Art Glass Tools
For Glass Fusing
Learn which art glass tools are used to make jewelry and other glass fusing projects.If you can't visit a glass studio or art glass store to discuss your needs an online search for stained glass tools will find most art glass tools required. Everything from glass cutters and breaking pliers to glass fusing kilns can be bought online. There is a wide variety of fusing glass tools and glass kilns available and the most expensive aren’t always the best, many online glass fusing and stained glass stores carry tools at very reasonable prices. Basic tools you will need to when making fused art glass jewelry are a glass cutter, pair of glass pliers as well as a ruler or straight edge and a cutting surface. Glass cutters and glass pliers are probably the two most used art glass tools in glass fusing. Glass Cutters. Come in two basic styles, pencil grip and pistol grip, some have an inbuilt reservoir to hold lubricating oil for the special cutting wheel. Glass Circle Cutters. This range of cutters will allow you to cut accurate circles. Glass Pliers. There are a large variety of glass pliers available for you to use when working with fusing glass. Reaching Pliers. There are a large variety of reaching pliers or tongs available for you to use when working inside a hot glass kiln. Wheeled Glass Nippers. Nippers are a very handy cutting tool. Glass Fusing Kilns. An electric kiln used to fuse and form glass pieces together. Glory Hole Furnaces. Glory Hole Furnaces are a flame driven furnace used to manipulate and shape glass. Abrasive Tools. Using abrasive tools to clean and smooth glass edges is a necessary part of glass jewelry making.
Cutting And Grinding Tools
As you gain more experience in glass fusing you may wish to attempt more challenging projects that involve extra cold working of the glass.Glass grinders and glass saws are very versatile when it comes to glass smoothing and shaping. Under normal circumstances a grinder is probably the first power tool you should invest in. With a grinder you can carry out a wide range of grinding and shaping tasks. Saws can be very expensive, the amount of time you use a saw may not justify the purchase price as well as the cost of replacement parts. Listed hereunder is a number of useful coldworking tool for kiln fired glass work. Glass Grinders. One of the most useful tools in glass jewelry making is a glass grinder. Flat Lap Grinder. Suitable for grinding and polishing fused glass items. Wet Belt Sanders. Suitable for heavy duty cold work. Glass Saws. One of the major glass saws is the band saw. Glass Ring Saws. Ring saws can cut very intricate shapes and patterns. Glass Tile Saws. Used to cut thick pieces of fused glass. Fused Glass Sandblaster. Use for glass carving and etching.
Additional Tools
The following tools may prove useful to you as you expand the range of projects that you tackle.Permanent Black and Silver Markers Container for glass offcuts Total glass cutting system Like all hobbies, you will probably acquire more and more tools as you become familiar with the total kiln forming process.
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