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Lighted Glass Block Writer’s Nook

Any aspiring authors in your circle?  This lighted glass block features a cozy writer’s nook. Even “us” bookworms would love to cuddle up with a good book in this lighted scene.

I created this lighted glass block for my friend. If you look closely you will see a miniature hand fan positioned on the chair seat and looking out the window you are viewing a patch of chamomile flowers. These are very significant to my friend.  She is an author of historical fiction novels. One of her books The Perfect Tempest incorporates the language of the fans that was used at that point in time.  If you would like more details on the language of the fans, please view Susan’s blog at http://www.susanfcraft.com/.  Another of her wonderful books is….Can you guess???….The Chamomile!

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Hobby Lobby was my source for the miniature objects. The book shelf I created by gluing pieces of wood and wooden dowels I found at the craft store. The table, pencil, feather, chair, and lamps I located in the miniature object area of Hobby Lobby.

Assemble and glue together all the small furnishings and allow to dry.  Apply glue to the areas of the miniatures that will touch the glass surface. Insert the small objects into the glass block and hold in place until the glue adheres.  Allow the glue to dry for day or two before sealing the block.  This allows any moisture to escape and not condenses on the inside of the block.

More detailed instructions on assembling can be found at Lighted Glass Block Music Room

Suggestions:

  • Please read all manufacturer’s recommendations and warnings for battery lights, electrical lights, and glues that you use.
  • If you hand is not small enough to fit into the glass block, you will need long tweezers or other type of tool.

ENJOY!

 

If you like Susan’s books, please be kind enough to write a review and post it on Amazon.

Glass Blocks Lighted Christmas Farm Scene

Glass Block Lighted Christmas Scene Farm

Miniature scenes capture the imagination and awe of the spectator. What a  way to brighten up the dark, dreary winter evenings with a soft light.  You can turn glass blocks into beautiful lighted music boxes that provided the viewer with miniature winter scenes.  You are only limited by your imaginations. Cotton and artificial snow blanket the ground around the miniature trees.  Lights that reflect onto the glass enclosure adds to the mesmerizing scene. When you attach a musical button that plays holiday  or other appropriate songs, the lighted block becomes a joyful music box.

ITEMS NEEDED:

  • Glass block with opening in the glass block
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Tacky Glue
  • Felt
  • Wide ribbon
  • Miniature lights 10-20 light strand
  • Long needle nose pliers,
  • A pencil or wooden skewer
  • Cotton or fake snow
  • Snow glitter (optional)
  • Inexpensive artist paint brushes
  • Miniature toys

For a snow scene, apply glue to the inside base of the block. Sprinkle with artificial snow or press pulled cotton on to the wet glue.  If you like, you can apply glue with a artist paint brush to the back and sides “inside” of the glass block and sprinkle with snow glitter.

There are a couple of ways you can glue the miniature toys inside the glass blocks.  (1)  Place hot glue or Tacky glue onto the bottom of the toy. Using the long pliers carefully insert the toy into the position inside of the block. Gently press the toy into place.  Hold  the toy in position until the glue begin to set.  

 

 Using hot glue, carefully adhere miniature battery operated or electric lights to the sides and top of the glass block. Be extra careful not to burn yourself with the hot glue.

Once the glue has cooled and the lights have adhered to the block.  Glue a strip or strips of felt over the lights.

Glue wide ribbon around all sides of the block and tie into a large box on top of the glass block.  You can glue or tie additional ornament of decoration to the bow.

ENJOY!     

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