Cutting new SP advertine glass

[KatyM]

Hi,

Has anyone worked with the new SP black or blue advertine(sp) glass?  I had some problems cutting it, and am looking for any tips with cutting, and experience with how it fuses.

Thanks,

Katy

 

[doingfusing]

Katy, by now you probably know how to cut it. Because it has a slight texture on both sides and seems dense it is a little harder to cut than most. I just use a little more down pressure on my cutter. Been using it for a time now and love the sparkle. It fuses beautifully. I have used it for many pendants and pendant/earring sets. You can visit my site at http://www.glassfusingcreations.com and see some of the pendants with adventurine if you like. I just joined or would have sent this sooner. Hope this helps you.           Linda

[Stephen Richard]

Paradoxically, too much pressure at the scoring stage can cause problems when breaking.  So a difficult to cut glass may need less pressure than you normally use – as you may be using too much pressure alaready.  Have a look at the Bullseye website under education where there is a note on cutting pressures.

Stephen Richard

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