Understanding Stained Glass Kits – Choosing A Stained Glass Cutter
Stained glass kits can be a great way to express your creativity, but they aren’t that helpful if you don’t have the right kind of stained glass cutter.
Here are three tips for making sure you get a cutter that helps you cut properly-and safely-so you’re making the most of your stained glass projects.
Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.1: Pen-Shaped
Pen-shaped glass cutters can definitely be a cost-effective way to go. (They usually run from around 10-20 dollars.)
Their only drawback is an ergonomic one. Some people find them difficult to grip, especially for older hands like myself. (Good guideline: If your hands get sore writing with a pen-then maybe a pen-shaped glass cutter isn’t right for you.)
Pros/ Cheap, very portable.
Cons/Not the easiest to grip, Can be somewhat imprecise with cuts.
Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.2: Draw Your Pistol
The next standard in cutters is the pistol-shaped version. Most folks who are hard-core artsits in this field will use a cutter of this kind. The feel is great and your cuts can be really precise.
Yet they aren’t super cheap. With a pricetag of 20-40 dollars they may be a bit spendier than most people want.
Pros/super ergonomic; good cutting ability.
Cons/Not as cheap as a pen shape.
Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.3: Inside the Circle
For the most superior stained glass cuts nothing will beat a circle glass cutter. These are units which you swivel mount onto your work desk and are very easy to use.
You do have to pay a bit for these cutters. (about 40-60 dollars.) And they aren’t small, so they aren’t easily portable for taking to kid’s parties or anywhere else.
Pros/Great cuts; Easy
Cons/Most expensive;not portable
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