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How do I make metal orbs?
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Metal orbs are made in a variety of different ways and with different materials. One popular method for DIYers is to create a faux metal orb that is a series of embroidery hoops and painted a metallic color. Find vintage and contemporary metal orbs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Zinc Laurel Leaf Garden Spheres
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming pair of 20th century English zinc garden spheres covered in laurel leaves
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Zinc
Hand Carved Garden Spheres
Located in Dallas, TX
Resembling ancient catapult and canon balls these carved lava rock spheres are found in several
Category
Vintage 1930s European Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lava
20th Century English Garden Ornament Armillary Sphere in Galvanized Metal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage, simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow, mounted upon a
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French armillary sphere or decorative garden ornament of wrought iron featuring an arrow
Category
20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Cast Stone Musical Putti Garden Ornament Seated on Sphere Plinth, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
French cast stone musical tambourine putti garden ornament seated on a sphere form with a squared
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow; Iron with bronze finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
