is this a real jellyfish inside as the product details state that it is? If so, how do they get into the glass?
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I don't believe this is a real jellyfish. I think the whole thing is blown glass. It's very brightly colored is the photo but not so bright in reality. There is a phosphorous substance added to the top of the jellyfish which gives it the "glow is the dark" quality.
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The Jelly Fish itself is actually made of hand blown glass including the use of dichroics. The top part is made first and then each tentacle is attached and formed while red hot. This fragile sculpture is then cooled and set into a mold and then filled with a non colored hot glass and together it gives the look of a jellyfish floating in a glass bubble. Light is often added to enhance the effects and the small clear bubbles give it the look of being in water. Thank you for your question. I hope that I have answered it. -Mike
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We sell them in our store. They are all glass the jellyfish and the paperweight. Vendors that claim they are real are liars but people love a good story. Jellyfish are extremely fragile and cannot withstand the heat of glassmaking and resin.
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There's an actual container inside, not sure what it's made of, I believe Teflon or something. It's in the product description somewhere.
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Sorry, I just pulled mine out. Yes they are glass. I was a little disappointed with them but they are glass.
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Yes. The one that I got turned out to be extremely noisy. It's more noisy than the the more expensive jellyfish tank. I should have just bought another one of those.
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I'm real too. I bought mine 6 months ago. It's a little small but a great starter project for kids, just make sure they don't over feed the fish. I have a beta, a cory cat and a snail in mine. I'm having trouble with the plants, but that is because I used bad seeds and have a bad cat. (The cat ate the seeds that came with it.)
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They must have changed the design because mine just arrived (8/1/14) and it is NOT glass lined. It's stainless steel inside and out. This does address all the negative feedback about the glass breaking since there is no glass to possibly break in this updated model, but I was expected glass inside based on the previous responses.
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Hi Cindy: Put the starfish and red decor inside the glass ball. Then I would spray the plant with fresh water using a sprayer; available at any store. Then place the plant inside the glass ball and position it any way you would like it. There should be a rope, that can be used to thread it through the top hole and you could have then: The option to hang it. But I prefer to have my beautiful Hinterland Trading Starfish sit beautifully on a counter. I've had mine for a few months and the plant is now blooming purple flowers. They are so easy to maintain, I simply water mine twice a week with the sprayer. A few spritz and VOILA a happy plant and an even HAPPIER plant owner. Best to you! Jennifer :) Hi Cindy: Put the starfish and red decor inside the glass ball. Then I would spray the plant with fresh water using a sprayer; available at any store. Then place the plant inside the glass ball and position it any way you would like it. There should be a rope, that can be used to thread it through the top hole and you could have then: The option to hang it. But I prefer to have my beautiful Hinterland Trading Starfish sit beautifully on a counter. I've had mine for a few months and the plant is now blooming purple flowers. They are so easy to maintain, I simply water mine twice a week with... » Read More Hi Cindy: Put the starfish and red decor inside the glass ball. Then I would spray the plant with fresh water using a sprayer; available at any store. Then place the plant inside the glass ball and position it any way you would like it. There should be a rope, that can be used to thread it through the top hole and you could have then: The option to hang it. But I prefer to have my beautiful Hinterland Trading Starfish sit beautifully on a counter. I've had mine for a few months and the plant is now blooming purple flowers. They are so easy to maintain, I simply water mine twice a week with the sprayer. A few spritz and VOILA a happy plant and an even HAPPIER plant owner. Best to you! Jennifer :) « Show Less
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It is real glass. As a matter of fact, a friend of mine bought one also but her glass was shattered when delivered. However, Amazon or the supplier promptly replaced it and all is fine. Also, in case you were wondering,the bottom drawer holds large watches very well as I have a lot of watches with large faces and it is actually a good looking storage piece.
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The glass is frosted so that you cannot see inside. However, if you have something pushed right up against the glass, you can then see what the item is.
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Just for you: got out a glass and dropped on in. Twice it sank right to the bottom. I was surprised to find that, at least by feeland weight, they are not glass, but plastic. Still, it did sink.
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The glass is not open on the bottom. I have had no problems with bugs getting in.
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They are a bit bigger than an inch and the inside is actual liquid. The real stuff too. Will be buying more for Yule.
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on my container the metal is on the outside of the jar. it is lined in plastic on the inside and the metal fits on the outside of the jar, the plastic part fits inside of the glass and makes a tight fit to keep everything fresh. i am very pleased with my purchase. the glass is thick and the container is well worth the price.
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No they are not real but realistic. Air is pushed through the water moving the lightweight plastic jellyfish. I keep it in my office and am often asked if they are real.
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Hi Steve:No, it's not alive. It's more for decoration. I also put a sand dollar from the beach in there too. They are very nice to look at . Best!
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It is most certainly real glass. Because of this tight wrapping of the glass, there is no room for the glass to resonate and have the glass sound and feel like you expect to get when tapping on the surface. Normally, glass like in windows and in glassware is free to resonate with vibrations caused from tapping on it, but in the case of the stained glass copper foil technique, this is lost and a dull thump is often all we hear. By the way, I own this particular lamp, and I just love it. It really makes the room with its beautiful glow - it actually is nicer than shown in the picture. I was a little leery because others mentioned that there was light blue in the lamp, and there is NO blue in my room, but bought it anyway because of all the positive reviews. The blue is not "in your face blue". It compliments the amber and greens in the lamp and makes it all that much nicer in my opinion. I have dark brown leather furniture and mossy green oriental carpet, and the lamp works perfectly.
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I purchased this for someone else, and they are sure it's glass. It was shipped very well packed which I assumed they wouldn't have done if it were plastic. Either way, it's a neat thing and has many possible uses besides holding tea.