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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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Large Garden Armillary Garden Sphere
Located in Newtown, CT
Large Garden Armillary with oxidized finish. It is 64" wide at the arrow x 36" deep x 68" high
Category
Early 2000s Industrial Sundials
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Garden Decoration Spheres
Located in Pasadena, CA
Garden Decoration Sphere. Inspired by the bold, clean lines and timeless designs of the mid-century
Category
20th Century Vietnamese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
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 Charleston, 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
Vintage Boho Distressed Iron Sphere - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add an effortlessly chic, sculptural touch to your home or garden with this striking pair of
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
$1,850 / set