Day-Storms Studio

One of the most rewarding parts of working in a studio is the ongoing process of learning—adding new skills, refining techniques, and occasionally investing in tools that allow ideas to take clearer shape. Recently, I did that by introducing a circle glass cutter into Day-Storms Studio, specifically for cutting mirror and stained glass used in my mosaic work.

Mirror is a powerful material. It brings light, movement, and depth to a piece, but it also demands precision and confidence. While I’ve worked comfortably with cuts using my pistol grip glass cutter, creating consistent, clean circles in mirror presented a new technical challenge. The circle cutter gave me the opportunity to approach that challenge with intention.

As with any new tool, there was a learning curve. Proper setup, even pressure, and controlled scoring all matter more than they might initially appear. However, mastering this technique isn’t just about accuracy—it’s about expanding design possibilities. Circular mirror elements introduce balance and rhythm, offering visual contrast to more angular tesserae and allowing light to interact with the surface in a more deliberate way.

Learning this skill has already begun to influence how we design and plan new mosaic compositions here in the studio. It’s a reminder that technical growth and creative growth are closely linked; each new capability opens the door to ideas that previously felt out of reach.

We’ve created a short studio video demonstrating how we use the circle glass cutter with mirror. If you’re interested in incorporating circular mirror elements into your own projects, we hope this resource is both useful and encouraging.