Cut Perfect Circles & Rims

Now begin running the scores by applying gentle
pressure to the back side of glass, as explained in the circle-cutting demonstration.

It doesn't matter which score is run first.

Apply pressure all the way around both scores a few times, until you are satisfied that both scores are fully propagated. If the glass is not transparent, make sure you are pressing exactly on the backside of the score, and watch for slight dimpling or other indicators that the score is running.

Now you have an unstable glass sheet! The glass can fall apart, so use your hands to keep it together as you very carefully turn it over once again. Now the scored side is up.

Make relief scores, drawing your glass cutter outward from the outermost circle score to the edge of the sheet. After making one, rotate the sheet without lifting it, to prevent it from collapsing under its own weight.

Run the relief scores one at a time, again, rotating the sheet flat on the table. Do not lift the sheet.

The edges will fall easily away, leaving a glass circle with the inside border score still intact.

© 2002 Spectrum Glass Company, Inc. PO Box 646 Woodinville, WA 98072 USA Phone: 425-483-6699 Fax: 425-483-9007 E-mail: Hotglass@ System 96.com

All rights reserved. Spectrum, Waterglass, Artíque and System 96 are registered trademarks of Spectrum Glass Company, Inc. Baroque is a trademark of Spectrum Glass Company.


Now begin running the scores by applying gentle pressure to the back side of glass, as explained in the circle-cutting demonstration.
		It doesn't matter which score is run first.
Apply pressure all the way around both scores a few times, until you are satisfied that both scores are fully propagated. If the glass is not transparent, make sure you are pressing exactly on the backside of the score, and watch for slight dimpling or other indicators that the score is running.
		Now you have an unstable glass sheet! The glass can fall apart, so use your hands to keep it together as you very carefully turn it over once again. Now the scored side is up.
Make relief scores, drawing your glass cutter outward from the outermost circle score to the edge of the sheet. After making one, rotate the sheet without lifting it, to prevent it from collapsing under its own weight.
		Run the relief scores one at a time, again, rotating the sheet flat on the table. Do not lift the sheet.
The edges will fall easily away, leaving a glass circle with the inside border score still intact.



© 2002 Spectrum Glass Company, Inc. PO Box 646 Woodinville, WA 98072 USA Phone: 425-483-6699 Fax: 425-483-9007 E-mail: Hotglass@ System 96.com All rights reserved. Spectrum, Waterglass, Artíque and System 96 are registered trademarks of Spectrum Glass Company, Inc. Baroque is a trademark of Spectrum Glass Company.