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Inside each of these glass ornaments is a sprinkling of phosphorescent "fairydust" that glows from sundown into the evening. Hang them from a tree branch for a little woodland magic; you can also hang them in a window, or even float them in a pond.

  • Set of three: one each of 3", 4", and 5" diameter
  • Handy loop allows you to hang with your own monofilament, ribbon or wire
  • Phosphorescent paint is integral with the glass
  • Glow lasts 2 to 4 hours beginning at dusk
  • Requires a full day of charging time in direct sun
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    Review Snapshot®
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    3.1 stars
    (based on 69 reviews)
    52% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Area of illumination(6), Attractive(48), Weather proof(25)
    Cons:
    Low wattage(5)
    Best Uses:
    Back yard(38), Front yard(26), Garden(36), Porch(20), Walkway(4)
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid do-it-yourselfer(16), Casual do-it-yourselfer(5), Designer(6), Do-it-yourself(24), Novice(10)
     
    Not much glow for me
    By RW5207 from Parker, TX on 5/2/2009
    Cons:
    Hardly glow at all
    Best Uses:
    In a completely dark room
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I received these as a gift from my sister and thought they'd look cool hanging from some trees around the pool landscape. Unfortunately, the glow is so low I couldn't even see them glowing at all. The only way I could see the glow was to "charge them up" and take them to a dark room. Not very practical.

    Also, while they were hanging in the trees, a couple of them cracked from being banged around by the Texas wind.

    I'm going to see if I can return them for some credit.

     
    Fairydust Delight
    By GrannyGVerified Purchaser from Texas on 1/26/2009
    Pros:
    Area Of Illumination, Attractive Design

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I loved these...I hung them in the window with Jute string. I bought two sets. Imagine the great grandchildrens delight when we turned off all the lights that night to see the magic appear...they will always remember the night they spent here.

     
    Haven't used them yet
    By LizVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 1/18/2009
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    It's winter so I haven't used them yet. They came exactly as described, I cannot wait to see them during summer evenings.

     
    Fun
    By DawnJoyVerified Purchaser from NW Arkansas on 1/16/2009
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    This is a just for fun product that the kids and I will enjoy once spring gets here. We will hang them from the little maple tree in their "secret garden".

     
    "glow" is a relative term
    By garden girlVerified Purchaser from Chicago on 1/15/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These Fairy Dust Balls are a very unusual and eye catching addition to my front garden. The glass is very thick so they are surprisingly sturdy. The different sizes make it easy to create an interesting arrangement. The only disappointment is that the "glow" they are supposed to emit is pretty weak, even when exposed to the recommended hours of full sun. (I like them anyway)

     
    fairydust balls
    By LADY golferVerified Purchaser from Caldwell, ID on 1/14/2009
    Pros:
    Area Of Illumination
    Best Uses:
    Gardens, Pots on deck
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The gift was opened and then set on a chair in the bedroom by a window. That evening at bed time (lights out) by brother & wife noticed a illuminating light coming from the chair. The balls were glowing just from the light that had come into the room during daytime. They loved it!

     
    glow
    By meVerified Purchaser from flowery branch ga on 1/14/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Low glow
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    doesn't glow much

     
    floating faiy balls
    By GiudittaVerified Purchaser from Vienna, Virginia on 1/12/2009
    Pros:
    Area Of Illumination, Attractive Design, Floating on nylon cord
    Best Uses:
    Inside Window
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    floating in a window on nylon string

     
    Fairydust Balls
    By jennyVerified Purchaser from maine on 1/12/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These balls are being displayed right now since it is winter. The glow at night is wonderful. Nice and homey and reminds me of lightening bugs.

     
    It's magical
    By LucVerified Purchaser from New York on 1/8/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Needs strong sunlight
    Best Uses:
    Strong sunlight
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The globes were great but if they do not sit in direct sunlight they do not work

     
    magical glow
    By flutterbyVerified Purchaser from MS Gulf Coast on 1/6/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I've seen complaints that these do not glow bright enough, but they are as expected in my garden. I have them hanging under a dense maple and enjoy their glow nightly.

     
    Don't buy this one!
    By SAMVerified Purchaser from Lake Villa, IL on 1/1/2009
    Pros:
    No pros here
    Cons:
    They truly don't work
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I don't have anything good to say about this item - the first from Gardener's Supply I truly am unhappy with!

