BEST WHEELED CUTTERS FOR MOSAICS | A review of mosaic glass cutters
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- CORRECTION: I wrongly refer to the Seabell cutters during this video as Bluebells. Seabell is their correct name.
Dive into the fascinating world of mosaic art with our latest video, where we explore the merits of different wheeled cutters for mosaics. Whether you're a seasoned mosaic artist or a beginner looking to elevate your craft, this video is your go-to guide for wheeled cutters and will help you choose the right one for your mosaic projects.
In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll walk you through the various types of wheeled cutters available, explore their unique features and test them out on various materials.
Watch as we demonstrate the wheeled cutters in action and show which ones do which task the best. Do you want a tool with a wide gap or one which can cut super thin glass or porcelain? This video will empower you to decide which wheeled nipper is right for you.
Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional mosaic artist, this video is your key to unlocking the full potential of wheeled cutters in your creative journey.
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 The four wheeled cutters
00:45 Intro to Leponitt and Montolit cutters
01:57 Intro to Seabell and Ravenna cutters
05:02 Leponitt demo
05:44 Montolit demo
06:05 Bluebell demo
06:48 Ravenna cutter demo
07:12 Cutting thick smalti 1
07:59 Cutting thick smalti 2
08:28 Cutting thick smalti 3
08:42 Summary and comparison of tools
09:53 My recommendations - Jak na to + styl
Helen - you can use the Seabell (not BlueBell) nippers in the 0 position - it's great for thinner materials. I often use them on stained glass that way. The "Ravenna" tool and the Seabells are also both quite a lot lighter (weight) than the other 2 tools.
I can't believe that I got the name wrong - sorry about that. I will change my description to make sure that that is clear. I have just checked the Seabells again and the bite on the 0 setting is the same as on the 1 setting. They do cut through thin material but I feel that the Montolits have the edge just because the blades almost touch when they are fully closed. Having said that I have two pairs of Montolits, and one has a virtually non existent bite and the other has quite a wide one!
@@HelenMilesMosaicsactually the 3 positions are noticeably different. I have been using this style of nipper for a number of years, and I do sell these new ones in Australia. I use the 0 position for 3mm stained glass, the 1 position for 4mm tiles and some thicker, whilst the 2 position is useful for smalti and 8mm tiles.
@@merlinmosaica5953 Thanks for this. I have recently acquired my Seabell cutters and can tell that I am going to love them but clearly havent spent enough time with them yet to notice their subtleties.
Thanks Helen the rubber compound retaining ring on the Seabell seems to be a good idea.
It is! I think it's a game changer 😀
Ha Haha! Someone already said that the tool is an Allen Wrench. Very informative video, thank you!
Thanks for watching! Someone also pointed out that I referred to the Seabell cutters as Bluebells. Ooops! They are Seabells.
Hello Helen, it's better to use a grinder for cutting the porcelain
Yes, it is, but when you want to just grab a tool and cut something simple, then a wheeled cutter is handy.
Is that called an Allen wrench?
Ah ha, I think you might be right! 🤣
is it Bluebell or Seabell??
Seabell. Did I say Bluebell? Ooops!
Allen key or hex key
That's what I mean! Thanks 😀
Funny as my wife, Rodica was recently in Italy doing a mosaic course, she is an artist and art historian.. me being an industrial designer and engineer have just been tasked to grind up a pair of pincers to nip some pieces of tile to size ..
Hex key or Allen wrench
Many thanks. I thought it was something like an allen key but it seemed like a fancy name for something so humble!
@@HelenMilesMosaicsBy the way, thank you so much for your videos! I have learned so many things! Thank you again for your channel! I really enjoy learning from your videos and all the projects that you do!
That's so nice to hear. Many thanks! 😀@@cqpadovani
The unnamed tool looks like Bohle nippers.
Ah ha! Thank you for this Evgenia. I have just looked them up and they certainly look like the ones. 😀🙏