I have made many glass block Christmas lights, but this is my first Hanukkah glass block light. Although we are a Christian family, my son has been going out, and living with, a beautiful Jewish girl and I want to make her feel as at home as possible. So, I made her a glass block light for Hanukkah. I hopes she likes it!
You can make a glass block light for any occasion. Here are the steps to take.
Kathy Zengolewicz
Here is what you will need to get started
- One 8×8×4 Glass block
- A Power drill
- ½ inch diamond drill bit
- A strand of 35 mini lights (with only one plug on the end=no female plug end
- Wide ribbon(with wire)
- A large bow
- Clip art or photos
- Glass sealer (I use Envirotec)
For the block: drill a ½ inch hole in one of the flat sides of the glass block using the diamond drill bit. The hole can be located on the bottom, on the side of the block. This is where the light strand cord will hang out of.
After drilling the hole, rinse the glass block out with tap water to remove any glass dust. Allow the inside to completely air dry; it should take a day or two.
Print your clip art or photo on a full sheet label. Hold the label up to the glass block and measure to make sure that it will fit.
Apply the label to the front and back of the glass block and spray with glass sealer (Envirotec) and let dry. Once it is dry, affix the ribbon around the sides of the glass block and use a bit of hot glue to help it stick.
Lastly, attach the bow to the top center and you’re done. You will have a beautiful lighted decoration to use anywhere you choose. Enjoy!
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