カッティング
mosaic nipper
Japanese: モザイクニッパー
A tool for cutting small pieces of glass. Used for making mosaics and small glass fragments.
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Mosaic nippers are specialized tools designed for breaking glass tiles and thin glass pieces into smaller pieces or shaping them into irregular forms. They feature a tungsten carbide blade at the tip, allowing you to break glass without applying excessive force by utilizing the principle of leverage. They are particularly effective for tasks that require producing large quantities of small pieces, such as mosaic art and corundum works.
Unlike using a glass cutter to score and break the glass, mosaic nippers snap the glass directly without scoring it. While the cut edges will be irregular, in mosaic art, these random edges create natural grout lines that add character to the piece. Be sure to wear safety goggles when using them, and be careful of flying glass shards.
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By combining this with grozing and glass-cutting pliers, you can create smaller pieces with more complex shapes.
By combining these tools with grozing and glass-cutting pliers, you can create smaller pieces with more complex shapes.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.