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How to Cut a Glass Bottle in Half with String, a Glass Cutter, a Dremel & More
Plus, how to score and remove designs and shapes from your bottleYou may have seen vases, candles, cups and more made from old bottles and wondered how the glass was cut. The process is simple, and with a few steps, you ...
How to Cut Glass in a Straight Line or On a Curve
Plus, learn how to cut a glass jar using fire Whether setting a window pane, creating a stained glass mosaic, or cutting a jar for another project, cutting glass is a handy skill that isn't difficult to pick up. With the...
How to
Smooth Glass Edges
There are a variety of DIY projects you can use glass in, such as creating candle covers or drinking glasses. However, in order to repurpose a glass bottle or object, you’ll need to smooth out its broken, jagged edges....
How to
Cut Wine Bottles for Crafts
A great way to recycle old wine bottles is to use them for home decorations. However, if you need to change their shape for the craft, you'll find that cutting them takes a lot of practice. Moreover, since you're dealing...
How to
Cut Tempered Glass
Because it’s a type of safety glass, tempered glass cannot be cut using the same methods as you’d use to cut ordinary, untempered glass. If you must cut through a pane of tempered glass, you’ll need to heat it to n...
How to
Glue Glass
Do you have a broken glass vase or want to add some pizazz to your next glass art project? With some extra preparation or specialized glue, you'll be able to complete those glass-based projects without any trouble at al...
How to
Solder Stained Glass
Stained glass is a great way to make a beautiful ornament, picture frame, or window decoration. Learning how to solder stained glass can open the door to a lot of great craft ideas. Soldering can be dangerous, so it's im...
How to
Melt Glass
Melting glass is an exciting way to use old glass pieces and to form impressive, decorative art. Melting glass requires either a regular or microwave kiln, a firing profile, and some sturdy, heat-resistant gloves. If you...
How to
Repair Broken Glass
Learn to mend cracked glass without hiring a professional Broken glass is a bummer, but often you can fix it. For a broken window, remove the old broken glass and replace it with a new windowpane. If you broke glassware,...
How to
Bend Glass
Bending a glass pane or bottle to a precise shape is not feasible without professional equipment. However, glass rods and tubing is easy to bend, and frequently done by artists and people working in laboratories. All you...
How to
Cut Glass Circles
You've probably seen a movie where a burglar places a fancy glass cutting tool against a glass case or window, scores a perfect circle, taps it out, and makes a getaway with the jewels. Well, it's not quite that simple t...
A Complete Guide to Uranium Glass: Identification, Value, & More
Everything you need to know about this unique type of vintage glass The distinctive green glow makes uranium glass pieces a favorite among collectors. But how do you know if you've got genuine uranium glass or just a cle...
Simple Glass Fusing Instructions for Beginning Fusers
Everything you need to know before you start your first glass fusing projectThe art of fusing different glasses together can be used to create sculptures, jewelry, dishware, and other beautiful pieces. Despite the intric...
How to
Cast Glass
Glass casting is a process where you place glass in a mold to create a specific glass sculpture or design.. 6 December 2023. The mold must be placed in a kiln to fuse the glass together and form your desired item. Castin...
How to
Do Glass Painting from a Pattern Tracing
Glass painting can be intimidating, but it does not have to be. If you use a pattern to trace from, it can be simple and fun. This article will show you how to get started in the art of glass painting.
