6mm Tekta

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smallbitz
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6mm Tekta

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Someone gave me a bunch of 6mm Tekta recently that they ordered by mistake. I love to do pattern bar inclusions, and wondered if I cut my bars to 6mm slices, can I use one sheet of the Tekta instead of piling two 3mm on top of each other? I hate to not use the glass, so I'll border the bars in clear or use it in the design. Any issues with that?
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Re: 6mm Tekta

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No issues; a perfect use of 6mm glass.
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Re: 6mm Tekta

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Thanks so much for the quick reply. Would I use the same schedule as I usually use for two layers of 3mm?
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Yup. It can take a bit more effort to cut 6 mm. Press and hold the running pliers on the score, slowly, and run it from both ends. If that doesn't work, tap the score from underneath to help it along.
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Re: 6mm Tekta

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That's what I was hoping. Many thanks, as always!
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