Witch Balls, Captivating And Beautiful Art Pieces Witch balls are generally colorful spheres made from hand blown art glass. They are a delicate and beautiful decoration traditionally hung in east-facing windows, and they will make a statement anywhere in a home or yard. These particular balls have long had a spot in history. They date back more than 600 years. During the middle ages, the first balls were created, and although they were meant to be circular, they were sloppy. The construction improved with time and the materials too became easier to work with as top quality glass in the Victorian era emerged and represented wealth. Fine crafted artwork, today's spheres are colorful and displayed prominently in several locations. Whether or not they are enchanting is up to you to figure out. It is the legend behind these circular decorations that makes them as fascinating as they are enchanting. The history behind the witch ball varies, as most myths do from one generation to another. The purpose behind them stays the same no matter which tale you have heard. Possessing a witches ball signifies that the property is being protected as they ward off witches, evil spells, illness, ill fortune and negativity. It is said that the strong colors and the dimensions attract negative energy. The swirling colors and unique measurements draw in and trap the evil as they become mesmerized and cannot break free of the orb. In this manner the spirit can have no impact on its surroundings. Witches are attracted to the ball by the sparkly bubbles and colorful strands of the glass, in which folklore suggests that these creatures that are prone to curiosity and cannot resist the mystical spheres. As the witches go to investigate the captivating ball, they find themselves trapped inside for eternity, no longer able to do harm. Fisherman tied the balls to their nets to ward off evil spirits they believed they encountered on the seas. The final story states that the ball acts as a magnet. It is believed that the ball is full of positive energy and draws the negative energy towards it, warding off afflictions, depression and bad luck. When the ball is dusted, the negative energy can be eliminated. Witch balls have had some other names over the years, based on their time or place in history. They have been identified as: Fairy Orbs, Friendship Balls, and Spirit Balls. Fairy Orbs are the antithesis of witch balls. Fairy Orbs are said to attract positive energy and bring great luck to the house in which it is displayed. When considering the ball as a friendship orb, the sphere represents eternity, that goes round and round indefinitely. The contrasting colors are said to represent different personalities of the two friends and the glimmer of the ball shows their spirit. Spirit balls were so named in Colonial times. Much like a witches ball, these spheres were perfectly round balls however they had an opening at one end to allow the evil spirit entry into the orb. Witches' balls are still created today of hand blown glass, a technique involving inflating molten glass cautiously using a blow pipe. The individual that uses the pipe is termed a glassblower or gaffe. When the glass is created and is allowed to cool, it stiffens and keeps its form. Adding small amounts of metal oxides allows for various coloring prior to being melted and formed. Full of mystery and lure, these decorative balls are enchanting and attractive. Their intriguing history and their beautiful simplicity makes them an excellent gift for any celebration. CreekTree Creative Resources offers a stylish offering of glass witch balls that could go great in the home. A lot more information on CreekTree Creative Resources are attainable on the Creek Tree USA
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