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Glass cubes, also known as glass bricks and glass blocks, were originally made as a building material for constructing semi-transparent walls and windows.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?

  1. Identification

    • Not Just For Windows Anymore
      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
      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 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
      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
      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
      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.

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