Gazing balls

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Gazing Balls Make Great Garden Decor 

Gazing Balls are a popular decoration in many yards and gardens and can add beauty and style no mater where they are displayed. Gazing balls can be found in many different sizes, styles, and colors ranging from plain colored glass to swirling psychedelic designs. Most gazing balls are medium sized, about a foot in diameter, although you can find them both much larger and much smaller. Some gazing balls are tiny and fit for small table top displays, while others are huge measuring a few feet around and making a bold statement. Most gazing balls made of glass but you can also find them in a variety of other materials. Some other popular materials for gazing balls include polished metal, crystal, pewter, and stained glass.

If you are looking for a gazing ball for your garden, yard, or patio, you will also have to consider the type of stand you display it on.A Gazing Ball is usually placed on a stand which can also be made of a variety of materials and made to compliment many different styles. Many gazing ball stands are made of metal and do a good job of supporting the ball as well as adding style to the display. You can also find ceramic stands and even stands made out of glass. There are many different choices and you are sure to find something that fits your tastes.

Gazing balls require little care aside from a periodic wipe down and gentle handling. Gentle soap should be used to wash gazing balls or you can use vinegar and water solution to clean your gazing ball, even ones made of materials such as crystal or stainless steel. If you find that your gazing ball has been scratched, you can usually use automobile scratch remover to remove any surface scratches.

A high quality gazing ball will last for many years with the proper care, providing you do not drop it or display it in a place where it can easily be knocked over. Always be sure that your gazing ball is on the stand securely so it will not be knocked over easily. If your globe seems like it may fall or roll easily you can secure it in place with adhesive putty. Gazing balls can be kept out in most types of weather except the most extreme. Sun and rain will probably not do much damage to your gazing ball although high winds, hail, and freezing temperatures can damage a gazing ball. You should bring your gazing ball in when any of these weather conditions occur to make sure your gazing ball is not damaged.

Gazing Globes
make great additions to any garden or yard and the style possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Gazing balls can fit into any existing décor and will compliment any style. If you are looking for the perfect decoration for your garden consider a gazing ball which is a decoration that is beautiful and has been a garden tradition for many years.

Peacocks love gazing balls. 

Narcissistic Peacock vs gazing ball

Bronx Zoo's new Peacock Garden. Peacocks routinely challenge their reflections in anything much to the amusement of anyone watching.

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Cats like them to! 

vala jean & her gazing ball machine

i am so beautiful

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Gazing Ball Collection 

Various photos from flickr of different Gazing Balls.

Solar by Nieve44/La Luz

Solar

Version 2 of Reflection of the Gazing Ball by photogirl7

Version 2 of Reflect...

Holy Gazing Ball by celesteh

Holy Gazing Ball

HDR Gazing Ball Redux by Shyn Darkly

HDR Gazing Ball Redu...

Maxwell, IA Garden by cwwycoff1

Maxwell, IA Garden

Green gazing ball in the rain by Mykl Roventine

Green gazing ball in...

Version 1 of Reflection of the Gazing Ball by photogirl7

Version 1 of Reflect...

Gazing ball by sskennel

Gazing ball

A World of Color and Light by Gail S

A World of Color and...

Thwarted Wheelbarrow by celesteh

Thwarted Wheelbarrow

Jan2007 113.jpg by MGShelton

Jan2007 113.jpg

Self portrait by MGShelton

Self portrait

eastside-back-garden by bfelice

eastside-back-garden

peony-garden-gazing-ball by bfelice

peony-garden-gazing-...

050205 gazing ball 11 by Lakupo

050205 gazing ball 1...

Gazing ball by szlea

Gazing ball

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