![]() ![]() I love my new hobby, I am making custom night lites for bedroom and bath, with the block lites, I have posted a picture of one for a baby boy's room with the cowboy theme. ![]() A breathing mask is advisable as well, glass dust is not a great thing to breathe. The drill make a high pitched sound, which will cause your ears to ring. This will prolong the life of the (expensive) bit. Tip: Use the appropriate lubricant (water in my case), so that your drill bit doesn't overheat. My wife and I just started making these (for gifts) this season. These make beautiful gifts.īy Laurie Keep Your Drill Bit From Overheating And Other Tips I tie a bow on the front of my block and also attach 2 smaller round Christmas ornaments for a little extra flair. The lights I used were the mini 20 set with only on plug on one end, they are not the end to end type of light, that way all the lights fit inside with the cord and plug hanging out. Regarding the dust that falls inside the block while drilling, I used the hose attachment on my vacuum cleaner to suck out the dust, that also works great. I stand my blocks on end, drilling on the side for the hole. ![]() I just made these blocks, I used a RotoZip tool with a masonry bit (used for tile work) to drill the hole. I recommend this to anyone (who is the least bit creative) as a wonderful therapy. What I like the best is, no matter how many crafters take on making glass block lights each one becomes a unique, personal creation. This has been one of our most enjoyable hobbies to work on together and we have met so many wonderful people at our local craft shows in St. The picture is a little outdated, as we now have several different unique methods of decorating and we do so for any occasion imaginable. Using single ended strands with not too many lights is the key. The correct light strand is also very important. I agree with most here that drilling the hole needs to be a slow, careful process. My wife and I have made literally hundreds of lighted glass blocks. They were easier than I thought they would be, especially with my husband doing the drilling. They get very warm, I would not use more than 20 lights. You cannot see the light strands through the block then. After drying, I spray them with Frosted Glass spray made by Rustoleum. After drilling the holes and rinsing them out, I let them dry for a couple of days. ![]() Ask a contractor to assess your wall strength if you aren't sure.I started my glass block lights this weekend. These blocks are much heavier than a normal window, so the wall needs to be strong enough. If you're installing these blocks on a wall to make a window, make sure the wall can support the weight first.In this case, measure the height and length that you want the wall to be and mark these spots on the floor and wall. If you’re building a free-standing block wall, then it won’t have a defined frame in place.If you’re filling a window that’s 4 feet (1.2 m) by 6 feet (1.8 m), convert each side to inches first: 48 inches (120 cm) by 72 inches (180 cm) is 3,456 square inches (22,300 cm 2).Since glass blocks are measured in inches, convert your measurements to inches first.Use a tape measure and take an accurate measurement of the length and height of the work area. The size of your project depends on the installation area. This article has been viewed 266,112 times.įind the area of the designated wall or window in square inches. In this case, 100% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Ryaan holds Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor Licenses. Boston Magazine and have named Best Handyman Boston the Best Handyman in Boston. With the help of his global team, the companies have achieved over 10+ million in sales and received recognition through magazine features, and enjoy partnerships with wikiHow and Jobber field service software. With over 17 years of experience, he specializes in building home service businesses, focusing on creating scalable and efficient brands. Ryaan Tuttle is a Home Improvement Specialist and the CEO of Best Handyman, Inc. This article was co-authored by Ryaan Tuttle. ![]()
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