Cut perfect compound curves in glass.
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- čas přidán 31. 12. 2011
- How to cut accurate compound / complex curves for stained glass.
The cutter used here is a self oiling type.
Glass cutters always give the best results when it is in near new condition.
You will not be able to achieve the cuts I show here with a blunt, no oiled rusty ass cutter, so, buy a new one, put oil in it and you'll be good to go... :-) Good luck
Suitable for the deaf, written instructions within the video.
Check out my channel for other tutorials on stained glass. www.youtube/user/karalnz
or see my full tutorials on stained glass at www.karalstudio.com/glass/stai...
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Ur NOT a freak. Your hands may be crippled but that doesn't mean you are any less human. From what I see in your video, you seem super talented! I admire that about you, despite your handicap! :-)
+Michael E Lambert My thought exactly! He seem very talented!
Michael E Lambert didn't even notice . Just assumed they held the tool differently.
This is amazing - thank you x
Genius
I totally agree YOU ARE NOT A FREAK. You are so talented and so gracious to share your talent with your followers. I continue to learn from you. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Freak? If by freak you mean.. freak-en skillful, then I agree! otherwise, nothing freakish about you good sir!! :) I was finally able to cut a piece of glass for my 3D printer. I broke about 10 of them before I watched your video :) Thank you!
I've been creating stained glass for 25 years. I believe you have just changed my life!
Many Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge. Gonna try this out as soon as I get to the studio tomorrow.
You're not a freak. You're a freaking genius. Very skilled techniques and very thorough instruction. Thank you for sharing these techniques. Helps me out very much. Looking forward to trying some curved pieces now.
You are most welcome Calvin... :-) If you do facebook, you may like to join our enthusiasts group... serach fb for "karal studio stained glass"
karalnz a muslim member from morocco ..hope to be accepted bettween you ☺☺i like what you r doing brother you r an artiiiiist
A good play on words.
What has your religion got to do with a glass cutting video? What a weird comment!
you are no freak my friend you are a gifted man make no mistake and thank you for the amazing instruction. It took me several tries but I finally got it.
Can a glass cutter cut through a beer bottle?
Whenever I am teaching a newbie to cut, we always start on clear 3mm window glass. Use a new cutter, soften your bench surface with a towel. Keep your working bench clean of scrap glass and splinters all the time...!
Your cutting hand and wrist will probably not be up to the job (strength wise) so getting a great score line will be difficult for a while...
Lots of practice and don't forget to follow marked lines the best you can.
Build up your hand / wrist strength, you'll be fine... :-)
I work in the glass business and I've seen people with 50 years of experience and 2 standard arms that can't cut anywhere near as well as you do man.... you're awesome
Thanks for your acceptance, it's appreciated.... :-) I am in fact a Thalidomide survivor nailed by Grünenthal back in 1962.
Good luck with your compound cutting, remember a sharp cutter is a must and some practice on cheap clear glass before committing to coloured is a wise move.... :-)
body is just a tool buddy which needs a great strong mind to make the work as desired and you have proved it.. never think you are less from others. God Bless you buddy.
your not a freak your talented, man...
I have been doing stained glass for years (well, decades, actually) and I guess when you become comfortable with your technique you don't feel the need to watch tutorials. Yours started automatically after watching another video, and, I'm amazed and WOWed by your technique for breaking compound curves! I have never seen this (admitted already I thought I knew everything! ;-) ) but, thank you so much. I just "subscribed" to your videos.... I guess you really CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
Ahhhh.... good on ya Terri. and yep we all have these moments from time to time..... I always learn fast by observing seasoned old dudes.... haha
Where did you get that glass cutter?
Knowledge is worthless if it's being kept for oneself.
Thank you for sharing it, this is truly magical!
