Ur NOT a freak. Your hands may be crippled but that doesn't mean you are any less human. From what I see in your video, you seem super talented! I admire that about you, despite your handicap! :-)

You're not a freak. You're a freaking genius. Very skilled techniques and very thorough instruction. Thank you for sharing these techniques. Helps me out very much. Looking forward to trying some curved pieces now.

Freak? If by freak you mean.. freak-en skillful, then I agree! otherwise, nothing freakish about you good sir!! :) I was finally able to cut a piece of glass for my 3D printer. I broke about 10 of them before I watched your video :) Thank you!

you are no freak my friend you are a gifted man make no mistake and thank you for the amazing instruction. It took me several tries but I finally got it.

Whenever I am teaching a newbie to cut, we always start on clear 3mm window glass. Use a new cutter, soften your bench surface with a towel. Keep your working bench clean of scrap glass and splinters all the time...! Your cutting hand and wrist will probably not be up to the job (strength wise) so getting a great score line will be difficult for a while... Lots of practice and don't forget to follow marked lines the best you can. Build up your hand / wrist strength, you'll be fine... :-)

body is just a tool buddy which needs a great strong mind to make the work as desired and you have proved it.. never think you are less from others. God Bless you buddy.

I've been creating stained glass for 25 years. I believe you have just changed my life! Many Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge. Gonna try this out as soon as I get to the studio tomorrow.

I work in the glass business and I've seen people with 50 years of experience and 2 standard arms that can't cut anywhere near as well as you do man.... you're awesome

Thanks for your acceptance, it's appreciated.... :-) I am in fact a Thalidomide survivor nailed by Grünenthal back in 1962. Good luck with your compound cutting, remember a sharp cutter is a must and some practice on cheap clear glass before committing to coloured is a wise move.... :-)

I have been doing stained glass for years (well, decades, actually) and I guess when you become comfortable with your technique you don't feel the need to watch tutorials. Yours started automatically after watching another video, and, I'm amazed and WOWed by your technique for breaking compound curves! I have never seen this (admitted already I thought I knew everything! ;-) ) but, thank you so much. I just "subscribed" to your videos.... I guess you really CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

karalnz. Sir, congratulations. While I am admiring the final result, I am more interested in admiring the previous relations and activities that makes this cut so successful. You are so gentle and accurate with that glass and yet you heavily scribe it to ensure a continuous trajectory. You avoid the ringing of the glass, by damping it with a towel which you also use so that when you press down you stress open the fissure. The initial hitting of the glass with that sphere is beautifully controlled as the hitting is sharp where you keep forcing it down without a rebound. Sir, I raise my hat to you. Congratulations once again.

You are not a Freak. Thank you this helped my business. Never say that again. It is not true. You are not a freak.

I haven't cut any glass yet. I am currently gearing up to though. I'm looking to learn by watching so I have some confidence before I try it. This is the best I've seen so far. THANK YOU!

again its me from costa rica!! WOW and triple WOW............!!! you make it look so easy cutting glass and making this curves!!!!!!! and it is definitly not easy at all.... I am speachless master!!! wow...........!!!

your not a freak your talented, man...

Knowledge is worthless if it's being kept for oneself. Thank you for sharing it, this is truly magical! Keep up the good work!!!

Hi! I know absolutly nothing about glass, but I like the sound when you cut it. Plus very funny you write to be patient but tapping it with desperation. Thanks for the tutorial. And please don't repeat that you're a freak. : )

Yea, fair enough, suppose I was having a dull day when I was editing this clip. Thanks for your encouragement Juleemt.. :-)

Haven't cut glass in years, this is exactly what I was looking for, a great techniques that really guarantees success, thankyou so much, so very helpful.

I’ve watched many of your glass videos. This one came into my life just before I started my most challenging project to date, and rocked my world. I’ve learned many things from you over the past five years, and really appreciate you sharing your talent and techniques. I’ll probably never be as good as you, but I’m getting better. Thank you very much for helping my journey.

Thanks so much for the tutorial. I am an artist and sculptor and I am just starting out including mirror and glass in my work. I love the way you chase the crack with your fingers , I've not seen a break done like that before. A great help thanks. Freak? No, unless the definition has changed to highly talented , creative individual. That being the case, I too should be happy to accept a label like that. I'll subscribe in the hope of learning more, thanks again.

Freak no...freaking good yes you are! This is my first time watching your video and I cant wait to see the rest. Thank you for sharing.

I am new to stained glass, just took a one week workshop and trying to learn more looked up tutorials on KZfaq, this is the second one of yours that I have watched and enjoyed them a great deal. I have certainly learned a lot from you and will keep on watching all your other videos.

