Storm Glass 28cm

Storm Glass 28cm

This storm glass was inspired by the Admiral Robert Fitzroy who used a storm glass to forecast the weather on the HMS Beagle.

How the Storm Glass works is a mystery, but it is believed that electromagnetic changes in weather patterns activate the crystals inside (sealed glass chamber fill with crystals when air pressure decreases). 

How to read:

A: Clear Liquid - Bright and clear weather

B: Cloudy Liquid - Sometimes with small stars and crystals at the top. Cloudy weather and often predicts thunderstorms and rain.

C: Small Stars in Liquid - Humid or foggy weather

D: Large Flaky Crystals - Cloudy skies, snow in winter.

E: Threads of Crystals At The Top - Winy Weather

F: Crystals At The Bottom, - Frost may be coming

Please keep out of the reach of children, this is a decorative item, not a toy.

Can be fatal to children if sucked or swallowed. Contains Camphor 20.76/230g. Poison. Flammable.

Do not subject to direct or harsh lighting, direct sunlight, or place near to any heating or cooling vents.