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Do Not let Freeze, Dim
    By HelenVerified Purchaser from Denver, CO on 12/11/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I was surprised to find the enclosed directions said they should not be outside in freezing weather! That was the use I intended,so I returned them.
    The balls are attractive, but the illumination is quite dim--too dim to be seen from inside my house when looking out.

     
    Magical indeed - these are a hit
    By Working on my backyard masterpieceVerified Purchaser from Greenwood, IN on 12/11/2008
    Pros:
    Area Of Illumination, Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I have several hanging from my pergola under my chair swings. When it gets dark, it becomes magical just hanging out in a swipng and looking up at the fairydust balls.

     
    Magical Decorations
    By The Plant KeeperVerified Purchaser from Durham, NC on 12/8/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Glowing Amount, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The Fairydust balls are unique in how they glow in the garden. They can be hung anywhere to add a mystical touch.

     
    I wouldn't buy this one again
    By BrendaVerified Purchaser from Austin Texas on 12/5/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    This particular product didn't do so well. Possibly it needs a place where it gets more light.

     
    Just fun to come home to!
    By LouVerified Purchaser from Harwich Port, Ma on 11/6/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I hung the fairy balls in a tree that overhangs my side yard patio by my back door. They greet me when I come home after dark and they are kind of friendly in their own silly way.

     
    Everyone love these in my garden!
    By Llama ladyVerified Purchaser from Idaho on 10/17/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Durable, Unique, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I have my fairydust balls hanging in the trees off my patio and they create an interesting feature in the daytime but especially at nite when they glow. I have just purchased a set for a friend who admires mine every time she comes to visit.

     
    Very disappointed
    By BreeVerified Purchaser from Kingsport, Tennessee on 10/8/2008
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The only way you can see them at all is in a closet that is in complete total darkness. The light of the money, normal light from distance street lights, etc. and you cannot see them. I was very disappointed.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Fairydust Balls, Set of 3
    By Love GardeningVerified Purchaser from Lisle, Il on 9/17/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    They are heavy
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch, Walkway
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Make sure you use a heavy gauge wire or heavy rope
    to suspend from where you will be hanging them.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Enchanted Evenings with Fairydust
    By GinGinVerified Purchaser from Taylor, Arizon on 9/16/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Change Bulb, Soft Glow, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Available in sets only
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I created a miniture garden patterend from ones seen in Salice Terme, Italy, around the base of my white-bark birch tree. Wacky weather killed the tree this past spring. Not wanting to remove the white tree, I decorated it with the fairydust globes. It's interesting during the day, and in the evening it is a magical garden with softly glowing orbs floating overhead.

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Do not glow
    By TVSVerified Purchaser from Up state NY on 9/1/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Full sun do not glow
    Describe Yourself:
    Professional
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Hung balls in full sun all day and they do not glow at night. I took one down and put it in darken room and can not see it.

     
    Requires too much direct sunlight
    By GardnerVerified Purchaser from Oceanside, CA on 8/26/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Low Wattage
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Like the look but haven't gotten any illumination at night. They get full sun all day but not at dusk so any light they may have absorbed is gone by dark.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    A soft and lovely glow
    By The Wildlife WomanVerified Purchaser from Austin TX on 8/25/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Very pretty and simple, easy to place. The glow is soft, not bright enough to illuminate, but they provide a subtle magical touch in a night garden.

     
    Nice!
    By Amy PVerified Purchaser from Gales Ferry, CT on 8/16/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Could use a bit more glow
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I might not group this with products that use bulbs, since it is just a glass ball that glows in the dark...

    I hung these from a pergola with copper wire and I like them very much, but the luminesence is a bit on the weaker side.

    [0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    fairydust balls
    By lovelifehelenVerified Purchaser from lubbock, tx on 8/14/2008
    Best Uses:
    Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    i purchased for my daughter-in-law and she is well pleased.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    THEY SELL THEMSELVES!
    By Roots SistersVerified Purchaser from St. Louis, Mo. on 8/13/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Fun and magical
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, In bowls under lights, Ponds and birdbaths, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Professional
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    We love these little glass balls! When we show how they glow (by taking into a dark room) our customers absolutely gasp with delight! As I said, they sell themselves!

