DIY Glass Working Supplies

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Glass Cutter: Economy

Our least expensive glass cutting tool

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2020 Update: Color + specific shape may vary slightly w/improved model!

NEHERP Staff Description
A basic glass cutter for use with 1/8" and 3/16" thickness plate glass. This is the best entry-level glass cutter we've tested, and we're glad to say that it works better than the price suggests! Since this isn't a self-oiling unit, we suggest touching the wheel of the cutter to an oil soaked towel between uses for the cleanest cuts. As with all glass cutters, never double-score glass, as it will create an uneven break. (Plus it dulls the tool) We recommend placing the glass on a flat surface on top of a few sheets of newspaper before cutting. Always wear gloves & eye protection when working with glass.

$5.49/ea

Economy Cutter $5.49

Usually $5.49/ea
20% Off - $4.39/ea

SALE: Economy Cutter $4.39

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Glass Cutter: Self Lubricating

The cutter we use most in-house

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NEHERP Staff Description
This is the best option we offer for folks looking to cut larger pieces of glass for terrariums. The swiveling head of this glass cutter features a self-lubricating carbide cutting wheel which prevents a loss of lubrication mid-score. We recommend it for scoring accurate lines in larger pieces of 1/8in - 3/16in plate glass. This model is nearly identical to cutters which cost 4X as much, and we've had excellent luck ours over the years. Compatible with all similar brands of cutting wheels. For lubricant, we recommend either vegetable oil, baby oil, or Novacan. (Empty filler bottle included) A little goes a long way, and please completely remove all traces of cutting oil before using glass for housing animals. Always wear gloves & eye protection when working with glass.

$9.99/ea

Self-Oiling Cutter $9.99

Usually $9.99/ea
20% Off - $7.99/ea

SALE: Self-Oiling Cutter $7.99

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Glass Drill Bits

Diamond tipped drill bits for installing bulkhead kits, or Mist King Bulkheads

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NEHERP Staff Description
Our diamond-tipped glass drill bits provide the perfect size hole for either our NEHERP bulkhead kits, or Mist King 1/4" bulkheads, and can be reused multiple times before wearing out. Suitable for drilling most common non-tempered glass enclosures. (Most Exo Terra, Tetrafauna, and Zoo Med enclosures are not tempered, and only large aquariums commonly are) We recommend keeping the bit fully saturated in water while drilling to lessen the chances of cracking the glass panel, and to ensure longer bit life. We suggest applying very light pressure at a steady speed to cut the smoothest hole. If you've never drilled glass before, it may be worth Googling it^{ext. link} before trying it yourself on an expensive aquarium/terrarium! Not suggested for use on glass thicker than 1/4". For your safety, please wear safety glasses/gloves when drilling glass.

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Small Large
Small - For 1/4in Mist King Bulkheads

Small $8.99/ea

Small (For Mist King 1/4 ID Bulkhead) $8.99

Small Usually $8.99/ea
25% Off - $6.74/ea

SALE: Small (For Mist King 1/4 ID Bulkhead) $6.74

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

Small Large
Large - For 1/2in Bulkhead Kits

Large $11.99/ea

Large (For 1/2in ID Bulkhead Kit) $11.99

Large Usually $11.99/ea
25% Off - $8.99/ea

SALE: Large (For 1/2in ID Bulkhead Kit) $8.99

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Handles For Terrariums + Aquariums

Two types of self-adhesive handles

We have both clear and amber colored handles available, and both types are roughly 2.5in X 1/2in. We've used both with good luck, so it's a matter of personal preference. Both handles utilize 3M brand adhesive, and can be removed using a razor blade if desired. Great for vertical conversion kits, custom terrarium tops, sliding glass doors, and more.

Clear Amber

$2.99/ea

Clear

Clear Amber

$2.99/ea

Amber

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Living Hinge

A black cut-to-fit hinge for 1/8-3/16in glass

NEHERP Staff Description
This is the industry standard hinge material for vertical conversion kits, aquarium tops, custom glass lids, and more. If vertical conversion kits are your goal, each hinge length can comfortably create three 10 gallon vertical conversion kits (seen above) or two 20/29G kits. To cut this material we recommend using a fine toothed jig saw, hack saw, or very sharp razor knife. (Wear eye protection, etc!) This is a true opaque black material, not the more common partially translucent amber/smoke/gray color. Our hinges fit 1/8in - 3/16in plate glass, which is the same stuff available at most hardware shops. Approximately 1.5in X 29 1/8in.

