How to Make a Christmas Lighted Glass Block

Making a lighted glass block for Christmas or any holiday is easier then you think. Here are instructions for decorating a glass block that can be made for any occasion with just a little imagination.

Things You'll Need

• Glass Block
• Drill
• 1/2" Glass hole cutter
• Wired Ribbon
• Christmas lights
• Decorative transfer
• Hot glue gun and glue
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 

   The first step in making a Christmas lighted glass block is cutting a hole with a 1/2" glass hole cutter. To do this place the hole cutter on a drill. Secure your glass block so it will not move while cutting the hole. Place a little vegetable oil on the block to prevent friction. Start drilling hole without any pressure on the glass. Too much pressure and the glass block will crack. Continue until drill goes through glass block. Wash the glass block out with water and let dry.

2. 

   The next step is to put a decoration on the glass block. I chose a Christmas transfer from Uppercase Living, but you can use anything that you choose. Make sure the light will be able to shine through. Some other ideas might be stencils, stickers or cards.

3. 

   Place string of Christmas lights in the glass block through the hole. It's best to use a 35 to 50 string of lights with white cord. If the lights are the kind that string together, the end to end part needs to be cut off. Just remember to tape the ends of the wire with electric tape before placing lights into the glass block.

4. 

   The final step in making your lighted Christmas glass block is to put ribbon around the edge and making a bow for the top. Place a little hot glue around the sides of the glass block then cover with ribbon that is as wide as the glass block. Place the seam on the bottom. Make a bow and hot glue it on the top. Now you have a very beautiful Christmas lighted glass block decoration to decorate you home or make as a gift.

Tips & Warnings

• Before placing transfer or other decoration on glass block, make sure the hole is on the side toward the back.

• Glass blocks can be purchased at any home improvement store.

• I found the hole saw at Harbor freight for only a few dollars.

• Keep the glass well lubricated while cutting with hole cutter.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles while cutting the glass block.

Resources

• Uppercase living
• Harbor Freight
• Christmas sign decoration
• Snowman made from craft pumpkin