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    pretty, but not effective
    By garden divaVerified Purchaser from Park City, UT on 8/12/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Low Wattage
    Best Uses:
    Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I love to hang these balls in garden archways. They have a wonderful decorative look. But don't count on them to have any illumination qualities.

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Fairydust Balls Don't Glow
    By AllenVerified Purchaser from Edenton, NC on 7/31/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Describe Yourself:
    Handyman
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The glass fairydust balls are attractive during the day, but they don't glow at all in the evening -- even for a minute. The manufacturer must have failed to put the glowing material in the balls.

     
    Excellent product and design!!
    By KRosVerified Purchaser from Spangdahlem, Germany on 7/31/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Great Ambiance
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Pond, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    We put two in our pond floating and hung one from our porch. They look great and really add some flare, now I think I may need more!

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Very disappointed
    By ZoeVerified Purchaser from Austin, TX on 7/16/2008
    Cons:
    Where's the glow
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I thought our Texas sun with 2 months of 100+ days would really have my fairy globes glowing beautifully in my yard. Evidently, our yard doesn't get dark enough for them. If I bring the into a closet in the house they work but I really hadn't planned on sitting in the closet so that I could enjoy them.

     
    Not sure...
    By Mrs. Farmer BrownVerified Purchaser from Lawrence, NY on 7/16/2008
    Pros:
    Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Needs lots of sun
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Because they start to illuminate in the slightest bit of shade they need to be in direct sunlight ALL day. If they get shade in the afternoon, their illumination is done by night time and you cannot see. I probably wouldn't buy these again.

     
    Pretty but not quite what I expected
    By TonyVerified Purchaser from Indianapolis, IN on 7/15/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Does not glow very long, Needs lots of sunlight
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard, Somewhere in the sun
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    We tried hanging the, from low tree branches and quickly found out that they needed much more sunlight that they were getting. Once we moved them out into the sunlight for most of the day, they glowed for a short time in the evening. But, by the time it was dark enough to appreciate them, they were no longer glowing.

     
    Not as much glow as expected
    By WBVerified Purchaser from Hot Springs, Arkansas on 7/14/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Low Wattage
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    we haven't found the best location for the balls yet to get the most light from them. We think there is too much light from security lighting, and so haven't gotten the glow from them as expected

     
    They're splendid!
    By Mom of EvilPantsVerified Purchaser from Littleton, CO on 7/14/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    They make lovely, low-illumination additions to a garden or porch.

     
    Fairy Garden Magic!
    By Marian, a long time fairy friendVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, GA on 7/12/2008
    Pros:
    Area Of Illumination, Attractive Design, Extremely hand made ball, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Security, Walkway
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    For a bit of Fairy Dust whimsy in your garden these are beautiful and durable. Use as accents among other plantings, or as I did, hung from a Shepherd's hook with fishing line to invisibly float. They mark the path at night for the fairies or their friends! Very fun! Everyone is quite enchanted by them Use the Fairy Dust Spirals as an accompaniment. If you don't have fairies before you get these, they will come to your garden because of them; and stay to help your blossoms and shrubs grow. Also can be used indoors in a glass bowl on coffee table or vase.

     
    perfect gift for our midsummer's eve
    By rubywildcrowVerified Purchaser from homer city, pennsylvania on 7/11/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    we have the fairy dust balls hanging off the sunbreakers on our deck. i gave some of them away at our midsummer's eve party. they were a hit.

     
    Garden Attraction
    By Gardener SueVerified Purchaser from Milford, NH on 7/11/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Designer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The fairydust balls are attractive and different. They are a definite asset to the garden. To be truthful, though, they don't really glow. That was a little disappointing.

     
    Pretty, but not much magic.
    By Outback MelVerified Purchaser from Springfield, IL on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Nice sizes, Pretty balls
    Cons:
    Bottom hooks would be nic, No illumination at dusk
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Pretty to look at, but doesn't live up to catalog description.

     
    Cute, don't glow
    By Gardener3Verified Purchaser from Boston, Ma on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Designer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Cute, but they don't really glow

     
    Fairydust Balls
    By Champ's MomVerified Purchaser from Wisconsin on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Boring, Does not glow
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    When I got these in late winter, I hung them by my patio doors to see how they would glow in the dark or illuminate in the sun. They did neither.

