Witch Ball Chaos Iris (Iridized) XL 8 Inch by Iron Art Glass Designs

XL Witch Balls are free blown glass spheres, with 4 to 7 strands inside for collecting evil spirts and the like. Each one is unique with color, strands, bubbles, and size. The size is about 8 Diameter (measured top to bottom). Witch's Balls were very popular in 18th century England, but their actual origin is thought to be much older. For well over 300 years hollow glass spheres have been hung in windows to ward off witch's spells, evil spirits and ill fortune. Hanging these decorative balls in the window is thought to tantalize evil spirits which may be threatening a home's tranquility. The evil spirit is mesmerized by the ball's reflective beauty. When the spirit touches the sphere it is absorbed and trapped in the web-like strands of the glass inside the ball. Our glass art witch balls begin as clear recycled glass. As the ball of molten hot glass is formed, the ball is rolled into color glass granules to provide the design. These granules are added to color 50 to 60% of surface of the finished ball, allowing sunlight the to brighten the sphere, and the strands inside the ball to be visible. Each witch ball is handcrafted unique. No two are exact. YOURS WILL BE UNIQUE! The size is 8 diameter. Iridized finish for reflectivity. Consumer Safety- Our glass ornaments do not represent a safety risk. However, glassware is fragile. If using it beyond the items ornamental intent, breakages can occur and broken glass is an injury hazard. Caution should be taken opening of the product package, handling, hanging, and accessibility to children limited. Ornaments are not intended to be worn, nor rubbed on skin.