Post #704916 by Fez Moai on Fri, Jan 17, 2014 8:52 PM

On 2014-01-15 20:11, Polly_Nesia wrote:
The small 6-inch ones in my store did look like the glass was thin. You could see waves in the glass and the green glass was lighter (due to thinness). So I agree you shouldn't just put one in your cart without examining it. Guess it all depends on how it was blown. Of course these aren't Japanese glass floats either. I can add that the larger floats at my location, however, seemed to be a decent thickness. I ended up buying two of the aqua ones that were 8-inches. Tapped on the glass a bit and it seemed sturdy. Sure it's hit or miss in the stores. Also depends how you want to display them too I would guess. I could see maybe using the 6-inch balls in a table bowl or on a buffet table if doing a party.

Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near Oceanic Arts to check them out and I never see glass floats anywhere I shop except for the annual stocking by the TJMaxx companies. If you're in a situation like me and have these stores in your area, I do think it's worth checking out.

[ Edited by: Polly_Nesia 2014-01-15 20:16 ]

If you ever need anything from Oceanic Arts, I would be happy to go get it. Any excuse to go there is cool with me!