    So I waited for summer, and then hung them by my Gazebo outside. But still no glow and not even a slight sparkle, so I am very dissappointed.

     
    Glowing Gift
    By George the GardenerVerified Purchaser from Minneapolis, MN on 7/10/2008
    Best Uses:
    Kitchen window
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I gave these glowing beauties as a gift and she hung them in her kitchen window so when she walks through her kitchen at night they sparkle for her!

     
    Not the result I'd expected
    By DandelionVerified Purchaser from Glendale AZ on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Did not glow as advertise
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I bought these as a Christmas gift for a gardener friend. It was disappointing because the globes didn't glow/phosphoresce as they were advertised to do... My friend hung them in a desert tree (minimal leaf shade) so they were in full sun here in Phoenix AZ... No glow whatsoever...

     
    Borrow the light from the sun
    By da moleVerified Purchaser from Salem, OR on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Area Of Illumination, Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens, Hang them from the eaves
    Describe Yourself:
    Designer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These bring the magic of childhood back to the garden. I cannot get enought of them. I pile them in old pots, I hang them from branches, and I hang them above the hot tub.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Did not work
    By KateVerified Purchaser from Dauphin, PA on 7/10/2008
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These balls did not light up AT ALL. Would not recommend and would actually like my money back.

     
    very cool
    By bigredpenVerified Purchaser from Avoca, IA on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These are brighter than I expected at night, and quite easy to tie up with fishing line. I was pleased at how thick and sturdy the glass is, and they have survived several severe storms!

     
    Fairydust Balls
    By BeeVerified Purchaser from Pennsylvania on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Poor lumination
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    You can put them in full sun all day and they barely even have a shine at night, let alone a glow. I was very disappointed.

    Gardener's Supply Company Response: For tips on getting better results, search on the keyword "glowing success".

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    disapointed
    By PollyVerified Purchaser from Jay, ME on 7/10/2008
    Cons:
    Does not glow after dark
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Really quite pretty, but unfortunately doesn't glow at night

     
    Where is my fairydust?
    By KathyVerified Purchaser from Hanson, MA on 7/10/2008
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Handyman
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The fairydust balls are cute to look at. I have them tied with bright red ribbons and hanging in one area. They are shown in the photo glowing, but I did not get ANY glow. Was disappointed in that.

    Gardener's Supply Company Response: Thanks for your comments Kathy. I'm sorry to learn that your Fairy Dust Balls did not glow. We've heard this comment from some customers and we've written an article on our site that might help you some. You may want to check that out. I do know from personal experience that they will glow. That said, please don't hesitate to return them if you're not satisfied.

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    It's a no glow
    By gardener galVerified Purchaser from Buffalo, NY on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Low Wattage
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Just wanted a little something for the back garden. I found that even though I had them hanging them in direct sunlight they did not produce the effect of glowing in the dark that I saw in the pictures. In fact I have yet to see them glow.

     
    These are the best!!!
    By PeggyoVerified Purchaser from Northern Illinois on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Describe Yourself:
    Handyman
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I have about 10 of these hanging in my bedroom. The are really beautiful at night with the glow-in-the-dark stars of the ceiling.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Poor performance of globes and swirls
    By mystica105Verified Purchaser from auburn, georgia on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Globes don't glow
    Best Uses:
    Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    While the globes and swirls are very pretty they don't glow as advertised. Mine are in full sunlight and should fully charge by nightfall. It simply doesn't happen.

     
    In need of a west facing deck
    By NonnieVerified Purchaser from Painted Post, NY on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Walkway
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I was very excited at the thought of sitting on my deck at night watching these balls glow. They never did. I finally figured out that because my deck is on the south/east side of the house and the direct sun never hits it after one PM they were finished glowing and never noticed at night because the glow only lasts a few hours. I am really disappointed! Guess they'lll make a good gift if I can think of someone with the right exposure.

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    never glowed
    By BVerified Purchaser from sc on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    No illumination
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Professional
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Even though the spheres are interesting, i would not recommend them. i gave a set to a friend as well, her's never illuminated.

    Gardener's Supply Company Response: Sorry to hear you were disappointed. For tips on getting better results, read our online article. Just search on the keywords "glowing success".
     
