Temple Glass Block

I just wanted to share with you (and hopefully your readers) this idea that I created for my YW in my Beehive class. I have been thinking about them a lot lately and wanted to come up with something to remind them of their goals. This block is what I came up with. It says, “I love to see the temple, I’m going there someday…”

I think it really turned out cute and maybe some other YW leaders may be in need of a similar idea.

Thanks so much,

—
Mckay Harris
www.sayitonthewall.com

Step 1

Prepare to drill the glass block.

Items you will need for this step include:

8 in X 8 in X 3 in glass block (Home Depot)

glass and tile drill bit 1/2 inch

Drill press preferably

Water

Gloves

and Eye protection

step 2

Drill Glass Block

Take it nice and slow with this step. The glass can and will shatter if not careful. Make sure that the bit is kept cool by dripping or spraying water on the drill bit as you are drilling. If the glass bock is not clamped, use a towel and glove to hold the block down. Don’t want anyone getting hurt.

step 3

Clean the inside of the block.

The inside of the block will have a lot of glass dust inside once you have finished drilling. It will look dirty, don’t worry it will come clean. First use a vacuum to get as much of the dust out as possible. There will be a little bit of dust still clinging to the inside of the block. Use a air-compressor to blow air into the hole. CAUTION: do not allow air pressure to build up inside of the block, IT WILL EXPLODE . That is why I do not have a picture of myself using the air-compressor.

Make sure that you have on gloves in this step as the glass dust escaping the little hole will feel like a sand blaster on your hand.

step 4

Insert lights into block.

Use a 50 count light strand, not the sting together kind as you won’t be able to insert the plug at the end of the sting. These are hard to find, I found mine at a local CVS store.

step 5

Lights On

Once all the lights are in the block, pug them in and make sure that you did not pull a bulb loose and that they light up

step 6

Add final decorations

You have a couple of options here. You can use window cling decorations or tie a bow around the block and you are ready to go.

The best way to finish the block would be to use a VersaLaser to etch a pattern on the front of the block. Here the ideas are endless, you could engrave a name on it and use it as a night light.

Good luck and enjoy your Light Block.

Another Idea

Michaels craft using DecoBloc (pre-drilled)

Step: 1

Remove the plastic bag of inserts from inside the glass block.

Step: 2

Place the seasonal decorative lights inside the glass block leaving the electrical plug outside the block opening.

Step: 3

Place the plastic oval cover found in the bag of inserts on the block’s hole still exposing the plug.

Step: 4

Place the clear rubber “light cord” insert in the plastic oval cover again leaving the plug outside the block.

Step: 5

Cut the ribbon to the size of the perimeter of the block with excess for a bow.

Step: 6

Tie the ribbon around the block leaving the hole with the plug exposed at the bottom of the block.

Step: 7

Add bow or tie a bow.