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Glass

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Synonyms: DE: Glas
Suggested Tools: glass cutter, bottle cutter,
laser cutter, diamond bits
Contains: silicon
Similar (More or Less): acrylic glass, (some) casting resins

Glass is tricky to work with as it tends to shatter upon the slightest mistreatment - make sure to wear adequate protection!

Shaping

Use a glass cutter for straight cuts or diamond drill bits to create holes. If you don't want to invest in a special drill bit, you may get away with self-made copper hole saws and abrasive powder.

A laser cutter is also potentially able to score a break line (please let us know if you've tried it!)

Bottle Cutting

We have a bottle cutting jig in the Space so you can try upcycling old bottles into items like drinking glasses, lampshades or even self-watering planters.

--> see Project:Flaschenschneider for the build

Engraving

A laser cutter (except for heat-resistant borosilicate glass) or diamond rotary tool bits are suitable for engravings.