What is the purpose of a gazing globe?

Gazing balls or gazing globes have been used to decorate gardens for centuries. These iridescent glass orbs, often perched atop a pedestal or wrought iron base, were originally believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. Today they are merely decorative objects peeking out among plants and reflecting the garden.

How do you light a gazing ball?

Install the light socket onto the end of the lamp rod and put the bulb into the socket. Once, mocked up, stick the stopper into the hole in the bottom of the ball and check the placement of the bulb and adjust it up and down untill it is centered in the ball.

Can you repaint gazing balls?

Because the gazing ball is a sphere, it is best to paint it in two halves. Allow one side to dry before starting on the other side. Make sure the paint is completely dry before attaching the glass marbles. If the paint is not dry, you may smudge the paint and ruin the design.

Can gazing balls be left out in the winter?

A colorful gazing ball doesn’t just add style, these colorful globes will also attract birds to the yard, if positioned conspicuously. Place gazing balls in low-traffic areas to avoid breakage. Glass gazing balls should be stored indoors during winter months to prevent cracking and the escape of captured witches.

Are gazing balls tacky?

Some gardeners think that gazing balls are tacky. I tend to think it depends on the base you put it on (or not at all.) At the Enid A. Haupt Garden of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., they’ve made gazing balls clever, intriguing, and whimsical by floating them amongst the foliage of a shrub border.

How do you make garden gazing balls?

1. DIY Concrete Garden Balls Made from Glass Lampshades. These simple concrete garden balls were made using glass light covers from the thrift store! Simply spray the inside of the light cover with non-stick cooking spray and fill with quick setting concrete then allow to dry and voila!

Do gazing balls break?

As long as the ground is firm and the base is level, it should be fine. My 10″ ball is stainless steel so it won’t break and has no neck. It is also protected by a high fence. 1 of 1 found this helpful.