So, it took me three tries, but using this method, I was successfully able to cut a 22"x28" oval mirror. I've been doing some glass cutting lately (to change the 'lights' in a door from standard glass to wavy old obscure glass), and this method was a perfect addition to my bag of tricks. And while I understand why the "yes, I'm a freak" comment was put in the video (thanks, Internet), your hands are more deft than any I've met w/ glass. Keep it up, and thanks for the tutorial!

Thanks for writing Daniel, I'm so pleased to have been of help to your cutting skills. By the way, cutting mirror is a stressful task and to hear that you succeeded on an oval is definitely a "feather in your cap" Well done dude.... :-)

Sir you are not a freak what you do is amazing you have a great talent don't look at the negatives look at the positives

Thank you much for posting this! I literally started cutting glass today and your video inspired me to try cutting my first "wavy" piece . . . was amazed when the glass split right on my cut line! IMHO, your instructional vids are the best out there . . . please keep it up!

This was a GREAT help. After using the hardware store glass cutters for the occasional cut, I test drove a carbide cutter with the oil reservoir. What a difference. I tried the tapping [from the bottom], which worked well, considering my [almost less than] novice status. From watching you, it looks like using a towel, and learning to be patient, looks like something well worth learning.

you are a master of glass cutting. every time I try I end up just filling the trash can and give up.

No, you're not a freak... You're a beautiful artist :)

I did stained glass professionally for many years. I wish I had been taught that skill, it would have made my life so much easier. We used multiple cuts making that type of cut. It so time consuming and risky. I am now a metal smith but so glad I found this, I absolutely love watching and learning from talented people. Thank you for sharing. PS I'm right there with you at Planet Arty Farty, and I love it.

I've been looking for a simple explanation for cutting on the curve. This is the best video I've seen for that. I work with dichroic glass for jewelry purposes, so I'm going to give this a go on a much smaller scale. Fingers crossed!

I have a student at the moment who has been having the same difficulty. He was not pressing on the cutter enough and was moving forward too fast. So, he had much better results when I got him to work on a lower bench so he could get his body over the top of it all, he also used both hands on the cutter and I finally got him to a slow snail speed. Push the cutter (away from you) up the line. Mark the glass with a spirit pen, do not try to look through the glass to a pattern below. Good luck.. :-)

Wanted to learn technique. I learned, that is all that matters.

Brilliant! After many failed practice attempts,trying to repair an old leaded glass panel,i watched this tutorial,went back to my shed,and voila!..a perfect curved cut,.using old dimpled glass! Had to adjust by nibbling the edge with pliers until it fitted. Many thanks,a perfect tutorial.

Thank you so much for uploading this. I learned more from watching your 6 minutes of pure mastery than I could've found anywhere else. Subbed.

Great tutorial. I see you are pushing this cutter and I was always dragging.. Is there any practical reason? And do you press cutter gently to glass or hard?

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for and no you are not a freak, but as to if I can do this... we'll see!

No! You are not a freak! Your work is so beautiful! And you work better than a lot of people with two ‘perfect’ hands. I admire you!

I searched KZfaq for a video for how to cut glass, because I have a friend's window to replace a pane in his barn. I've cut glass before, but always with little shards popping off here and there. After I watched your tutorial, I cut the window, no problem whatsoever, and cut a number of compound curves in the large fragments from the broken pane just to see if I could. I couldn't believe how easy it was! I've been pressing too hard, and stop starting, trying to re-score, etc. Thank you so much. I just needed to see a master at work. Subscribed, I've got to see more!

You are not a Freak, Being the same is for sheep, not humans, :)

I find curves so tricky I love the banging technique and pressing the crack across giving you more control. Thank you for your help sir ♡

Mr. Karalnz, I want to thank you for this video on cutting curves, I use this method of tapping the glass and it works for me every time, thank you so very much.

I bought the glass cutter because I am always breaking the glass I'm using when I'm tired or not paying attention so I just figured I would just cut the glass to fit a smaller frame instead of tossing it! It is a really good thing I watched your cutting tutorials before I began cutting! Thank you! Cool waves!

Thought of you today as I scored several curves. Ever since I've been watching your tutorials, I have been inspired and have made several stained glass pieces. Thank you so much for "getting me started" on this beautiful craft!

I started cutting glass a few years ago and, although I've gotten considerably better, I still struggle with straight cuts. I excel at curved cuts, though, due to this video! Many thanks! Also, and with a sincere desire to offend no one, I'm struck by the number well-meaning people correcting someone's self-description of freak. Do they all think a freak is unquestionably bad? Is it? I never thought so, but I guess it depends on whether only historical context is used and to narrowing it down to describing only physical traits which in-and-of-itself seems wrong. The context used here suggests nothing negative, but instead a self-aware, intelligent and witty individual with ample talent and patience. We should all be so lucky.

