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A glass block is a block with see-through pixels. Anything you leave transparent in the texture lets the world behind it show through. That makes it perfect for coloured windows, patterned glass, crystal panels and display cases.
In Addon's Studio, Glass Block works like the normal Block editor, but it keeps the transparent parts of your drawing. You get the same settings for light, sound, actions and recipes.
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Step by step
Add a Glass Block
Open your project, tap Add item and choose Glass Block. Give it a name like Ruby Glass.
Paint with transparent pixels
Draw the faces and leave pixels empty where you want to see through. A thin frame with a clear middle looks like real glass.
Different top & bottom (optional)
Turn this on if the top and bottom should look different from the sides.
Set the block settings
Pick the Glass sound, a short time to break, a light level and the best tool.
Add a 3D shape (optional)
Turn on 3D model for non-cube shapes like a glass dome or a jar, built in Blockbench.
Add a recipe and export
Make it craftable, for example from vanilla glass and one of your gems, then tap Export.
Tips
- Keep a frame around the edge so it's easy to see where one block ends and the next begins.
- A low light level makes glowing crystal glass.
- Use the Glass sound so it sounds right when placed and broken.
- Draw a pattern, like a diamond grid, for decorative windows.
Questions
What's the difference between Block and Glass Block?
Glass Block keeps transparent pixels see-through. A normal Block is solid, so it's best for stone, wood and other solid materials.
Can I make coloured glass?
Yes. Paint coloured pixels for the glass and leave clear pixels for the see-through parts. Each colour is its own Glass Block.
Which devices can I make it on?
Any device with an up-to-date browser: iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac or Chromebook. It's free to start.
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