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(based on 41 ratings)
Located in: Yard & Landscaping, Yard & Garden Decor, Nighttime Accents
An unusual pattern of phosphorescent paint is applied to the inside of these 10" glass globes, creating a wonderful 3-D effect when they begin to glow. Place in full sun to get the most maximum glow for 2 to 4 hours beginning at dusk.

  • Enchanting nighttime garden accent
  • Glows for 2 to 4 hours starting at dusk
  • Fits our , sold separately
  • Review Snapshot®
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    3.3 stars
    (based on 41 reviews)
    57% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Attractive(30), Easy to secure(17), Visible at A distance(17), Weather proof(19)
    Cons:
    Bends/blows away(3)
    Best Uses:
    Back yard(19), Front yard(12), Garden(30), Porch(9)
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget shopper(21), Midrange shopper(19)
     
    Love it!
    By Shopper SueVerified Purchaser from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/5/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I bought this to replace a broken globe. The broken one was part of a solar-powered LED light that would morph into multiple colors. I was able to use the LED light with this globe and it looks wonderful!! I believe it has even more character than the original globe!

     
    why doesn't it glow
    By robinVerified Purchaser from long island on 9/14/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Does not glow
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    the product is very pretty but it does not glow at night. it is in full sun all day and hasn't glowed once. it did work in my dining room the first day under a light.

     
    Glowing Waves Globe
    By sherjoeVerified Purchaser from Woodbourne, NY on 9/2/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Very Little Glow At Night
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Loved this when I took it out of the box I set it up next to our koi pond for some nighttime glow by the pond. I have found that it just doesn't show up at night the way I wanted. If I didn't know where to look for it I wouldn't even see it. It gets full sun everyday and yet no improvement in glow. Its pretty for a daytime yard decoration but doesn't do what I wanted it to.

     
    Mystic Globe
    By JulesVerified Purchaser from Missouri on 9/1/2009
    Pros:
    Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    Dim light, Holds condensation
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Needs dark background
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Looks great posed upon your wicker tee pee in the middle of my garden- looks like a floating spirit orb!

     
    Right price for my yard
    By Kudo ChaserVerified Purchaser from Benson, Arizona on 8/24/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    This is an attractive yard decoration that fits in well with the surrounding area. The white globe has a swirl pattern in it that catches the light.

     
    Pretty
    By garden girlVerified Purchaser from Washington State on 8/24/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    It looks good in the garden even if you don't use it for the light at night. Very pretty with any flower color surrounding it.

     
    didn't get a glowing review
    By love my gardenVerified Purchaser from Rochester, NY on 8/24/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure
    Cons:
    Did not glow for me
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    No matter where I moved it, it did not glow.

     
    Beautiful Yard Art
    By Freds MomVerified Purchaser from Brighton, MI on 8/21/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    For the best results, put this where it will get the most sun during the day. I used my own stand and it fits perfectly.

     
    Not a GLOWING review.
    By ann the avid gardenerVerified Purchaser from upstate new york on 8/20/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure
    Cons:
    Doesn't Glow at Night
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I placed the globe in full sunlight in my backyard garden, but there's been no glowing at night. But...I do really like the looks of the globe during the day so overall I'm happy with it. Be sure to buy the iron holder/base if you buy the globe, otherwise there's no way to secure it when placed outdoors. I wired the bottom of the globe to the holder for extra security from the wind. So far it's survived a few thunderstorms with no problem.

     
    It's pretty, but it doesn't glow.
    By gardner galVerified Purchaser from Toledo, OH on 8/14/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Doesn't glow
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I put the ball and stand in my garden, in direct sunlight as directed. It looks very nice - it's a nice accent to all of the plants, but it does not glow. I moved it once, thinking that 7 hours of sunlight was not enough - so it now gets 11, but that made no difference.

     
    glowing nicely
    By dennyVerified Purchaser from Seattle on 8/11/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Looks well in garden with any color flowers surrounding it

     
    Blue Glowing Gazing Ball 10"
    By DixieVerified Purchaser from Twin Falls, Idaho on 7/29/2009
    Pros:
    Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Altho the gazing ball appears blue in the ad, it is not blue but white. I is not the coloful accent I wanted. The white is neutral and washed out.