Wow! This is amazing - you have a gift! I am just starting stained glass. Yesterday I tried cutting glass for the first time (I live rurally, so no classes for me) and I am learning from videos. It was hard for me to even cut straight lines yesterday! LOL Much respect to you for your talent. I am going to practice straight lines again today, and might even try a slight curvy one! Thank you.

wow! i had no idea curves like this were possible with a simple cutter. thank you for an excellent tutorial. video angles showing your technique are super helpful. thank you!! going out to the shop to try this right now. something tells me you made it look a lot easier than it's going to be for me :)

I'm just starting to get into this by doing faux stained glass atop plexi, gluing and grouting. Appreciate the clear demo.

I'm fairly new to glass work and even newer as a subscriber. I wanted to tell you your tutorials have been VERY helpful!! Thanks!!

I've looked at a lot of videos on cutting curves and was deflated regarding my prospects. You made it look easy like most masters do - but now with work and practice, I know it's achievable - Thank you for sharing your talent / gift

After watching some of your tutorials, I am going to have a go, you make it look so easy which I am sure is down to experience. Your tutorials appear to cover everything a beginner should know and your finished product look great Thank you

Wow! You make this look so easy and graceful. You obviously have a strong touch, steady hand and patience... I am lacking those, I do believe! Thanks for the info and inspiration!

You are an inspiration! I am new to stained glass and have learned so many tips and tricks from watching your tutorials. I am sharing them with a HS class here in Sterling, VA USA and they are blown away. I hope my first project comes out well from learning by watching you, Thank YOU so much for sharing your expertise.

Master! You are a true master. I have never seen anybody, or any stained glass project, with that steep angles that you cut so easy! Some of your cuts are not possible, for amateurs, (like me), or for many a stained glass artist, without heaps of breakage. What a honor to see a Master in action. Thank You....

That was Awesome. I couldn't figure out why my cuts continued to crack 1/2 of the time and thanks to you I finally figured it out....my motion method was wrong. I would either go in one motion (which was usually fast) resulting in not apply enough pressure or I would apply a lot of pressure but would stop here and there, to make sure I was staying on the line, resulting in not having a continuous motion. I tried what you said in this video and it works like a charm every time! Thanks soooo much!!! Oh, and you are not a freak, God made you particularly special for the Gifts that you obviously possess! Again Thank You!

This was amazing! I just started working at a glass place and was wanting to learn some stuff and wow. This could be something I could practice doing to learn precision and control. Awesome tutorial.

You are amazing!!! It’s very soothing to watch you score and break the glass. Thank you so much for your knowledge!

Thank you for posting this. Yes, it took me a moment to figure out what I was seeing, but you are correct in stating that if you, given your circumstances, can do this, what excuse do I have? Very inspiring really and again, thank you!

You are absolutely amazing!!! I have shared this on Facebook and can't wait to try out your method for cutting curves. Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration to me. The Best video I've watched all night.. and I've been watching for over 3 hours now! Thanks again!

Sir, you Blessed and Gifted is what you are! You are wonderfully made sir. Excellent instructions

Thank you for giving of yourself so selflessly and taking the time to teach others. This video helped me a LOT! God bless you.

what an inspiration you are to me! I have been so self conscious because how I have to hold the cutter that I have been afraid to take classes or share my work. Thank you for showing that disability is only in our minds! You are def gifted.

You made me sad when you said you were a freak. Then I read the comments and felt so much better! You are blessed with a gift. A beautiful gift. I see my comment is from a 10 year old video so I hope you stopped referring to yourself as a freak! You are a top notch artist and an excellent teacher! I've been a sub for a while and your work is absolutely beautiful!

Incredible, I just started out trying to cut glass/mirror and learn on my own and was beginning to get a bit discouraged. I just watched your video and wow has it helped out immeasurably.! I have far less messed up pieces of glass sitting around me than usual..lol Just gotta keep practicing but i'm doing a heck of a lot better! thank u thank u for sharing with everyone!

You are no freak, my friend, you are an awesome artist and an inspiration to us all! I've been wanting to try making stained glass for years, if only to repair 5 or 6 decorative pieces of my Mom's that have broken over time. You have given me hope that I can try it! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and time, your work is beautiful!

All I can say is, WOW! Effortless, Beautiful....it encourages me to want to get back into doing this beautiful "lost" craft....Thank you!

You are amazing. Every time I watch your tutorials I learn. Thank you, very much.

Thank you very much. I have difficulties with grip strength & coordination. This is the first video that showed me how I can successfully cut glass.

I truly learn from your videos. Your approach to stained glass is inspiring. I learn a lot because your have a good simple approach to the art. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi There, I came across your video while looking for ways to cut glass in shapes. Very useful it was to me. It is wonderful that you and people like you who are skilled just simply "give it away" or share among viewers like me! World is a better place for teachers like you. Found one of the best tool, one model from German made "Bohle" brand that can cut in different shape (instead of straight line), Glass cutting now is easier!

