During blow-molding, an indentation is made in the neck of the Glo-Ball; when a technician taps the rod with a hammer, this indentation becomes an instant fissure in the fragile glass and the globe is separated.  To prevent cracking in the glass, the balls are left in this slow-cooling kiln for two hours.  Photo 4 of 7 in Glo-Ball by FLOS

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During blow-molding, an indentation is made in the neck of the Glo-Ball; when a technician taps the rod with a hammer, this indentation becomes an instant fissure in the fragile glass and the globe is separated. To prevent cracking in the glass, the balls are left in this slow-cooling kiln for two hours.