August 18th, 2010
Stained Glass Kits 101 – Which Stained Glass Kit Cutter Should I Get?
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
For those on a budget pen shaped glass cutters are the best way to go. (Their cost is about 10-20 dollars.)
Perhaps the biggest downside to these is how they feel. For those with older hands, like me, these can be a tad difficult. (Basically if writing with a pen cramps your hand, then this kind of cutter might be a little tough.)
Pros/inexpensive; portable
Cons/Can be hard to grip; not the most precise cutter.
Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.2: Bring Out Your Six-Shooter
The pistol-shaped glass cutter is the next step up and I’ll be honest this one is my favorite. Most people who really catch the infectious fever that is stained glass art, like the pistol-shaped cutter. It feels fantastic in your hands, and can let you get really precise with your glass scoreline.
But these cutters aren’t ultra cheap. Coming in at a pricetag of 20-40 dollars this can be a bit more than most people want to spend.
Pros/Feels good in your hands; nice accurate cuts.
Cons/Bit more expensive than a pen cutter.
Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.3: It’s All About 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.
Unfortunately you do pay a bit extra for that performance. Also, they do take up a bit space. So they are not ideal for taking to your stained glass kit parties, and require a fair bit of workspace. (Something that not everybody has.)
Pros/Excellent cutting; easy and simple to operate.
Cons/Not portable; spendy.
Learn more about how stained glass kits can help you tap into your hidden creatitivy. Stop by http://stained-glass-kits.com/ to find out how to get the best deals on what you need for this fulfilling hobby.
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