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Glass Cutting Starter Kit
Here it is! Everything you need to get started with cutting glass, whether you're making stained glass panels, photo frames or other art projects.

Toyo Pistol Grip Glass Cutter
Cutter Oil (8 oz.)
Running Pliers
Sickle Stone
Breaking Pliers

We're offering a 10% discount for the kit.

~~$62.50~~
$52.38

In your words
Thank you very much. My shipment arrived 2 days after placing my order. That's amazing. Thank you! -- Chris N

Learn to make these photo frames in 'The Muse!'

Never cut glass before? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Glass Grinding

Inland Wizling CG Glass Grinder
Individuals and small studios will appreciate the affordable power of the Wizling CG glass grinder. It comes with a 3/4" diamond bit, a reversible grid and a removable water reservoir. This is the glass grinder we use in our classroom.

$80.00

Glass grinders kick water around. We
recommend a Splash Guard

Mr. Splash: Splash Guard for Grinders
If you own a glass grinder or a flat lap you know what a mess it can make on the walls. Our Mr. Splash splash guard stands up with 4 thick and durable panels that will keep your walls dry and clean. Also great behind other tools that require wet cutting or grinding. 11-1/4" H X 36" W

15.00

Sickle Stone
Smooth the edges of cut glass and you'll have far less chance of cutting yourself. Perfect for preparing glass for copper foil tape and soldering.

$8.00

Caution! Use under running water to prevent glass dust in the air and to provide lubrication and cooling.

Never cut glass before? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Glass

Memory Frames
Special note: Sadly, our Memory Frames have been temporarily discontinued by our vendor until sometime in Feb or Mar (they can't tell me when yet). What we have in stock is all we can get until then. I apologize for this inconvenience.

OK, so we'll call this a creative opportunity. We have some of the Frosted Memory Glass in stock and we have (and will continue to have) the Glass Bevels. Don't forget about our Hand Cut 3/4" X 1" X 1/16" Glass. It's perfect for your Soldered Photo Charms. I'm curious about what you'll come up with to fill the void!

Made especially for our Memory Glass, you can use these great frames for all kinds of jewelry and assemblage projects. Tops flip open to insert glass and photos and then close securely. Jump ring for hanging. 3 per package

3 Colors

Polished Chrome
- 1-1/2" X 1-1/2"
  (out of stock)
- 2" X 2"
  (out of stock)
- 1" X 3"
  (out of stock)

Antique Copper
- 1-1/2" X 1-1/2"
  (out of stock)
- 2" X 2"
  (out of stock)
- 1" X 3"
  (out of stock)
Black Patina
- 1-1/2" X 1-1/2"
  (out of stock)
- 2" X 2"
  (only 8 in stock)
- 1" X 3"
  (out of stock)

Please do not order more than is in stock, even if it's on the pull-down menu below.

$6.00 / 3 Frames

We have beveled glass cut the same size as our Memory Glass and Frosted Memory Glass! Now you can make great beveled pendants, bracelets and Christmas ornaments without the weight.

Clear Memory Glass (Microscope Glass)
You get 24 pieces of microscope glass (very thin and durable) in each package. They come in 3 sizes and are wonderful for soldering, as windows in books and for so much more! They can be cut using our Pistol Grip Glass Cutter. Just score and break as usual. Fits perfectly in our Memory Frames or use with our 3/16" copper foil tape and solder them!

1" X 3"
(Out of stock)
1-1/2" X 1-1/2
(Out of stock)
2" X 2"
(out of stock)

Frosted Memory Glass
Very thin and durable "microscope glass" now comes in a clear, frosted finish. Use them in jewelry, ornaments and so much more. Can be cut using our Pistol Grip Glass Cutter. Just score and break as usual. Fits perfectly in our Memory Frames (see below) or use with our 3/16" copper foil tape and solder them!

1-1/2" X 1-1/2
2" X 2"
1" X 3"

Please do not order more than is in stock, even if it's on the pull-down menu below.

$6.50 (24)

3/4" X 1" Hand-Cut Clear Glass
Ready to solder great Photo Frames for a journal embellishment, keychain, bracelet or necklace? We've hand-cut the glass to approx. 3/4" X 1". A package contains 10 pieces.

Thickness of glass is ~1/16". As these are hand-cut, edges may need to be cleaned up a little. Use either a glass grinder or a Sickle Stone under water.

$5.50

Glass Bevels

1" Square Clear Glass Bevels
You asked for them and we got them! These are just perfect for photo frames or for ornaments.

$1.70 / 2

1.5" X 1" Clear Glass Bevels
Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$1.50 / 2

1.5" X 1.5" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$1.50 / 2

Looking for help drilling your bevels? We like to use Diamond Core Drill Bits and Christine wrote directions!

2" X 2" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$2.00 / 2

2" X 3" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$2.00 / 2

1" X 3" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$2.00 / 2

4" Square Clear Glass Bevels
Use in stained glass projects, as book covers and so much more! These are a real creativity spark! Drill in water with diamond drill bits.

$2.50 / 2

This unfinished book cover is made from one of our 6" X 4" Glass Bevels.
Check out Christine Cox's "how-to" article in our free online zine, "The Muse."