Keep up the good work!!!
thanks dude... :-)
I haven't cut any glass yet. I am currently gearing up to though. I'm looking to learn by watching so I have some confidence before I try it. This is the best I've seen so far. THANK YOU!
again its me from costa rica!! WOW and triple WOW............!!! you make it look so easy cutting glass and making this curves!!!!!!! and it is definitly not easy at all.... I am speachless master!!! wow...........!!!
+Eugenia Chavarria many thanks.... :-)
I searched CZcams for a video for how to cut glass, because I have a friend's window to replace a pane in his barn. I've cut glass before, but always with little shards popping off here and there. After I watched your tutorial, I cut the window, no problem whatsoever, and cut a number of compound curves in the large fragments from the broken pane just to see if I could. I couldn't believe how easy it was! I've been pressing too hard, and stop starting, trying to re-score, etc. Thank you so much. I just needed to see a master at work. Subscribed, I've got to see more!
stay tuned Raven, I know I need to pull finger myself and break out the video camera for some more inspiring clips.
Coming soon!.. a?
haha, famous last words a?!
oh, it's 18th Jan 2018, Raven / somebody please kick my ass if I don't come good on this promise by Feb....?!
I'll be sure to watch!
No! You are not a freak! Your work is so beautiful! And you work better than a lot of people with two ‘perfect’ hands. I admire you!
You are not a Freak. Thank you this helped my business. Never say that again. It is not true. You are not a freak.
***** Stop with the poetic bullshit and just respect people by not calling people freaks. Go into a bar and call someone a Freak and tell them you are saying it with respect, see where it gets you. So don't reply until you get that done. Go on...
Well gus bisbal, I get you...... calling myself a freak is actually saying you all normal ones ort to be doing way better than I..... (Oh, good luck with that,..... my freak hands were made specially for cutting glass and there is no way you can keep up with my skills.... haha)
karalnz Well said, Mr. Karalnz!
karalnz. Sir, congratulations. While I am admiring the final result, I am more interested in admiring the previous relations and activities that makes this cut so successful. You are so gentle and accurate with that glass and yet you heavily scribe it to ensure a continuous trajectory. You avoid the ringing of the glass, by damping it with a towel which you also use so that when you press down you stress open the fissure. The initial hitting of the glass with that sphere is beautifully controlled as the hitting is sharp where you keep forcing it down without a rebound. Sir, I raise my hat to you. Congratulations once again.
thanks Carmel, you flatter me.... :-)
karalnz. Sir, when I was young I walked around many master craftsmen including my uncle who was a master boat builder. At an early age I was trusted to examine many students in skills and trades and also academic students up to the highest levels. I always made it a point to praise good students and inform other students where they could do better. I assure you that I am not flattering you, your competence is excellent and so I am giving you all the credit that you deserve and you certainly deserve it. Your heart is in what you do, and it show very clearly. Again congratulations.
I am new to stained glass, just took a one week workshop and trying to learn more looked up tutorials on CZcams, this is the second one of yours that I have watched and enjoyed them a great deal. I have certainly learned a lot from you and will keep on watching all your other videos.
I did stained glass professionally for many years. I wish I had been taught that skill, it would have made my life so much easier. We used multiple cuts making that type of cut. It so time consuming and risky. I am now a metal smith but so glad I found this, I absolutely love watching and learning from talented people. Thank you for sharing.
PS I'm right there with you at Planet Arty Farty, and I love it.
Yea, fair enough, suppose I was having a dull day when I was editing this clip.
Thanks for your encouragement Juleemt.. :-)
Hi!
I know absolutly nothing about glass, but I like the sound when you cut it. Plus very funny you write to be patient but tapping it with desperation. Thanks for the tutorial. And please don't repeat that you're a freak. : )
I think it good he mentioned his disability, I was take back by his hand, then I understood and found the video very informative
Haven't cut glass in years, this is exactly what I was looking for, a great techniques that really guarantees success, thankyou so much, so very helpful.
Thank you so much for uploading this. I learned more from watching your 6 minutes of pure mastery than I could've found anywhere else. Subbed.
