Hey, that's my Death Star ornament!
The picture there doesn't really do it justice though. It's actually the Death Star II. Most of the glass has a "frosted" surface, whereas the portions that are "under construction" (like in the movie) have been detailed by clear glass, if that makes any sense...
I probably have it kinda backwards though. It was probably all clear glass originally, and Brad (I think) covered certain portions with a tape like substance that he wanted to detail, and then "frosted" the rest. Is that kinda right, Brad?
Anyway, you can't really make the laser cannon area out too well there either, but it indeed is very well pronounced on the ornament, as is the trench. Just way too cool of an item. Hand made. One of a kind. I'm thoroughly diggin' it, as I mentioned to Brad on the phone earlier today.
Best of all, it actually matches the overall design of the ornaments on our tree, so Patty's given it the clearance to hang with the rest of our various clear, silver, green and red ballshaped ornaments. That's saying a lot too, since she won't put much of anything "outside of our design theme" on the tree, especially not the Hallmark Star Wars ornaments, which have to stay secluded in the Hobby Room.
But as "Star Warsy" as this piece is (being the Death Star and all), it's got a rather subtle design to it. So to the naked eye, it'll probably go unnoticed by most people, who'll just think it's another glass ball ornament on our tree. But no! There's so much more to it! That's why I dig it. Star Wars, but elegantly crafted in a subtle, artistic design.
Brad, you my friend, are a stud.
- M