6" X 4" Clear Glass Bevels
Great as book covers, box parts, stained glass projects and so much more. Wonderful for bead blasting projects.
Drill in water with diamond drill bits.

$3.00 / 2

Looking for help drilling your bevels? We like to use Diamond Core Drill Bits and Christine wrote directions!

4" X 2 3/4" Hand-Cut Glass
Our 4" X 2 3/4" glass is cut to fit (for soldering a 1/4" spine) our 4" X 3" Metal Sheets. If you'd prefer, start with our Petite Metal Journal Kit and solder the glass to the cover. 1 piece glass

Thickness of glass is ~1/16". As these are hand-cut, edges may need to be cleaned up a little. Use either a glass grinder or a Sickle Stone under water.

$1.00

Lead and Zinc Saw
This great little tool is surprisingly efficient! I like mine better than the expensive saws you can buy that are made specifically for cutting lead came and zinc. Quick and easy to use. Cut infinite angles from 0-45°, 110V AC, 60Hz, 90W, .9AMPS, 7800 Max RPMs, 3/4" Depth. Includes 1 blade. Either bolt or clamp to table (clamp included). Safety switch.

$40.00

Replacement Blade for Lead and Zinc Saw
Replacement blade for our Lead and Zinc Saw (above). High speed steel.

$3.50

Wire and Lead Bender
Use this handy wire bender for bending wire that's a little too tough to bend by hand. You can either screw or clamp it to a bench or table. It's great for bending lead came (stained glass) or copper grounding wire (metalsmithing).

$12.00

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New! Rubber/Plastic Mallet
This is the ideal hammer for working with stained glass panels made with zinc and lead came. It's light enough for easy handling, gentle enough to tap your glass into place without breaking it and it's sturdy enough to get the job done. It's the one we use here at the Volcano Arts Studio. The price is right too! 9-1/2" long. Heads are replaceable, though we do not stock replacements.

$9.00

Sharpie Marker

Silver Sharpie Marker
You can't beat a Sharpie for marking glass when cutting or grinding, but what if the glass is a dark color? Enter Silver Metallic Sharpies! Great for marking glass, wood or any other dark surface. Also great for writing on dark cardstock!

$2.50

Actual sample of Silver Sharpie on black cardstock

Pliers

Plastic Running Pliers
Running Pliers make the job of breaking scored glass so easy! They have a little hump in the center which you line up with your score line on the glass and then gently squeeze the pliers. Voila! The glass will break cleanly and your hands are safe.

$6.00

Never cut glass before? Want to learn how to use this tool? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Breaking Pliers
Use these pliers when you are breaking a small strip from a piece of glass, when the piece of glass is too small to hold or when you are worried about cutting yourself.

$7.00

Never cut glass before? Want to learn how to use this tool? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Diamond Drill Bits
Blunt Tip Diamond Coated Glass Drill Bit (GlaStar) You can't beat a diamond coated drill bit for drilling glass, rocks or ceramics. Different than our Diamond Core Drill Bits, these can be used in any hand-held rotary tool. High quality will last for a long time. For use in any portable drill or rotary tool (Dremel and Flex Shaft OK) Use water as a coolant Simple to use (directions on package) $23.00 (ea.)	Note how far up the shaft the diamonds go.
What's the difference between our Diamond Core and Blunt Tip Diamond Drill Bits? Blunt Tip can be used in hand-held rotary tool, Core must be used in a drill press * Holes are easier to get round and accurate when drilled in drill press (core) Drilling is faster on drill press (core) Core bits grind away a cylinder of glass, while Blunt Tip bits grind away glass until the hole is formed Both types are coated with genuine diamonds
They come 2 in a package 1/4" Shank 1/8" Hole *Learn more about making this glass bevel book in "The Muse"*	Diamond Core Drill Bits (1/8") (Aanraku) If you are making projects that require holes in glass, rocks or ceramic, you'll need our 1/8" Diamond Core Drill Bits. They work marvelously with our Glass Bevels or with stained glass. Use water as a coolant. For use in a drill press.* A great value! $15.00 (2) *Close-up of the diamond-encrusted business end of the drill bit* Be sure to read Christine Cox's article Bottles and Windows Quake in My Presence: How to Drill Glass * (will not work with a Dremel or flex shaft tool because the shaft is too big to fit)

Glass Cutter and Accessories

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Pistol Grip Glass Cutter
There's nothing like a pistol grip cutter and Toyo is known for their quality, comfort and control. Use it for straight or curved cuts. The performance will impress you! Note, use Cutter Oil to lubricate cutter. Directions and filler included. Protective cap is included. Colors vary. Please let us choose (feel free to express a preference in the comments section of the shopping cart - if we have the color in stock, you'll get it).

$38.00

Never cut glass before? Want to learn how to use this tool? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Glass Cutter Oil
Until recently, I'd been using kerosene in my glass cutter. The problem was that it was giving me a huge headache! A much better alternative is non-toxic Glass Cutter Oil. It cleans up easily with dishwashing soap or alcohol and is virtually odor free. Your head, your pets and your children will thank you for using it. 8 oz.

$5.00

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