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Which Stained Glass Kit Cutter Should I Get?by Machelle FirthStained glass kits are an awesome way to tap into your inner artist. But they don’t work so good if you don’t have a good stained glass cutter.Here are a couple of tips for choosing the cutter that you help make accurate–and safe–work when dealing with this fascinating art form.Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.1: The Pen CutterIf you don’t have a ton of cash than going with a pen-shaped cutter is the way to go. (These will usually run you about 10-20 dollars.)The slight downside to these cutters is in their feel in your fingers. If you’ve got older hands, like I do, then these can be challenging. (If writing with a pen hurts, look for another cutter.)Pros/inexpensive; portableCons/Can be hard to grip; not the most precise cutter.Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.2: Draw Your inflatable boats PistolThe next standard in cutters is the pistol-shaped version. Most folks who are hard-core artsits in this field will use a cutter of this kind. The feel is great and your cuts can be really precise.Still with a price range in the 20-40 dollar range they can be a bit spendy for the newbie stained glass artist.Pros/Great feel, Accurate cuts, Portable.Cons/Slightly more expensive.Stained Glass Kits Cutter Option No.3: Step Into the CircleFor the most superior stained glass cuts nothing will beat a circle glass cutter. These are units which you swivel mount onto your work desk and are very easy to use.You do have to pay a bit for these cutters. (about 40-60 dollars.) And they aren’t small, so they aren’t easily portable for taking to kid’s parties or anywhere else.Pros/Excellent cutting; easy and simple to operate.Cons/Not portable; spendy.