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Guide to a Mirror Ball - 2

...It can also be made of blown glass in many different colors and the silver mercury glass is one of the most popular choices. Gold is also very popular. These are light and airy and oh so beautiful. Sometimes an art glass effect is incorporated into the ball.

The globes generally aren't quite a true globe shape. They are more like a bulb shape and the method in which they are painted catches the light. They are similar to the popular disco balls of the 1970s.

Outdoor ornamentation dates back to the 13th Century where skilled craftsmen in Venice made hand blown balls. Over the years it has adopted many names like Witches Bauble, Sphere of Light, or Garden Globe. Some believe the ball held magical powers that could ward off evil and bring good fortune. Legends were woven among these myths.

During Victorian times the globes were placed where visitors would see the balls before reaching the home. Servants were assigned the duty of globe spotter and they would sit at vantage points where they could monitor the globes. When movement was seen in the globe they would rush to tell their master that guests were arriving.

Gazing balls will last for years if you take good care of them. They should be brought in during freezing temperatures to ensure they do not break. Other than that no special maintenance is required but they love the occasional polishing.

Now that you are more aware of mirror ball, and what it can do for you and your mirror, you can make a great decision while you are shopping. You will find that many times they are all portrayed as the same, but now you know the difference and that they are not one in the same.

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