Thanks for writing Daniel,
I'm so pleased to have been of help to your cutting skills.
By the way, cutting mirror is a stressful task and to hear that you succeeded on an oval is definitely a "feather in your cap" Well done dude.... :-)
Freak no...freaking good yes you are! This is my first time watching your video and I cant wait to see the rest. Thank you for sharing.
So, it took me three tries, but using this method, I was successfully able to cut a 22"x28" oval mirror. I've been doing some glass cutting lately (to change the 'lights' in a door from standard glass to wavy old obscure glass), and this method was a perfect addition to my bag of tricks. And while I understand why the "yes, I'm a freak" comment was put in the video (thanks, Internet), your hands are more deft than any I've met w/ glass. Keep it up, and thanks for the tutorial!
You made me sad when you said you were a freak. Then I read the comments and felt so much better! You are blessed with a gift. A beautiful gift. I see my comment is from a 10 year old video so I hope you stopped referring to yourself as a freak! You are a top notch artist and an excellent teacher! I've been a sub for a while and your work is absolutely beautiful!
you are a master of glass cutting. every time I try I end up just filling the trash can and give up.
Recicla!
Bob, I wouldn't mind betting that Karal didn't get that good right away. He obviously has had YEARS of practice so don't give up. Cut, cut, cut....
thanks, I will give it another try. I needed to cut some mirrors to fit them into a cabinet that I made. I gave up and inserted some wooden plates instead but would like to try the mirrors again.
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I am an artist and sculptor and I am just starting out including mirror and glass in my work. I love the way you chase the crack with your fingers , I've not seen a break done like that before.
A great help thanks.
Freak? No, unless the definition has changed to highly talented , creative individual.
That being the case, I too should be happy to accept a label like that.
I'll subscribe in the hope of learning more, thanks again.
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I find curves so tricky I love the banging technique and pressing the crack across giving you more control. Thank you for your help sir ♡
Karal every time I watch one of your videos I learn something great. This one was like watching a magic show! By the third line, I was thinking, "No way". By the end, I was thinking..."Dude, no, he's not gonna cut that". Seriously...you blow my mind. Thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait to try these techniques. I am heading to the basement as soon as my coffee cup is empty. Have a great day!
Freak on!
I have a student at the moment who has been having the same difficulty. He was not pressing on the cutter enough and was moving forward too fast.
So, he had much better results when I got him to work on a lower bench so he could get his body over the top of it all, he also used both hands on the cutter and I finally got him to a slow snail speed. Push the cutter (away from you) up the line. Mark the glass with a spirit pen, do not try to look through the glass to a pattern below. Good luck.. :-)
Sir you are not a freak what you do is amazing you have a great talent don't look at the negatives look at the positives
I started cutting glass a few years ago and, although I've gotten considerably better, I still struggle with straight cuts. I excel at curved cuts, though, due to this video! Many thanks! Also, and with a sincere desire to offend no one, I'm struck by the number well-meaning people correcting someone's self-description of freak. Do they all think a freak is unquestionably bad? Is it? I never thought so, but I guess it depends on whether only historical context is used and to narrowing it down to describing only physical traits which in-and-of-itself seems wrong. The context used here suggests nothing negative, but instead a self-aware, intelligent and witty individual with ample talent and patience. We should all be so lucky.
Float glass like this is much easer to cut than stained glass, it's a very nice of you to share your technique
No, you're not a freak... You're a beautiful artist :)
Wanted to learn technique. I learned, that is all that matters.
Mr. Karalnz, I want to thank you for this video on cutting curves, I use this method of tapping the glass and it works for me every time, thank you so very much.
Bro your arm shape is far more suited to doing crafts than mine, lol. I think you were just born to do this. I can't even draw a curvy line that perfect, let alone cut it into glass
Great tutorial. I see you are pushing this cutter and I was always dragging.. Is there any practical reason?
