AboutH Carl Trimble III Expertise One of a kind custom design stained glass as well as other glass art methods and the restoration of stained glass. Inquiries regarding leaded, beveled, etched sand carved, and fused glass techniques are invited. Other methods, technical questions,history of the art and supply source inquiries also welcome. Information on the pro's and con's of protective glazing of stained glass windows. Visit www.TrimbleStudios.com for more complete information.
Experience Over forty years experience in a wide range of techniques that include "stained glass", wood working and metal fabrication. Have worked from my own full service studio since 1977. Many major residential, commercial and religious installations from Charlottesville, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia to San Diego California as well as much of the State of Texas
Organizations Professional Affiliate,Certified Trainer, and Preferred Provider for the American Institute of Architects, AIA, Dallas, Texas. I have served on the Board of Directors of both the Texas Fine Arts Association and the Texas Visual Arts Association
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Fine Arts, The University of Texas, Tyler. Master of Fine Arts, The University of North Texas, Denton. Just a few hours short of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Awards and Honors Many first place and best of show awards in both stained glass and fine arts competitions. Steady commission work for the past ten years has obviated any recent competitive activity.
Past/Present Clients Most recent major commissions are for American Airlines CR Smith Museum; JFK Airport Terminal 8 stained glass; TXU Energy Plaza Thor stained glass. The Mansion at Turtle Creek, Dallas and and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Terrell, Texas
Question QUESTION: I can not seem to bisect 4" x 7" bevels by scoring on the flat side. Maybe it can not be accomplished with a glass cutter? Please advise.
Thank you,
Glenn
ANSWER: Glenn,
The question becomes, for me, "How are you attempting to break the glass once it is scored?"
The standard procedure,for me,is to place the bevel score line directly over the edge of my work table and give a quick downward snap to the outward piece of the bevel. The glass should break evenly along the score line. However, I prefer to score on the bevelled side of the glass. None-the-less, it should make no difference which side of the glass is scored.
Another method is to place a wooden pencil or similar sized dowel rod under the score line and press downward on either side of the score line; again, with a quick downward snap to force the break.
I would also use a carbide cutter to make the score line. Use either an oil fed cutter or dip the wheel in an oil soaked rag to lubricate the wheel and the glass.
I hope this helps. If not, contact me again with more information as to your method and the problem you are encountering.
Carl Trimble
Trimble Studios
www.trimblestudios.com
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QUESTION: Carl,
Thanks again for your advice. I just wasn't using enough force on the thicker glass that bevels are made of.
But it is difficult for me to imagine scoring on the beveled side of the glass without the cutter wheel slipping off the sloped crowns of the bevel. Do you only score the flat surface?
Answer Glen
I score completely across the face of the bevelled side of the glass.
Take care not to run off the edges. Yes, it is somewhat of a problem not to run the cutter off the edge. Just takes practice.
If you score on the backside, the front will likely not break cleanly; i.e.,there won't be a crisp line across the face of the bevel. If you are re-bevelling the cut pieces, that won't make a lot of difference, however.
If you are not re-bevelling the glass, how are you using it?
If you are not doing so, consider that your finished piece will not have a quality finished appearance and it will look very amateurish.
I don't intend that as a criticism so much as an encouragement to grow in the knowledge and skill in this wonderful craft and art medium.
Good luck
Carl Trimble
Trimble Studios
www.trimblestudios.com
