After deciding on which glass pieces to use, the next step is the challenge,: creating fused glass jewelry. This process begins by cutting the glass. The glass is cut using a supercutter shown on the left that scores the glass. You know you are using the suppercutter right when it makes a sound similar to nails on a chalk board. There are suppercutters that have an oil filled chamber but it isn't necessary just a matter of your preference. Once the glass is scored you use a pair of running pilers to break the glass shown here on the right. As I'm sure you can guess cutting glass always results in small shards of glass on you work surface. Therefore running your hand over the table to clear the cuttings is not a good idea. Believe me even though you can't see them the little pieces of glass are there! Which makes a box of band aids and eye protection to important things to have in your studio.
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