And do you press cutter gently to glass or hard?
Always push the cutter for curves and pull it for straight lines against a ruler. I have a tutorial for straight lines too, check it out and you'll see what I'm on about....
Use a quality self oiling cutter and the pressure you need to apply is minimal, especially for hand cutting curves like demonstrated here.... Good luck Rad... :-)
karalnz I've been scrolling down reading comments just for this info, I knew someone else had to have had the same question. Push on curves pull on straight cuts..THANKS! Great tutorial.
I can make an awesome pie and hope I can live up to the statement u made at the end of an awesome tutorial!! Can't wait to try it!
Thanks! Will check out the straight line vid.
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for and no you are not a freak, but as to if I can do this... we'll see!
That was amazing, thank you so much! Just what I was looking for. And I don't see a freak. I see creativity, skill, and experience. You make a great teacher!
You are not a Freak, Being the same is for sheep, not humans, :)
Wow do you ever do that well!, great work.
Lol i like that saying
This was a GREAT help.
After using the hardware store glass cutters for the occasional cut, I test drove a carbide cutter with the oil reservoir. What a difference.
I tried the tapping [from the bottom], which worked well, considering my [almost less than] novice status. From watching you, it looks like using a towel, and learning to be patient, looks like something well worth learning.
Brilliant! After many failed practice attempts,trying to repair an old leaded glass panel,i watched this tutorial,went back to my shed,and voila!..a perfect curved cut,.using old dimpled glass! Had to adjust by nibbling the edge with pliers until it fitted. Many thanks,a perfect tutorial.
Honestly the shape your arm makes is really efficient for this type of work, my line often come out shaky and inconsistent, your "disability" is your hidden weapon as a craftsmen.
I’ve watched many of your glass videos. This one came into my life just before I started my most challenging project to date, and rocked my world. I’ve learned many things from you over the past five years, and really appreciate you sharing your talent and techniques. I’ll probably never be as good as you, but I’m getting better. Thank you very much for helping my journey.
Master! You are a true master. I have never seen anybody, or any stained glass project, with that steep angles that you cut so easy! Some of your cuts are not possible, for amateurs, (like me), or for many a stained glass artist, without heaps of breakage. What a honor to see a Master in action. Thank You....
Really enjoyed this glass cutting video! No boring hype or drama. Just excellent craftsmanship! More on glass chimes, please! Kudos!!!
Thanks! Will do!
Thank you much for posting this! I literally started cutting glass today and your video inspired me to try cutting my first "wavy" piece . . . was amazed when the glass split right on my cut line! IMHO, your instructional vids are the best out there . . . please keep it up!
You make it look easy. I've been cutting glass for almost 30 years now, and somehow I missed that you're supposed to flip the piece over after scoring, then press the score line to run the cut. Dang! I'm running out to the studio this morning to give that a try. No breaker groziers needed. No running pliers. Seriously? Very cool technique! I'll report back. :-)
your tutorials have helped me a lot and I may not have started stained glass without them. thank you so much!
Please don't call yourself a freak. We are all different in some way or another, sometimes more noticable than others. You have skills that far surpass others I have seen. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I cut a lot of glass and prefer to use curves instead of sharp corners. This is definitely something I look forward to doing. Your patience is amazing.
That disclaimer is hilarious. Love your sense of humor. I have been looking for a tutorial like this. Thanks, man.
Hee hee, never though of it as a disclaimer before.... soon I'd wish, all us cripples will be using it to make "the normal ones" look like mere plonkers....
That was Awesome. I couldn't figure out why my cuts continued to crack 1/2 of the time and thanks to you I finally figured it out....my motion method was wrong. I would either go in one motion (which was usually fast) resulting in not apply enough pressure or I would apply a lot of pressure but would stop here and there, to make sure I was staying on the line, resulting in not having a continuous motion. I tried what you said in this video and it works like a charm every time! Thanks soooo much!!! Oh, and you are not a freak, God made you particularly special for the Gifts that you obviously possess! Again Thank You!