    In each of my grandchildren's bedrooms.
    By Dorrie aka Big NanaVerified Purchaser from Toledo, Ohio on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Indoors, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Designer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    It doesn't take much of a light-bulb-charge to glow indoors. Each of my grandchildren have "Big Nana's fairy balls" hanging in their bedrooms. They are bright and last till they fall asleep.

     
    Just So So
    By IrishSoulVerified Purchaser from Jacksonville, FL on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Doesn't glow very bright
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    This isn't electrical. All you have to do is hang them. They look pretty during the day, but they hardly glow at all during the night.

    Gardener's Supply Company Response: Sorry to hear you were disappointed. For tips on getting better results, read our online article. Just search on the keywords "glowing success".

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Very disappointing!
    By hoosierinncVerified Purchaser from Salisbury, NC on 7/9/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    This product looked very interesting in the catalog, and I am always looking for ways to give my yard more interest. Have had these hanging in the sun for about a month and check them at night often. They just do not have any glow whatsoever.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Looks pretty in the magazine but...
    By Mickey MouseVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Doesn't illuminate at all
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I hung these in an area with plenty of light and they do not even hint at glowing at night. I was very disappointed.

     
    no show
    By kimmeVerified Purchaser from Brookline,NH on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    No glow
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Over rose arber
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    nice & pretty but no glow at night!

     
    seems to glow better in the house
    By AnnieVerified Purchaser from Island Lake Illinois on 7/8/2008
    Pros:
    Weather Resistant
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The intensity of the glow is not what I expected

     
    Very attractive to the eye
    By Julia the dragonflyVerified Purchaser from Gaithersburg, MD on 7/8/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Glows do not last
    Best Uses:
    Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Designer
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I like the design of the fairydust balls to add some ilumination to my porch. They receive more than six hours of sunlight every day but they still do not glow not even for an hour.

     
    Just don't see it!
    By CJVerified Purchaser from Chino, CA on 7/8/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These fairydust balls look nice, but there is zero "glow" at night. We have tried different locations, and just don't get it.

     
    Disappointing
    By LizzieVerified Purchaser from Union City, CA on 7/8/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These don't work. I have them in a sunny location all day (I've tried several spots), but they don't light up at all after dark. Nice idea--wish they worked.

     
    "No glow for me"
    By Chris the transplantVerified Purchaser from Destrehan, LA. on 7/8/2008
    Cons:
    Does not glow
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I hung the fairydust balls at the very edge of my porch in the sun, and although they are pretty and look nice they do not glow.

     
    Love it!
    By QBVerified Purchaser from Jersey City, NJ on 7/8/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    Great glow!

     
    disappointed
    By ashappyfaceVerified Purchaser from washington state on 7/7/2008
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    i can not say how dissapointed i was with these fairy balls. all they are light green balls that do nothing. poor choice on my part

     
    Garden magic
    By Paradise gardenerVerified Purchaser from Paradise california on 7/7/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, A very unusual gift for g, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    No complaints at all for
    Best Uses:
    A touch of magic anywhere, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gardens, Porch, Walkway
    Describe Yourself:
    Designer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    These glowing orbs bring a tough of magic to the garden or even inside the home if they are hung in a sunny window. I have not found this product available at any other retailer for this price. I usually buy several sets and divide them into individual gifts....and can never resist keeping "one more for myself". Even my grangchildren enjoy watching them glow in the evening.

     
    Disappointed
    By SuuzeVerified Purchaser from Blairsville, Ga on 7/7/2008
    Cons:
    Did not shine ever, Low Wattage
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Novice
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    I like the products hanging in my garden and had high hopes of them shining at night. They are placed in the sun, but for some reason they failed to shine for me.
    I've had them too long now to send back

    Gardener's Supply Company Response: For tips on getting better results, search on the keyword "glowing success".
     
    Not a Lot of Glow
    By GardenjoVerified Purchaser from Massachusetts on 7/7/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Gardens, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Do-It-Yourself
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Fairydust Balls, Set of 3:

    The Fairydust Balls are nicely hand blown and start to glow as the sun sets. By the time it is actually dark, however, it's already out of glow. If you really want to use them as a party decoration, it would be better to keep them under a spot light until just before your guests arrive and then hang them.

    Customer Reviews about the Fairydust Balls, Set of 3 at Gardener's Supply Company
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