Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Glass Block project
I have been wanting to try this project for some time now. The reason I had not done so until today...is that the blocks have to have a hole drilled into the side...with a diamond drill bit and hopefully not crack the glass. But, today I was at Lowe's and saw these in the Christmas section and they already have a hole drilled plus a plug. Bingo! DD was with me and said she would love to have one done up as a present for under her tree at her apt. Sooooo, I bought a block, picked up some spray frost paint and some ribbon and a strand of LED white Christmas lights...the LED since they stay cool.
At home, I sprayed the frost, let it dry and then stuffed the lights inside and put the stopper in. Then I used the ribbon around the outer edge and made a bow. In real life, this looks awesome with the lights in a dark room.
I plan to make another one and use battery lights so I can set it on a table with out being plugged in. I will either paint a scene or print something onto velum and attach it to the sides of the glass block and hope the lights show through.
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6 comments:
Waay, waay cool!
Joanne
Wow! Your lighted block is wonderful. Hmmm...I may have to borrow your idea and check out home depot since there's no lowe's near me.
What a great idea jean! InJeanious!
connie
oooh what a pretty project! sounds fun to do too!! hmmm Lowes you say?..i need to add a couple of new things around here..that might be a cool and fast project..the boys could help me!
Oh JEEEEEEANNE!
I know we are Going to HAVE to get together! GREAT minds think alike! Take a look at what's on my blog that I've been selling at the craft shows! LOL!
Jean, your glass block is wonderful! I love the ribbon that you used! I'm glad to know that these are available pre-drilled since that is why I have not created one yet.
Let me say again how proud I am of your participation and graduation from CPA! I know you worked hard to accomplish this goal and I'm excited about the COPP program! BeaverCreek is very fortunate to have you on their team!
hugs,
jackie
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