Bangor, MI on Oct 23, 2012

Lighted gazing ball mounted in an old log / Instructions included!

This is a standard glass gazing ball that can be purchased at many home centers that we mounted on an old log and installed colored lights inside the glass ball. We drilled a hole up through the center of the log and fished an extension cord from the bottom to the top and into the glass ball after inserting colored LED lights. Then we mounted the log on a concrete base and secured it in place. I broke my original beloved gazing ball this morning trying to get pics so that is the reason for the change on the color of the glass ball.

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Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Julee S I understand I have to put an @ sign in front of names for peple to get my info....so mayb u did not get my infor on the ball....so posting it like this now.....I had suggested if u paint u could make another ball like it if u liked it so much, use a feather and scroll throught it and it makes it look like marble, they use this on HGTV to show how to do marble.......u could make your own again, I am watching for u...so ...»
sorry to hear of the mishap for sure........hope u get this now or mayb they say put the at sign only in front of the name if responding to someone, not sure will find out but allok to ans. like here

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Julee S Bangor, MI

No worries Sharon S. I can see your posts! Thank you for the idea of painting my own but I need it to be glass and it needs to be transparent so the lights inside it glow at night. Plus it would have to be paint that can withstand our harsh Michigan weather and I have yet to find the perfect exterior paint. It's ok, I'm sure I'll find another one. There are some websites online that I can check out and we have a Hobby Lobby about 30 miles away and come February they will have an entire ...»
isle of them! Everything happens for a reason. Thank you for your concern and thoughtful idea!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Julee S Ok, just thought it would work if u wanted to do it....I am Sharon B and Sharon S is in LA just to let u know, but I got it so do not understna that...haha. When I saw the pic above, I just went by it and thought it was a duck u were holding, kind of looks that way in looking at it quick......ugh.....

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Julee S Bangor, MI

So sorry for getting your name wrong Sharon B! Hometalk gets a little confusing with just the first letter of last names. Thanks again for your suggestion.

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Julee S you always do something special & I enjoy your postings. I still haven't used the dog shampoo but I will do so soon. I love your postings. I'm not talented like you but I may try to be soon. Anything is possible.

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 2
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Julee S Actually I was wondering if you couldn't pick up one of the old light "globes" at the GW or a thrift store and use "glass paint" which is transparent on the inside to swirl around....if you do it the way they do the "looking glass paint" to achieve the look of old mercury glass you might be able to get some swirls etc...the globes are already white...and since they are made to cover a light bulb they'd be able to take ...»
the heat don't you think? ,,,,I'm not sure the glass is thick enough to take the winter weather though...that would be my only question....I'm just so sorry you broke it trying to accommodate people that Don't want to READ what you have already said....AS in your Main description........This is a standard glass gazing ball that can be purchased at many home centers We drilled a hole up through the center of the log and fished an extension cord from the bottom to the top and into the glass ball after inserting colored LED lights.

It doesn't get much clearer....BUY THE GAZING BALL AT WALMART, TARGET, HOME DEPOT, OR LOWES PEOPLE!!!!!
YES IT'S ELECTRIC!!!!!
READ READ READ....PEOPLE! LOL

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

I've seen some similar on Amazon, but they are not cheap. Ones similar start around $125.00 to at least double that. I do hope Hob Lob will get some in similar to your broken globe Julee.
I don't know what size you need, but here's a few that I found for a bit less money that are multi colored.....
http://www.amazon.com/Very-Cool-Stuff-GLMOY1... ...»

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Patio-Garden-B...

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

what was the diameter of the first one Julee S ?

on Oct 26, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

i saw some in either Improvements or Solutions catatlog for around $40. One could be ordered with a short battery powered light string.

on Oct 26, 2012 · Like 1
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Julee S http://www.walmart.com/ip/Alpine-Gazing-Glob... How about that I think this is close to a match....and now it's on sale....LOL
I found this site too.... ...»

http://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?keyword=g...

on Oct 26, 2012 · Like 0
Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Sharron W that looks almost just like it for sure, love it....and Walmart too, wow hope Julee sees it right away, sure she will

on Oct 26, 2012 · Like 1
Julee S Bangor, MI

Thanks so much everyone! The one from Walmart does look similar to the one I broke with a little less personality. My original one (I've broken two now) was handmade and gorgeous and after having it I can see why the price can be so high on some. I'll be checking out some different lights for this green one (good time of year for a greater choice of string lights) to see if I can make it a little more to my desire. I'm fortunate that my husband added underground wiring and outdoor outlets ...»
around my shade garden that I can use for a variety of lighting accents. I'm sure that I'll find a new Fairyball, just have to ask the "faries" for a little pixie dust...

on Oct 27, 2012 · Like 2
Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Julee S so glad to read above, u will find what u want for sure, glad to hear u have the underground wiring too and all......and u r right, best time of year to look for lights.....cannot wait to c what u do

on Oct 27, 2012 · Like 1
Kris San Diego, CA

Absolutely love your shady fairy garden!

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 1
Julee S Bangor, MI

Thank you Kris, I love it too! It feeds my soul... And Sharon B, I'll be looking for the perfect lights soon!

on Oct 29, 2012 · Like 1
Deb Kwek

great ideal will have to make one this spring!

on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 1
Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Thought I would post this here for u http://www.lakeside.com/Christmas%2B2012/Set...
on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 2
Dusti B Carmichael, CA

Love it!!

on Oct 31, 2012 · Like 1
Brenda Plainfield, IL

I bet my daughter has one made for me before I return from visiting my Mother in Arkansas. She's talented but with work just doesn't have the time tp persue her art.

on Oct 31, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

Sharon B this is gorgeous. I should try something like this for the Holidays coming.

on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 1
Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Marg C I think u made a mistake, I did not do this, I did remark on it and send her some info on balls I found cause she broke hers.....did I miss something?? This was done by Julee S

on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

I was remarking on the picture you posted here on Julee's thread. You added this picture and I commented on it.

on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 1
Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Marg C duhhhh to me, sorry......I just saw one made with coffee filters I sent her, neat.......

on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 0
Jayme Bellaire, MI

Love your shade garden Julee. I have one that is part of my Secret Garden and am always looking for ideas. Love the globe idea....I might have to add somethinglike that to my shade garden.

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 1
Anne D Canada

great idea

on Apr 06, 2013 · Like 1