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Understanding Stained Glass Kits – Choosing A Stained Glass Cutter

By: Machelle Firth | Date: August 18, 2010 | Categories: Self Improvement

Stained glass kits are great, but they aren’t much use if you don’t have the right stained glass cutter to work with.

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: The Pen Cutter

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/Feels good in your hands; nice accurate cuts.
Cons/Bit more expensive than a pen cutter.

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.

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/ Superior cutting; Simple to use.
Cons/Expensive

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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