I started with a cutter, grozier pliers and running pliers. I'm just using glass in mosaics, though. I think the grinder would be nice.

Maria

I was very lucky, when I started I had a friend who didn't have time for glass any more, so she loaned me her tools, including an older grinder but still very functional. So I could take my time getting my own stuff. DH got my grinder for Christmas one year...he still hasn't gottem me a saw though, maybe he doesn't love me anymore, maybe I should make an issue of it....hmmmm. If you are using glass in mosaics only, grozing pliers should work fine...however a grinder is really good to have. Grozing takes more patience than I have.

Here is a basic theme, if you don't buy a grinder, you can buy a carbodium stone(not spelled right!)

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

Are you going to do leaded or foiled glass? Leaded requires lead nippers. When I first started stained glass I thought I could get away without a grinder - not! LOL I had beginner cutting skills and needed the grinder. The only other thing I haven't seen mentioned is flux and a flux brush. I prefer paste flux because it stays exactly where you apply it.

Have fun!

Here is a link that might be useful: lead nippers

I am just starting and here are the things (as a beginner) that I have found invaluable. These aren't all tools, but if you have all of these items, you can make something!

Good glass cutter & oil for tip
Grinder
SAFETY GLASSES (you have slivers and glass dust flying)
flux & brush
copper foil
soldering iron (one made for stained glass)
solder
cup with wet sponge to wipe tip off
glass
came
patina for solder after finishing

Leaded...foiled???? Shoot, I didn't know there was more than one way to skin this cat!!!
I thought you foiled it, then put lead on it. Crud...back to the books.

MM, if you don't have a grinder, be real careful with foiling fresh cut glass. The grinder or carrb...(what CJ was trying to spell)will help smooth the edges of your glass.
Personally, I think an easy way to learn and practice soldering is to get some bevels (edges are smooth), foil them and solder.
Cutting glass, then fitting it together almost requires a grinder IMHO.

My basics are - a cutter , a grozers and a grinder. Anything over that is a "Toy" !!! LOL

********* PS - I Have lotsa toys ! *wink*