Re: Stained glass
Originally Posted by
TracyG
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Cut all the pieces out of the glass and lay it on the pattern, then grind off any rough edges. Use the light box to see if the glass will look good when hanging too - not too opaque. The grinder is my best friend but fairly used to that, the nippers and cutters as they are used in mosaics too.
I agree. The grinder cost me around £100, I think, but it's far better than trying to use a file.
I can sometimes cut a smooth shape with my cutting wheel, but still grind the edges anyway. The grozing pliers have their uses, but I can never obtain a clean edge with them.