Another Solution for a Floating Ball
Copyright 2007 by James
P. Riser
I have always disliked the visible seam on a floating
ball. This seam was, of course, required due to the technique
used to create the balls.
On this page I propose a different type of ball - a
stainless steel ball. The balls shown are solid enough that they
may even be thumped loudly on a table top to demonstrate their
solidarity.
The balls are made from two hemispheres of stainless
steel.
These two parts are welded at the equator.
Notice the plugged air hole - this air hole was necessary
for the ball assembly.
The welded equator
is shown better in this image.
After polishing, the ball looks like this. The "before"
on the right.
There are no visible seams on these balls.
This will give
an idea of the size of this sphere.
Shown are two sizes
of balls being polished. 
This will give a better idea of the size of the smaller
ball. 
I have devised a new style of connector for securing
the ball for a Zombie type routine and a still different connector
for an Okito style routine. At this time, I am reserving these
floating balls and unique gimmick designs for my own use; but
thought others might be interested in seeing the balls.