Hard, hallow sphere source for base?

Morty Seinfeld · Post by **Morty Seinfeld** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 8:10 am

Does anyone know where I could find a suitable hallow sphere that I could cut in half and use for a base? I've looked around at Michaels' but didn't see anything close.

ModlrMike · Post by **ModlrMike** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:12 pm

Try a hamster ball from a pet store. They are made out of styrene and you should be able to separate them at the main seam.

Species5618 · Post by **Species5618** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:50 pm

Here is one source

http://www.tapplastics.com/index.php?

Alvis 3.1 · Post by **Alvis 3.1** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:03 pm

How large? Some craft stores carry hollow plastic spheres for craft purposes, which are two halves that fit together. Maximum size I've ever seen in those is maybe a 4 inch diameter, maybe 5".

Larger than that, the hamster ball is a good option, although is often made of a polypropolene type plastic..tough, but nigh unglueable! Also, I came across some decorative salad bowls that you could put beads or other little items in as decorative options, they were clear with little pockets inside. Half a sphere shaped they were too, and about a foot, 16" across.

Hanging lamp covers also may be an option. Check out a lighting supply department.

HTH;
Alvis 3.1

Morty Seinfeld · Post by **Morty Seinfeld** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:14 pm

thanks for those suggestions, I'll check 'em out.

Andrew Gorman · Post by **Andrew Gorman** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:51 pm

Some old CRT computer monitors have a nice dome (but not quite a hemisphere) built into the base, usually 6 to 10" around. And ABS plastic too!
Andrew