     
    Not as pictured
    By GailVerified Purchaser from Binghamton, NY on 7/8/2009
    Pros:
    Bargain priced, Easy To Secure
    Cons:
    Color not as pictured
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Although a bargain, it appears white in daylight, and does not glow very brightly (even when in direct sunlight for many hours)

     
    Oh, How I wish my ball looked like this
    By frogladyVerified Purchaser from Seattle, Wa on 7/7/2009
    Cons:
    Blah Ball, Pale white unattractive
    Best Uses:
    Hidden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Hoped this ball would actually look as the picture showed.....instead it is a very pale white and even tho we have had record sunshine and heat, at night it is impossible to locate......in other words, it is not florescent and certainly has not collected any sunlight for evening glo. Boo hoo!

     
    could have been better
    By SteveVerified Purchaser from greencastle,pa. on 7/7/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Unattractive at nite
    Cons:
    Fades In Sunlight
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    add looked better than product!

     
    Magnificent addition
    By NanaVerified Purchaser from burton, Mi on 6/30/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I placed it close to my banana plant.. It is a great accent.

     
    I would buy this again
    By Julie BugVerified Purchaser from Marshall, MO on 6/28/2009
    Pros:
    Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I placed my ball on top of one of your wicker tee-pee products so it lifts it off the ground and it appears as though it is floating at night- I can see it well this way and it gets maximum exposure to daylight. The globe is amazing inside, too!

     
    Glowing Waves Globe -----NOT
    By CokieVerified Purchaser from Macomb, MI on 6/17/2009
    Pros:
    Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Doesn't work
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I was really disappointed. I left it in the sun for two weeks and it never did glow.

     
    not what i expected
    By susanVerified Purchaser from frankfort, maine on 6/16/2009
    Pros:
    Globe is pretty
    Cons:
    Doesn't glow in the dark
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    i keep the globe in the sunlight like the directions said,but i have yet to see it glow in the dark. very disappointed with this product.

     
    pretty--but doesn't glow much at all
    By fluppymomVerified Purchaser from Columbus OH on 6/16/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Very pretty, during the day.But despite an abundance of sunshine, can't see it at night. Perhaps somewhere very dark, such as way out in the country it would be more visable--but in suburbia, even with all lights inside and out turned off, it cannot be seen.

     
    No glow
    By nanVerified Purchaser from detroit michigan on 6/9/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Pretty in the garden but no glow even with a lot of sun but attractive globe.

     
    This is beautiful!
    By Blaze's MimiVerified Purchaser from Frederick, MD on 6/6/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    This globe was exactly what I needed to accent my flower beds! During the day, this pop of white is really lovely. At night, it's soft glow is not only beautiful, it's interesting!

     
    Love it!
    By MamapajamaVerified Purchaser from DeSoto, MO on 6/6/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    Difficult to secure
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I had my own stand and I had to use double-sided tape to get it to stay put. It doesn't work well, though, and I bring it in on windy days. A weight in the bottom might help! Don't put it in a shady garden. It needs a FULL day of sun to show up at night. When it does it is BEAUTIFUL!

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    It Was Nice
    By Kathy the Irish GardenerVerified Purchaser from Prairie Du Sac, WI on 5/16/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Bends/Blows Away
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Beautiful globe. It's the second I purchased. Why? Because the globes don't anchor well in holders (not weighted). If you get a wind gust, they go airborne . . . and you can guess the rest! I'm done with Globes.

     
    Great gift idea.
    By Kay-KayVerified Purchaser from Millwood, GA on 5/5/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    Maybe a different color
    Best Uses:
    Decoration, Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Use it for decoration in my front yard to compliment my flowers. I think it is great because it can be seen day or night. I have already decided to give these as gifts in the near future.

    [1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    I "THOUGHT" IT WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL.
    By GIN THE FLOWER GROWERVerified Purchaser from FOXBORO,WI on 4/26/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Bends/Blows Away
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I HAVE WANTED THIS GOLBE SINCE I SEEN IT A YEAR OR SO AGO. FINALLY GOT IT AND AM DISSAPPOINTED IN IT. ALL I CAN GET OUT OF IT IS A REAL LOW GLOW AND THAT IS UNDER 6-7 HRS OF SUNSHINE.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Glowing Waves Globe
    By Diggin DragonVerified Purchaser from Newark Valley, NY on 4/22/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Cons:
    Not bright enough
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    It sits in full sun all day, and looks great in the garden, but the glow fades too quickly and isn't bright enough. Overall though, I think it's pretty cool.

