If you drill your own glass blocks, you will need to clean out the glass dust. Following are some suggestions for ways to clean your blocks.
Try using rice and water shaken around in the block to clean it out. Then simply empty out the rice, rinse, and let the block air dry.
Another method that works well is to use an empty toilet paper roll attached to the end of your vacuum hose. Bend the unattached end into a cone shape and insert and tape a drinking straw to the cone. Put the straw inside the block and suck out the dust.
Finally, just wash each one with hot water "no soap", immediately after drilling and turn them hole side down in a dish drainer. Washing this quickly will not allow the glass dust to dry inside. They just sparkle when you are done.
I bought an incense burner that is a jar and I would like to put a small hole close to the bottom for the scent to come out instead of having the incense coming out the top and having ashes everywhere. Any ideas on how to do this without breaking the glass?
They make a special drill bit just for glass and tile. You must drill at a low speed and keep the glass coll by misting with water while drilling. The drill can be bought at any hardware store...and they come in many sizes.
try this one its a technique used on aquaruiums buy a diamond drill bit because diamond is like the hardest and they're thirty bucks.
When making the lighted glass blocks, are the diamond bits round like a hole saw? Can a 3/4 size work? We have made some but have used a bit shaped like an arrow head.
Has anyone made glass block luminaries? If so, how do you drill the hole in the side of the glass block? Any tips?
What do I need to cut a hole in glass (bottle, blocks)? I want to put lights in them and use them for decoration. Can anyone tell me the tools that I would need for this? Or if there is a web site that I could go to for help. Thanks.
By Karen from Reynoldsville, PA
My daughter and I are currently working on these. Get a 1/2" glass drill bit, they are shaped like an arrowhead at the tip. When drilling, drill slow and try to keep the drill bit wet so it doesn't get too hot.
Will a 10 inch drill press work for drilling holes in glass blocks for Christmas decorations?
Can someone tell me of a tool that will make a hole in a glass jar for wiring a light? The drill bit tools don't work. Or can I buy jars with a hole in them already? Please help.
By DONNA
If you go to a community college in your area that teaches stained glass, the instructor can help you drill a hole in glass for a minimal fee. They have the tools and know how on this subject.
You might also try a glass company in your area. They work with glass and may have the tools you need.
Does anyone know how to drill a hole in sea glass without it breaking?
By Marlene
I am looking to find the best way to drill a hole in glass. I have used the Dremel rotary tool, and also a drill press. Both of these work, but it takes so long just to make one hole. It is very time consuming. I would be grateful for any info.
By Rose M from UT
I am looking for a diamond drill to drill a 3/4 inch hole in glass blocks. Can you help me find one?
By Greg I
We drilled a case of glass blocks and the rinse out process didn't work, there is still residue left inside. How do we get the cloudy residue out?
By Ma
I am wanting to drill a hole in the old glass insulators to make a pendant light. What is the best bit to use and size if anyone knows?
By Judy B
How can I prevent glass shards from falling into a wine bottle, which is creating scratches in the bottle?
Empty wine bottles are often used in craft projects. Using the right process you can successfully drill holes in the glass. This is a page about drilling a hole in a wine bottle.
How do I make a slot in the top of a glass block to make a bank. And how do you smooth the edges after drilling?
Drilling glass blocks.
Step 1
You have to use the right rpm range, there should be something on the side of your drill listing the rpm.
Step 2
Step 3
Use a carbide bit especially for glass.
Step 4
Tape a small piece of cardboard to the glass block so it doesn't slip.
Step 5
Place light pressure on the drill.
