SGW Presents…

Ring Saws!

In our studio, we use the Gemini Taurus 3 ring saw to make those intricate cuts that seem impossible.

(You might say it’s magic, but we say it’s yet another amazing technique to learn!)

So what can you actually do with a ring saw? I’m so happy you asked!

Ring saws allow you to successfully make complex and detailed shapes with your glass.

Don’t forget: ring saws do not replace glass cutting!! Rather, they help get into those tight curves, sharp points, and fine-details that might go beyond the capabilities of your glass cutter.

Notice the difference?

The most common blades we use are the standard blade and the split-blade. Both blades allow you to cut and grind simultaneously in any direction. You are able to cut out pieces that are as small as the width of the blade, ~ 0.072”!

This Monstera leaf was a breeze with the ring saw!

The beauty of the split blade is that it has an opening point, or split, that allows you to use the blade to cut directly inside of your glass without harming the surrounding areas.

Check out how the split blade helped create a perfect, undivided glass boarder!

Ring saws are used for both fused glass and stained glass projects in our studio.

For fused glass, you can make those sharp corners that are literally impossible to cut with a glass cutter (well maybe there are a few glass cutter tricks you can use, but you catch my drift).

Using it for stained glass pieces allows you to shape deep curves without worrying about your corners or cracking through the piece.

If you can imagine it, you can make it!

Look at those detailed beards and hats in these fused glass gnomes!

The standard blade helped create deep curves for the scale effect on this stained glass dragon eye!

If you are at all interested in learning to use this amazing tool, reach out for a lesson! Expand your knowledge to become the best glass artist you can be!