Your perfect technique comes from your freakines. So, don't stop. My admiration and respect. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Blessings from Puerto Rico.

your tutorials have helped me a lot and I may not have started stained glass without them. thank you so much!

Wow, you just blew my mind. THANK YOU! What an incredible resource of info you have provided. Really, thanks a million!

I tried to cut some straight pieces for a door I made and had one heck of a time! I watch this video of curved cuts and am amazed at how easy you make this look! I am going to try this today. I don't have the tool for tapping but I will try with the back of my cutter! Thanks for the inspiration! Cheers.

You are amazing my friend. I'm just getting into glass cutting and was worried about curves. Thank you so much

Great technique and better still really well conveyed. Thank you. You seem to have more knowledge, skill and generosity than the majority of the so called able bodied. Hats off to you!

This was an extremely helpful video. I was impressed with the many repeated cuts, that help to increase the confidence level.

I'm doing stained glass for many years - this is something i have never saw!!! well done - I'm going to try it tomorrow

You have helped me more than any other tutorial. Thanks so much. You make it look so easy!

Excellent work! You make it seem so easy. I have been watching every video of yours I can find and feel like I can learn more from what you post than from a class setting. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try and make something.

This is awesome, soooo helpful. Love how you make videos with just music and text, very watchable and easy to focus on what's going on!

I've used your technique and it works wonderfully. I'm just starting out in stained glass, so it's great to find great tricks like this early on.

Phenomenal skill, nothing freakish about you! There have been many times I've wished my hands could bend in different ways. Embrace your beautiful, your skill, grace in movement is amazing!

I acknowledge your right to express your difference any way you choose, but Your gifts and your willingness to share your skills and knowledge and guide those of us less skilled and able in various ways speaks volumes and makes you a kind, thoughtful, considerate and beautiful human being.Thank You! One of the best instructional videos on KZfaq and will save me a lot of frustration once I have mastered your techniques ;)

I had a distortion in my left arm till the fingers ..so dont say you are a freak cus im so proud of you ,,and im trying my best to learn your works 🙏🏻🙏🏻 god bless this strong soul

That was amazing, thank you so much! Just what I was looking for. And I don't see a freak. I see creativity, skill, and experience. You make a great teacher!

You are a wonderful artisian that shares his gifts to those of us that have no idea what they are doing. Thank you

great lesson - you make it look easy and I'm anxious to start trying a lot of curvy cuts as well as watching more of your tutorials

Karal every time I watch one of your videos I learn something great. This one was like watching a magic show! By the third line, I was thinking, "No way". By the end, I was thinking..."Dude, no, he's not gonna cut that". Seriously...you blow my mind. Thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait to try these techniques. I am heading to the basement as soon as my coffee cup is empty. Have a great day! Freak on!

I just started working in this medium, and this video series is amazing. Thank you. And may I add that you have lovely hands, long straight fingers and fine skin. And they create such amazing things. Thanks, again. I'm a true fan.

Thank you so much for this inspiring tutorial.I'm off to try now. By the way, lots of people have freak in their make up........just cunningly hidden. You are an honest inspiration.

Great demo, straight to the point, you make it look so easy. Thank you very much for sharing your talent....

Thanks! All the other videos I saw were of straight cuts. Super appreciate it!

Thank you sooooooo much!! I have an unfinished hutch that needs glass for the doors, but the tops are compound curves, and I was was afraid to tackle it. I have cut glass before as a picture framer, but I had no idea that cutting irregular shapes could be so easy [with a bit of patience and practice, I'm sure!]. Thank you for your experience and your videos!!

I checked out your amazing website! What varied talent you have! BTW. I took out my glass cutter and a piece of clear glass this afternoon to start practicing. You have truly inspired me! Thank you!

Great job, karalnz! Your line-work is superb. Great control over the cutter. Keep up the good work.

I've stumbled on several of your videos so far, and they're pretty ingenious. I'm just researching the hobby just now and will be cutting soon. Some of the things you've done seem so simple and I wouldn't have thought about approaching them they way you have, i.e. using the strings to hold a lampshade together all at once. Keep up the great work, I look forward to watching more of your videos!

Please don't call yourself a freak. We are all different in some way or another, sometimes more noticable than others. You have skills that far surpass others I have seen. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I cut a lot of glass and prefer to use curves instead of sharp corners. This is definitely something I look forward to doing. Your patience is amazing.

Go to my web site karalstudio, from the index page you can find your way to the glass area. I have a lot of interesting stuff, (including crystal tech / tools) so feel free to suss me out. If you'd like to see my other youtube tutorial clips, check out my channel videos in youtube, at user / karalnz. I started stained glass when I was 19, self taught. I've just turned 50, officially an old bloke. and have always pushed my limits. I've developed many of my own techniques in my time.