How to Cut Glass for a Custom Picture Frame

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that your glass cutter is new and sharp.

   The glass cutter actually scores along the line of molecules. , Most oils will work.
   
   Motor oil, sewing machine oil, or stove oil will work fine., Making sure that it doesn't move will ensure that you have a clean cut., So you know the exact size of glass you need to cut., When cutting your glass place it on a hard surface.
   
   This way your glass will be easy to clean up in case your glass doesn't break right., Make sure when scoring your glass with your glass cutter that you don't take it off of the glass.
   
   If this happens you will not get a good score and this will result in bumps on your glass., Once your hairline cut is made on your glass, it will be easy to snap this off at the cut.
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   Step 2: Lubricate your glass cutter with oil.

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   Step 3: Make a straight edge that you can control.

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   Step 4: Measure the inside of your picture frame.

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   Step 5: Place the glass on a hard surface.

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   Step 6: Score the glass.

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   Step 7: Make your hairline cut.

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