Glass Block Nativity

By Mckay Harris

Instructions for Glass Blocks

Start with a room temperature block.  A cold/hot block will crack as you drill into it.

Drill a hole into the bottom of your glass block using a .5 inch GLASS drill bit (the bit isn’t actually MADE of glass—it is a specific bit to drill into glass).  This is easy to do, but it is time consuming.  Each block takes around 10 minutes to finish drilling the hole.  You may notice your bit getting hot during this time.  Keep a cup of water by you and occasionally stick the bit into the water to cool it down.  You just need to quickly dip it in.  (Too much heat on the bit can cause your block to crack)

 
Once your hole is finished, turn the block right side up and shake out any glass pieces/powder out of the block.

Lay your block flat, apply your vinyl.
 
Take a strand of Clear Christmas lights (I used a 20 light strand, but I think 10 will work just fine.  Any more than 20 and it is too squished in there) and push them into the hole you drilled.  After all the lights are inside, leave the remaining length of cord out. 

Take your ribbon and tie it around your block.  Wired ribbon works best, as it will hold it’s form.
 
You are finished!  Plug in your beautiful block and admire your handy work!

 
***A TIP:  I found my ribbon and lights at the local Dollar Tree!  Look there for a great deal!

About the author:

I am a stay at home mom to two adorable kids and a wife to a wonderful husband who makes me incredibly happy. I started my home business "Say It On The Wall" about a year ago and it is keeping me busy.  It has been a really fun hobby and much needed creative outlet for me. I love to meet new people through my business and grow from their wonderful ideas.  I am offering all Homemaking Cottage and Enrichment Cottage readers free shipping on your vinyl order by using the code "cottage" at check out.