Cut Perfect Circles & Rims

Now make a single, straight relief score outward from the interior border score to the edge of the circle, through the border.

This relief score releases tension in the border "donut" and allows it to be separated cleanly from the inside.

Run the score with running pliers.

Now the rim should separate easily from the remaining glass.

If you measured right, the rim will fit perfectly around your interior design at project layup. The single seam will heal during in the kiln and be undetectable in the finished piece.
The inside circle from which the border was cut becomes a "blank" for your next project.

Patty Gray is a highly accomplished glass artist who, thankfully, is always willing to share her knowledge and techniques. Patty's husband, Randy, is a Production Manager at Spectrum Glass Company.
Thanks, Patty.

© 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 make a single, straight relief score outward from the interior border score to the edge of the circle, through the border.
		This relief score releases tension in the border "donut" and allows it to be separated cleanly from the inside.
Run the score with running pliers.
		Now the rim should separate easily from the remaining glass.
If you measured right, the rim will fit perfectly around your interior design at project layup. The single seam will heal during in the kiln and be undetectable in the finished piece. The inside circle from which the border was cut becomes a "blank" for your next project.
		Patty Gray is a highly accomplished glass artist who, thankfully, is always willing to share her knowledge and techniques. Patty's husband, Randy, is a Production Manager at Spectrum Glass Company. Thanks, Patty.



© 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.