$6.49/ea

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Razor Extension Tool

Great for cleaning hard to reach glass and shaping/trimming custom backgrounds

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NEHERP Staff Description:
This is a very useful tool to have while working with larger vivariums. It can be used in a number of ways, but we use it most often to scrape hard-to-reach silicone off of the glass while building a custom background. These can also be used to scrape algae, water spots, and other things from hard-to-reach glass sections of established vivariums. Be sure the razor blade used on this tool is cleaned of all manufacturing oil before use. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase this item.

$8.99/ea Extension Scraper

Single Tool $8.99

Usually $8.99/ea
25% Off - $6.74/ea

SALE: Single Tool $6.74

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Razor Mini Scraper Tool

Great for cleaning glass and shaping/trimming custom backgrounds

NEHERP Staff Description:
A basic tool used most often for shaping foam & silicone during construction of custom backgrounds. On established enclosures, these can also be used to scrape algae, calcium deposits, and more off of flat glass surfaces. Be sure the razor blade used on this tool is cleaned of all manufacturing oil before use. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase this item.

$1.49/ea Scraper

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Sanding Bar

For wet sanding the edges of freshly cut glass

NEHERP Staff Description
These are the same sanding bars we've been using for custom glass pieces for years. When plate glass is cut, the edges are often be razor sharp. Beyond the safety issue, cut plate glass without a sanded edge is actually more likely to crack! By using a water-saturated sanding bar, it's easy to round-off the edges of freshly cut plate glass pieces up to 1/4in thick. It can be used wet or dry, but the wet results seem a bit better in our experience. (Dry sanded shown above for simple illustration) Be sure to wear hand and eye protection while working with glass. Packaging may vary.

$2.99/ea

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Silicone Adhesive: Black

Terrarium safe, high tensile strength black silicone

NEHERP Staff Description:
This is the same black, neutral cure silicone we offer in our Custom Background Kits. Our top-of-the-line silicone is completely safe for Aquariums, Terrariums, and Paludariums in locations above and below water. An excellent choice for custom background work, with extremely high tensile & sheer strength. Our silicone is very fresh from the manufacturer, so you can count on it curing correctly without any risks associated with older product. Comes with removable nozzle, and each 10.2oz tube works with our dripless silicone applicator gun.

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1 Tube | $8.99 2 Tubes | $17.98 3 Tubes | $26.97 4 Tubes | $35.96 5 Tubes | $44.95 6 Tubes | $53.94 7 Tubes | $62.93 8 Tubes | $71.92 9 Tubes | $80.91 10 Tubes | $89.90

This silicone is discounted in our Custom Background Kits!
If you need more than 10, please adjust the quantity in your cart.
For purchases of 24+, please email us for a bulk case quote.

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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Silicone Adhesive: Clear

Terrarium safe clear silicone

NEHERP Staff Description:
A 100% non-toxic aquarium & terrarium safe clear silicone adhesive. These are from Marineland, one of the top manufacturers of glass aquariums. At the shop, we most commonly use clear silicone to repair or re-seal enclosures. The cured appearance is more clear than some of the other brands we've seen. If you'll be repairing a leaky corner in any aquarium, we recommend scraping out as much of the original silicone as is conveniently possible first, to help ensure a clean bond. Like the other types we carry, our Marineland silicone is restocked often from the distributor, to ensure a fresh & effective product.

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1 Tube | $10.49 2 Tubes | $20.98 3 Tubes | $31.47 4 Tubes | $41.96 5 Tubes | $52.45 6 Tubes | $62.94 7 Tubes | $73.43 8 Tubes | $83.92 9 Tubes | $94.41 10 Tubes | $104.90

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Silicone Dispenser Gun

A heavier duty, no-drip, silicone gun

NEHERP Staff Description:
This is a heavier duty alternative to some of the economy caulk guns out there, and is the same model we use & recommend for silicone. Traditional caulk is more viscous and squeezes out much easier than silicone, so a traditional (pop-riveted) caulk gun typically won't hold up to the "abuse" of applying a thick silicone sealant. These welded models are the best option we've seen for the price, and have held up to even long-term frequent use at our shop. Their design also helps to minimize drips after it's used, as the "dripless" name suggests. We have a handful of these being used at NEHERP right now, and they are the same units included in our Background Kits.

$6.99/ea Silicone Gun

This dispenser is available at a discount in our Custom Background Kits!

Our records show that this product has very little or no stock left at the moment, but we're expecting a shipment imminently. If ordered today, we'd expect it to ship within 1-5 business days.

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