Drawing patterns on stained glass, cutting with Taurus 3 ring saw
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Ring Saw vs. Wet Saw
Comments (3)Only time I use my ring saw, TAMAR is if I want to cut heart shapes, flowers or deep curves in glass, cuz glass only cuts in straight lines. If you have a wet saw, and want to do some creative cutting on it b/f you decide on the ring saw, get draw some shapes w/a permanent marker, then make your cuts into that shape, close together. When I cut a plate I cut them about 3/4 inches apart into the footer. Then I break them off w/my hand, and w/the nipper I can trim up any rough edges. I'm even using the blade to grind off those rough edges. IMO the ring saw is for cutting intricate shapes on glass, even though some have been successful in cutting plates w/o wearing their blades out quickly. Had I a choice over the two, I'd stay w/the wet saw. This is just my opinion, mind you....See MoreTaurus II or 3 ?
Comments (33)Maria, you are doing good! My suggestion for the T3 is to make sure you go slow and don't push on your blade. I get anxious while cutting and want to push my glass through but found that I damaged grommets and blade. So one replaced blade and grommets taught me to slow down. I use it now only for cuts I can't make with my hand cutter or by grinding to save my blade....See MoreCutting, Nipping, Breaking, Tools of the Trade
Comments (5)I have been experimenting with all the different cutting tools & have come to the conclusion that I need to buy me a ring saw. I guess I will be selling a lot of my scrapbooking supplies to pay for my new hobby lol. I have also purchased a dremel as a lot of people have had good luck with those as well. No matter what you use,if you are happy with the result then thats all that counts & in any hand made craft, doesn't have to be perfect :) I have a tumbler that I tumble a lot of my cut china & glass with a little sand out of our back yard as we live on a sandhill, works great. Just 1.5 tablespoons per a 3 lb drum takes all the sharp edges off after about 30 minutes for china or pottery & a little longer for glass...See MoreMy first Stained Glass - WIP
Comments (21)Thank you guys so much for your compliments and encouragement. I'm just loving working with glass and like so many of you said, I'm so glad I decided to take the class. Hazie - I think I will be like you, in that mosaics will always be my favorite. The class has helped me get used to working with glass and all the tools that go along with it, which is helpful for mosaics, too. You need a LOT more tools for working with glass (than with plates), but that's okay, cause I just love tools. Crazy, huh. Oh, well - I know I'm in good company! LOL Oh, and I just finished my first mosaic piece with glass - a mushroom. I'll get a picture of it and post it tomorrow. Thanks again. I'm a little nervous about the whole soldering thing. Anybody have any tips to offer me? I'll start soldering in this Thursday night's class....See Morewilsonsthelena_gmail_com
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