     
    Too lightweight for windy area
    By JenVerified Purchaser from Great Falls, VA on 4/20/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Bends/Blows Away
    Best Uses:
    Inside house
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    My sister said it would blow away in windy Albuquerque and could not be secured to stand

    [1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    I didn't like this
    By DTVerified Purchaser from Santa Rosa, CA on 4/10/2009
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I sent this back. I didn't see any illumination at all. So it was just a glass ball with a little bit of white on the inside of the glass. I might have kept it if the glass or the inside had color, but it was just a plain ball in my garden.

    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Soothing Glowing Waves
    By BlueC5KittenVerified Purchaser from San Antonio, TX on 3/19/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I originally received this globe as a gift for Christmas from my Mom, since my yard has recently undergone quite a transformation in the last year, with new landscaping, lighting and sprinkler install. The item was originally placed in a rock bed, as it was quite attractive there and received a good bit of the evening sun; however, a neighborhood cat saw fit to knock it off its stand, so I recently replaced the globe. It, and a smaller counterpart, now sit in a bermuda grass bed, safe from falls off their stands. It has a lovely glow at night and during the day is an aesthetically pleasing sight, as well, albeit less colourful than its smaller blue counterpart. For those who indicated disappointment in the colour when they opened the box, that is the colour of things that gain luminescence with sunlight and you shouldn't have been surprised. "Glow in the dark" things are often a drab white or cream colour in daylight and both images are pictured in the catalogue and online.

    Overall, the product is well suited to its purpose as being a decorator item for a garden or yard. I tend to keep such things in the back yard, as something fragile should not be so readily available to the public for mischeif or theivery. As well, I agree with others in saying it can be quite fragile and breaks easily, although I haven't had any problems with wind blowing it over in the correct stand, and we have recently had 40mph winds gusting.

    With regard to rain tolerability, it handles rain well, too...still projecting its luminescence in the evenings, although there does tend to be some condensation build-up on the inside of the globe. This quickly dries out when the rubber stopper on the end is removed and left for a day and has no effect on the luminescence.

    Overall, I enjoy this product, although I wish it would remain luminescent longer into the evenings.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    every one loves it
    By MMVerified Purchaser from MN on 3/10/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    a sunny day will make this globe shine for several hours- every one that sees it loves it

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    It is great - surprised.
    By JuddVerified Purchaser from Hudson,WI. on 3/4/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    Needs to be fastened down
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    This product has added a new dimension to my flower garden. I love its visual effects.

     
    beautiful
    By lizerdVerified Purchaser from Wi on 3/3/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I'm waiting for spring. I don't think it likes winter cold. But we did have a real mild winter day and evening and we tried it out. It was really beautiful.

     
    this is cool,got 2nd 1 for friend
    By Suzy-QVerified Purchaser from Portage WI on 2/4/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Great with blacklight, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I have a collection of vaseline glass,back lit with blacklight this is a great addition to it.

     
    A well received gift
    By lumber JackieVerified Purchaser from Houston,Tx on 1/17/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I was searching for a Xmas gift for someone who had just completed landscaping classes. She was delighted with this gift.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Where's the aqua?
    By Blue - my favorite colorVerified Purchaser from St. Paul on 1/16/2009
    Pros:
    Not happy
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    I was very disappointed with the globe, as I purchased it thinking that it would be aqua in color, as depicted in the photo. My mother, the gift recipient, was also less than impressed.

     
    Glass globe
    By RogieVerified Purchaser from Silver Spring, Maryland on 1/9/2009
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    The globe was pictured as a beautiful blue and arrived WHITE. Very disapointing as it was a gift to my daughter

     
    the perfect compliment
    By LauraVerified Purchaser from new York on 1/7/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    such a beautiful color in the sun

     
    Reminds me of my childhood
    By tilleyVerified Purchaser from North Canton, OH on 1/5/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    This is just great. I reminds me of my mother and her "gazing bowl" she used to have. She had it right in the middle of her garden in the front yard. I cant wait till warmer weather to let this show off it's full potential. Thanks Judy R. North Canton, OH

    [8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Not enough glowing - in fact none at all
    By GrammyGSG4Verified Purchaser from Livermore, CA on 11/18/2008
    Pros:
    Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    This ball sits in sun all day, but doesn't glow at all. Must be a defective item. It does look pretty sitting in the garden.

    [2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Was very pretty and sit my stand great.
    By hairbenderVerified Purchaser from St Augustine, Fl on 10/15/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper

    Comments about Glowing Waves Globe:

    Pretty color ,seems very stable[...]

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