If you are a craft professional looking for something unique to sell, a nonprofit fundraiser working to secure donations in exchange for a one-of-a-kind gift, or just a person looking for a personalized gift for Thanksgiving or Christmas, there is something new and different. to watch out for: glass block lights, benches and vases. Below you can learn more about these products and their benefits and features for your project or gift.
Pre-Drilled Glass Block Lights for Crafts and Gifts
If you are looking for a cool night light for a bedroom or bathroom, a lighted block for a cake or table at a wedding or convention, or a Christmas decoration to put on your kitchen countertop, a lighted block may be perfect for you. . Here are some of the key features and benefits of this product:
1. Available with pre-drilled holes – Cutting and cleaning the inside of a block is not the easiest or safest thing in the world. With ½ “to 5/8” pre-drilled holes, the block units are ready to manufacture without the need to invest in a drill press or expensive diamond bits. The 5/8 “holes create a snug and secure fit for lights. Holes can be placed in the face of the block for vertical projects or in the side of the block for flat gifts.
2. Any size or pattern of block can be pre-drilled and lighted – Block can be ordered in 4 “x 8”, 6 “x 6”, 6 “x 8”, 8 “x 8” or even 12 “x 12 “sizes with any block pattern. Different sizes can be of great help. A craftsman looking to save on the cost of tape around the block unit chose to work with 4 “x 8” and 6 “x 6” sizes to save money. A homeowner in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was looking to finish his “men’s den” with two yellow 12 “x 12” blocks to support the shelves in the Pittsburgh Steelers-themed basement.
3. Multiple blocks can be put together for unique gifts or home accessories – Glass block lamps, furniture, telephones and Christmas decorations have been created by assembling more than one pre-drilled block. A woman from Cincinnati, Ohio creates a blocky snowman with lights spanning multiple blocks. Glass shapes and images can be purchased at craft stores and can be affixed to the faces of the block with contact cement to make a fancy paperweight or book end. You can also consider gluing several blocks together to make a spice rack or bookcase. You can also rub the appliqué on the face of the block for a unique design.
4. National Shipment for Craft Enthusiasts – Since the block is very solid 3 1/8 “or 3 7/8” thick, they can be shipped from Maine to Oregon without a problem, allowing you to get patterns and hard to find block sizes. that are professionally drilled and ready for your project.
Glass Block Banks for Fundraisers and Christmas Gifts
There is nothing like a glass piggy bank where you can watch your money grow. The following product features and benefits have greatly expanded specialty block sales.
1. Available with Top Drilled Coin Slots and Bottom Plugs – Old style block banks only had one slot at the top of the block, which makes taking out the money a difficult exercise! Now block banks come with slots on the top and plugs on the bottom, making it easy to remove coins.
2. Sizes and Patterns for Unique Look – Most common glass block benches come in 6 “x 6” x 3 1/8 “and 8” x 8 “x 3 1/8” sizes in a Wave pattern. 6 “x 8” sizes and Icescapes, Mist, and Bubble patterns are also available.
3. Personalized Engraving for a Unique Touch – Block unit faces can be personalized with any type of image or logo to make a unique gift for a family member or donor to your organization.
Glass Block Vases for Flower Shops and Home Decor
If you are looking for a cool, contemporary and sturdy vase all wrapped in one, a glass block vase is for you. Here are some of its key features and benefits:
1. Multiple Sizes for Square and Upright Vases – Available in 6 “x 6” and 8 “x 8” or 4 ½ “x 9 ½” square sizes for a vertical appearance.
2. Can be shipped safely – Since the blocks are sturdy with thick faces on the glass, they are safe to ship anywhere in the country.
3. Your cat will have a hard time knocking over this vase. Have you ever come home to your cat sniffing the flowers in a vase that he recently knocked over and smashed while you were away? Glass block vases are sturdier and heavier than traditional ones and are much less likely to be knocked over by your pet.
If you’re ready for something new, fun, and personalized for your craft business, fundraising event, or a gift for a family member, consider pre-drilled glass block lights, benches, and vases this upcoming holiday season. .
