A glass saw is a table top, motor driven ring saw similar to that use for wood. It is handy to use to cut and shape glass into various shapes and sizes. It is usually used for making stained glass due to its ability to cut intricate designs on glass which are impossible to do so by hand. As such also great for making fused glass jewelry.

It is prudent to remember that since the saw cuts glass, as always safety is a must. Using a face or eye protector prevents flying glass from injuring your eyes and face. Secondly, because it is driven by a motor, it runs very loud so ear protectors maybe use as well. Lastly, take extra effort not to cut your fingers.

To best utilized your glass saw’s ability to cut elaborate designs it is advisable to use templates. Ready made templates
may be purchased at glass art supply stores or you can create your own designs. Designs can be draw on to a thin piece of plastic then attached on to the glass sheet using rubber cement.

As you cut through your glass, it is desirable that little pressure be exerted on the glass as too much pressure could break the saw’s fine blade. Simple feed the glass to the blade diagonally makes for easy cutting. The glass saw however can cut in move and cut in any direction.

If you are looking for design ideas for your template you can use patterns on and images found on your children’s story or coloring book.

Given this flexibility to cut most any design makes it a good tool for making glass jewelry. As with the wide rage of possibilities dichroic glass has in terms of creativity, so too does the glass saw offer as much.