Glass Blocks: Building blocks

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

These colorful glass blocks are manufactured by Vetroarredo (an Italian word meaning "glass design"), located in Florence, Italy. Colors include amethyst, aquamarine, blue, green, pink, lilac, nordica (gray), sienna (tan), turquoise and yellow, with a smooth or wavy pattern.

Blocks are a standard thickness - three inches thick - and available in 7-1/2" squares or 3-1/2" x 7" rectangles. Specially-shaped finishing pieces - called Vetroshapes - with rounded or squared edges can be purchased in matching colors.

Choose from one of three finishes: smooth or two types of satin. Distributed domestically by Vetroarredo Glass Block in Pennsylvania.