Centerpieces Made With Glass Cubes
Glass cubes, also known as glass bricks and glass blocks, were originally made as a building material for constructing semi-transparent walls and windows. They are just the right size to use in making a centerpiece that will adorn your table for any occassion. Does this Spark an idea?
-
Identification
-
Not Just For Windows Anymore The cubes are no longer just plain generic pieces; they now come in many sizes, designs and shapes. They can be found in most building supply stores, craft shops and on the Web. Make sure to choose the type of cube that has an opening for accessing the hollow center when using it for crafts.
-
Considerations
-
Measure the Opening The opening to the hollowed out cube is small, so keep you need to measure the items you want to put inside of them to make sure they will fit.
Features
-
They Hold Water for Fresh Flowers They hold water and are ideal for using as a vase for flowers. You can use them as a display container for colored water that picks up the colors of your décor.
Themes
-
Colorful Marbles In a Centerpiece Sand and seashells, jelly beans, candy corn, coins, marbles, acorns and small pine cones will fit into this display cube. These materials can be used to create a theme for a holiday centerpiece.
Effects
-
Aromatic Centerpiece Potpourri, rose petals, cinnamon sticks and eucalyptus leaves can be arranged neatly for display and they will add scent to your centerpiece.
Function
-
Centerpiece of Light Small strings of Christmas lights, battery operated candles and even pouring your own candle wax into the cube will give you a lighted centerpiece for dinning.
References
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of psyberartist Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Matt Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Windell Oskay Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Neil Piddock Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of fdecomite Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Randy Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Bryan Brenneman