Hot air balloons are colorful, beautiful, gentle and serene. They inspire the imagination and conjure flights of fancy and exploration. Just imagine floating about the world, carefree. Glass globe on our Iconic Square Black Base Keep your globe out of direct sunlight. Sunlight shining through the water is a magnifier and can cause a fire. Sunlight can also cause the water to discolor. Dust with a soft cloth. Glass cleaner is fine on the globe. CoolSnowGlobes are made of glass and are not toys for children.