Whether you’re a craft professional looking for something unique to sell, a non-profit fundraiser working to secure donations in exchange for a one-of-a-kind gift, or just someone looking for a personalized gift for Thanksgiving or Christmas, there is something new and different. Look out for: glass block lights, benches, and vases. Below you can learn more about these products and their benefits and characteristics for your project or gift.
Pre-drilled glass block lights for crafts and gifts
If you’re looking for a cool nightlight for a bedroom or bathroom, a lighted block for a cake or table setting at a wedding or convention, or a Christmas decoration to put on your kitchen counter, a lighted block may be perfect for you. you. Here are some key features and benefits of this product:
1. Available with pre-drilled holes: Cutting and cleaning the inside of a block isn’t the easiest or safest thing in the world. With pre-drilled holes from ½” to 5/8″, the block units are ready to fabricate without the need to invest in a drill press or expensive diamond bits. 5/8″ holes create a snug, secure fit for lights. Holes can be placed on the face of the block for vertical projects or on the side of the block for flat gifts.
2. Any size or pattern of block can be pre-drilled and lighted. The 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. The different sizes can actually be very useful. A craftsman looking to save on the cost of tape goes for the block unit to work with 4″ x 8″ and 6″ x 6″ sizes to save money. A homeowner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was looking to finish off his “man den” with two 12″ x 12″ blocks of yellow to support the shelving in his Pittsburgh Steelers themed basement.
3. Multiple blocks can be put together to get 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 in Cincinnati, Ohio, creates a snowman with lights that span several blocks. Glass shapes and images can be purchased at craft stores and attached to the block faces with contact cement to make a fancy paperweight or bookend. You might also consider cementing several blocks together to make a spice rack or shelf. An appliqué can also be applied to the face of the block for a unique design.
4. Domestic Shipping for Craft Enthusiasts: Since the blocks are a very solid 3 1/8″ or 3 7/8″ thick, they can be shipped from Maine to Oregon with no problem, allowing you to get patterns and hard-to-find block sizes. professionally drilled and ready for your project.
Glass Block Benches for Christmas Fundraisers and Gifts
There is nothing like a glass piggy bank where you can watch your money grow. The following benefits and product features have greatly expanded the sales of block specialties.
1. Available with pre-drilled coin slots at the top and plugs at the bottom: Old style block banks only had one slot at the top of the block, making getting the money out a difficult exercise! Block Banks now come with slots on the top and plugs on the bottom, making coin mining a breeze.
2. Sizes and Patterns for a 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 . Also available in 6″ x 8″ sizes and Icescapes, Mist and Bubble patterns.
3. Custom 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 decoration
If you are looking for a cool, contemporary and sturdy vase all in one, a glass block vase is for you. Here are some of its main 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 look.
2. Safe to ship: Since the blocks are sturdy and have 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 find your cat sniffing at flowers in a vase that they recently knocked over and smashed while you were away? Block glass vases are sturdier and heavier than traditional vases 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 events, or a gift for a family member, consider pre-drilled glass block lights, benches, and vases this coming holiday season.