Ahhhh.... you, very good student, watch closely then mimic well.
You learn whatever you wish, go far you shall.
wow! i had no idea curves like this were possible with a simple cutter. thank you for an excellent tutorial. video angles showing your technique are super helpful. thank you!! going out to the shop to try this right now. something tells me you made it look a lot easier than it's going to be for me :)
I've been looking for a simple explanation for cutting on the curve. This is the best video I've seen for that. I work with dichroic glass for jewelry purposes, so I'm going to give this a go on a much smaller scale. Fingers crossed!
You are absolutely amazing!!! I have shared this on Facebook and can't wait to try out your method for cutting curves. Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration to me. The Best video I've watched all night.. and I've been watching for over 3 hours now! Thanks again!
dude you broke my heart when you said your freak... everyone has a disability, mine is not being able to cut glass in a straight line... here you are free handing waves... you my friend are talented, bless you!
Thought of you today as I scored several curves. Ever since I've been watching your tutorials, I have been inspired and have made several stained glass pieces. Thank you so much for "getting me started" on this beautiful craft!
Great technique and better still really well conveyed. Thank you. You seem to have more knowledge, skill and generosity than the majority of the so called able bodied. Hats off to you!
I bought the glass cutter because I am always breaking the glass I'm using when I'm tired or not paying attention so I just figured I would just cut the glass to fit a smaller frame instead of tossing it! It is a really good thing I watched your cutting tutorials before I began cutting! Thank you! Cool waves!
Sick technique, bro! 7 perfect cuts and not a single break.... *applause*
Once I found a weird tool in my dad´s tool box. I asked what it was. My dad toldme its a glass cutter. And I was like "what!?, How does it work!!" He taught me how to use it. However my cutteing attempts never did turn as intended. I have a fascination for glass, metal, among other materials and learning how to shape and sculpt these mediums into functional pieces or simply for aesthethic plesure. This video definitely inspires me to be more gentle, patient and take another dive into glass. :)
You are amazing. Every time I watch your tutorials I learn. Thank you, very much.
Excellent work! You make it seem so easy. I have been watching every video of yours I can find and feel like I can learn more from what you post than from a class setting. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try and make something.
This is awesome, soooo helpful. Love how you make videos with just music and text, very watchable and easy to focus on what's going on!
You are an inspiration! I am new to stained glass and have learned so many tips and tricks from watching your tutorials. I am sharing them with a HS class here in Sterling, VA USA and they are blown away. I hope my first project comes out well from learning by watching you, Thank YOU so much for sharing your expertise.
I used this technique to cut the water background for my dragon mosaic. I broke so much expensive glass haha. You are amazing at this! I am truly impressed.
Wow! You make this look so easy and graceful. You obviously have a strong touch, steady hand and patience... I am lacking those, I do believe! Thanks for the info and inspiration!
You are an gifted human that does what many can't do.
The true freaks are narrow minded.
All I can say is, WOW! Effortless, Beautiful....it encourages me to want to get back into doing this beautiful "lost" craft....Thank you!
You are a wonderful artisian that shares his gifts to those of us that have no idea what they are doing. Thank you
I'm doing stained glass for many years - this is something i have never saw!!! well done - I'm going to try it tomorrow
I'm still in the hobby stage after a class I'm on my own in my own workshop. I've learned so much more from your video's than the class taught me. I think your work is amazing. I will continue to follow. Best wishes. thank you for posting your experience and knowledge.
Thanks Becky, you're soo kind..... :-) Good luck with your glassing and hey, if you do facebook, come join our group..... search for Karal studio stained glass..... :-)
You are no freak, my friend, you are an awesome artist and an inspiration to us all! I've been wanting to try making stained glass for years, if only to repair 5 or 6 decorative pieces of my Mom's that have broken over time. You have given me hope that I can try it! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and time, your work is beautiful!
