Made By Eileen
 
Materials Needed:
- Alcohol
- Hollow glass block - Found at Lowe's & Home Depot,
depending on size from $1-$3.00
- Full sheet label paper and lamination sheets or laminator that has an adhesive cartridge
- Kilz spray or can (again any brand will work), frosted glass privacy window spray, or paint
- 1/2" glass bit ($13 at Home Depot or Lowes)
- Strand of clear lights (20 lights for the 4X8X3 (small
size) and
35 lights for the 6X*X3 size)OR night light type bulb with cord(found with Christmas decorations)
- E-6000
- Graphics printed from your computer to fit the area
of the glass light you buy
Directions:
Drill a hole on the back of the block towards
the bottom (not on the bottom).
Drill dry, going very slowly. This is where the lights will
be inserted... blow out the dust with an air hose.
Thread the lights in thru the hole sticking the
bulb parts in first, or if using a singe bulb, place that in the hole now.
Sponge the Kilz, paint, or privacy glass window spray on the back of the block. Most people
do 2 coats. Set aside to dry.
This is done to reflect the light
out towards the graphic you are putting on and also
to keep people from seeing the inside of the block.
You may also wish to do this to the top and sides if you are
not putting a ribbon onto your finished block.
Print your graphic out of paper. Then run the graphic thru the XYRON
laminator using the laminating/adhesive cartridge/ OR
print it out on full sheet label paper and using lamination paper, cover the graphic side of the paper with lamination
to protect it)
I like my graphic in the insert , not edge to
edge, It gives off more light and looks framed. But some
people cover the entire front with the graphic. Your choice.
Wipe the glass block off with the alcohol.
Attach your graphic and smooth down. Some people
do, But mine always faces the wall so why bother.
You can put a ribbon on top, or seasonal greenery
or something to match the pic. I use E6000 to hold the ribbon in place.. you could use hot glue, or whatever works best for you.
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