Used to ‘nip’ shapes from smaller pieces of glass.Traditional Glass Cutters – A traditional glass cutter is used to accurately score & break individual pieces of glass to fit project patterns.All of these materials will assist in making patterns, drawing and scoring straight lines, verifying angles and making templates. Drawing Equipment – square, pencil, eraser, cork backed ruler or straightedge, grid paper, tracing paper, carbon paper, marking pen, compass, scissors, light card stock.China Marker – Used for marking where ceramic or other porous materials need to be shaped or trimmed.– Used for outlining patterns on glass to aid in cutting. Permanent Waterproof Fine-tipped Marker. You wont need all of these tools for all of the patterns and projects we share however it’s a good idea to gather as much of it as you can. Most of the tools listed can often be found in your home, or are readily available at your local hardware or art glass supply stores. The following is a list of commonly used tools. To assist you in realizing your creative vision we’ll be sharing some stained glass patterns in the coming months that you can try at home!īefore you get started you’ll need some tools and materials.
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