Our Memorial Orb is a solid glass sphere of 3.5” in diameter, and is comprised of three layers of clear glass. The ashes are encased between the first two layers, and the colors you have chosen between the next two. The result is a permanent spherical showcase of ash moving through once-molten glass, now "frozen" in place.
(Please Note: We cannot create Orbs with "Aquamation" ashes (usually a yellowish color) - see Bob's Blog "A Word on Cremation Alternatives". )
Our original Memorial Float has the colors applied to the surface of the Float, and with no background color - the same as in our other Floats. This results in maximally vivid colors, as well as a textured surface. The one difference from our other Floats is the use of significantly more glass, adding to the thickness and sturdiness of the piece. The ashes in these Memorial Floats will be visible to some extent, as most of our color combinations contain at least some transparent colors.
The newer Memorial Float v2.0 offers quite a different look. The colors are encased in clear glass, rather than being on the surface as in all our other Floats. This results in the classic, smooth blown glass appearance, as well as a more diffuse appearance of color. Additionally, the colors are applied over a solid layer of an opaque off-white that has a particular synergy with some of the colors, meaning that you are not likely to see any of the ashes with this style.