Right on! You have figured out how to hold your tools to do what you want. GO FOR IT!!!!
You are amazing my friend. I'm just getting into glass cutting and was worried about curves. Thank you so much
Thanks! All the other videos I saw were of straight cuts. Super appreciate it!
I would not have believed those cuts if I hadnt seen you do it! I rarely use transparent glass, so I guess I will listen for the sound. Thanks for showing and sharing, nicely done.
I could watch you do this all day everyday.
LOL....
I had a distortion in my left arm till the fingers ..so dont say you are a freak cus im so proud of you ,,and im trying my best to learn your works 🙏🏻🙏🏻 god bless this strong soul
Wow! This is amazing - you have a gift! I am just starting stained glass. Yesterday I tried cutting glass for the first time (I live rurally, so no classes for me) and I am learning from videos. It was hard for me to even cut straight lines yesterday! LOL Much respect to you for your talent. I am going to practice straight lines again today, and might even try a slight curvy one! Thank you.
I'm fairly new to glass work and even newer as a subscriber. I wanted to tell you your tutorials have been VERY helpful!! Thanks!!
Hi dude! Great handwork! You're not a freak . You've got something special shouting at us" STAND UP! U CAN MAKE IT!"
I've never seen this technique before. Thank you for putting it out here for us to learn from. Your video is great, as others have mentioned I hope you have more ...I'll be looking for them. And yes when I finish writing this I'm visiting your site. I've gotta see your work!
That was AMAZING! I can't wait to try it. Thank you for all the helpful videos. I've been watching all night.
Pure talent my friend that was amazing to watch 🙋♀️🙏
Incredible, I just started out trying to cut glass/mirror and learn on my own and was beginning to get a bit discouraged. I just watched your video and wow has it helped out immeasurably.! I have far less messed up pieces of glass sitting around me than usual..lol Just gotta keep practicing but i'm doing a heck of a lot better! thank u thank u for sharing with everyone!
I checked out your amazing website! What varied talent you have!
BTW. I took out my glass cutter and a piece of clear glass this afternoon to start practicing. You have truly inspired me! Thank you!
Thanks so much! I cut several curves in a four foot piece of glass! I was so stressed about it that my wife said she heard me let out my breath when I was done. lol. Great instructions!
I've used your technique and it works wonderfully. I'm just starting out in stained glass, so it's great to find great tricks like this early on.
I've looked at a lot of videos on cutting curves and was deflated regarding my prospects. You made it look easy like most masters do - but now with work and practice, I know it's achievable - Thank you for sharing your talent / gift
This is exactly what I was searching for. My friends and I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skill. Thank you.
Ah,.... you've nailed me,...! And you are so right,.... the best I can suggest for you is to be using a fresh / new cutting head.... maybe some upper body and hand workouts at the gym,.... DOH. p.s. I've always known I've had an advantage with a glass cutter, you are the first person to spot how...
Phenomenal skill, nothing freakish about you! There have been many times I've wished my hands could bend in different ways. Embrace your beautiful, your skill, grace in movement is amazing!
You are amazing!!! It’s very soothing to watch you score and break the glass. Thank you so much for your knowledge!
I acknowledge your right to express your difference any way you choose, but Your gifts and your willingness to share your skills and knowledge and guide those of us less skilled and able in various ways speaks volumes and makes you a kind, thoughtful, considerate and beautiful human being.Thank You! One of the best instructional videos on CZcams and will save me a lot of frustration once I have mastered your techniques ;)
Cheers Karl,
good journey my friend... :-)
@@karalnz And to you also my friend :)) Thank you for taking the time to reply :)) Very best wishes always.
You have helped me more than any other tutorial. Thanks so much. You make it look so easy!
Thank you sooooo much, you have helped me more than the classes I paid for. Keep up the good work.