Luminous Blocks

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Luminous glass that emit light, perfect for underwater builds and for enhanced building aesthetics.

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Modvane Public Mod License v1.0
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[v1.3.0] Neoforge 1.21.6
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CurseForge
Modrinth

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✦ Community Showcase

Here's a build shared by a member of the community, using Luminous Glass in a creative way:

User-submitted build using Luminous Glass

Got a cool build using Luminous Blocks? Share it on Discord!

✦ Overview

Luminous Blocks adds glowing variants for every glass block and their pane forms.

They emit light when placed, making them ideal for glowing builds, ambient lighting, or underwater architecture. Compatible with beacon beams.

Creative tab with all of the different Luminous Glass blocks

The icon overlay is to distinguish them from normal glass, this doesnt affect the placed blocks.

✦ Crafting Recipes

The Luminosity Wand allows you to right-click any Luminous Block to change the light level.
Three light levels: low (5), medium (10), and high (15).

Stick + 1 Glowstone Dust → Luminosity Wand

Crafting recipe for the Luminosity Wand

Crafting is shapeless, and light level is the same no matter which ingredient is used. All Luminous Glass is crafted by combining any glass block with a light-emitting ingredient.

Glass + 1 Torch

Crafting recipe using a torch

Glass + 1 Glowstone Block

Crafting recipe using a glowstone block

Glass + 4 Glowstone Dust

Crafting recipe using glowstone dust

Glass + 1 Sea Lantern

Crafting recipe using a sea lantern

Glass + 4 Prismarine Crystals

Crafting recipe using prismarine crystals

6 Luminous Glass → 16 Luminous Panes

Crafting recipe to make the luminous panes

Shoutout to St0lasHB for playtesting all 1.3.0 versions!

✦ Community Showcase

Here's a build shared by a member of the community, using Luminous Glass in a creative way:

User-submitted build using Luminous Glass

Got a cool build using Luminous Blocks? Share it on Discord!

✦ Overview

Luminous Blocks adds glowing variants for every glass block and their pane forms.

They emit light when placed, making them ideal for glowing builds, ambient lighting, or underwater architecture. Compatible with beacon beams.

Creative tab with all of the different Luminous Glass blocks

The icon overlay is to distinguish them from normal glass, this doesnt affect the placed blocks.

✦ Crafting Recipes

The Luminosity Wand allows you to right-click any Luminous Block to change the light level.
Three light levels: low (5), medium (10), and high (15).

Stick + 1 Glowstone Dust → Luminosity Wand

Crafting recipe for the Luminosity Wand

Crafting is shapeless, and light level is the same no matter which ingredient is used. All Luminous Glass is crafted by combining any glass block with a light-emitting ingredient.

Glass + 1 Torch

Crafting recipe using a torch

Glass + 1 Glowstone Block

Crafting recipe using a glowstone block

Glass + 4 Glowstone Dust

Crafting recipe using glowstone dust

Glass + 1 Sea Lantern

Crafting recipe using a sea lantern

Glass + 4 Prismarine Crystals

Crafting recipe using prismarine crystals

6 Luminous Glass → 16 Luminous Panes

Crafting recipe to make the luminous panes

Shoutout to St0lasHB for playtesting all 1.3.0 versions!

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  • Before & After – Cherry Grove
    Before & After – Cherry Grove A comparison showcasing the lighting effect of luminous white stained glass blocks. The left side shows a default nighttime scene, while the right side highlights the illumination provided by the mod's blocks in the same environment.
  • Before & After – Beachside Daylight
    Before & After – Beachside Daylight This comparison highlights how luminous blocks appear in broad daylight. While the lighting is subtle under sunlight, the blocks still maintain their glow and clarity, blending naturally into bright outdoor environments.
  • Before & After – Plains Biome
    Before & After – Plains Biome This side-by-side view highlights the impact of luminous blocks in open terrain. The unlit plains on the left contrast with the illuminated version on the right, demonstrating how the blocks subtly light up large areas without overwhelming the scene.
  • Before & After – Ocean Floor
    Before & After – Ocean Floor This comparison shows how luminous glass blocks enhance underwater visibility. The left half represents the unlit seafloor, while the right demonstrates the subtle glow these blocks provide in deep-sea environments.

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