Art and culture
Inflatable mirror spheres and a 2 m mirror ball
- Size
- 2 m
Digital Inflatables tested a mirror fabric on inflatable spheres in 2023: three translucent, iridescent spheres joined into one form, then a 2 m inflatable mirror ball in magenta pink. Set on a lawn, these test pieces reflect the garden, a house and the sky; the ball was also photographed at dusk beside a patio lit with string lights.
What did Digital Inflatables test with mirror fabric?
Inflatable spheres covered in mirror fabric: a set of three iridescent spheres and a 2 m mirror ball.
In one test, three translucent spheres, one large and two smaller, form a single volume; their rainbow-sheen fabric reflects the lawn, the trees, a house and the sky.
The 2 m mirror ball, in glossy magenta pink, was photographed on a lawn at dusk, next to a patio lit with string lights.
Another photo shows a close-up of its finely textured pink surface under a pale sky; the post speaks of the moon and a 2 m mirror ball on test.
What is an inflatable mirror sphere?
It is an inflatable sphere with a reflective fabric finish: it mirrors its surroundings like a disco ball, but with a smooth, flexible surface.
Mirror fabric changes how a simple shape reads: depending on the angle and the light, the sphere blends into the landscape or takes on strong colours.
Tests like these usually check the reflections, the seams and the look of the surface before the material is offered on a project.
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Request a quoteWhere can a giant inflatable mirror ball be used?
In an art installation, a garden, a shop window or an event, indoors or outdoors, wherever its reflections catch the eye.
Standing on the ground, it must be weighted or tied down; hanging, it needs rigging points planned when it is made.
Prices of comparable projects are gathered in the guide to custom inflatable prices.
Full specifications
| Object | inflatable mirror ball |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 m |
| Iridescent set | three joined spheres |
| Year | 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the inflatable mirror ball?
It measures 2 m, according to the post by Digital Inflatables.
How many spheres make up the iridescent set?
Three translucent spheres, joined into one form.
Why test mirror fabric?
To see the real effect of the reflections, by day and by night, before offering this finish on an order.
Can you order a custom inflatable mirror sphere?
Yes. Digital Inflatables makes custom inflatable spheres; the guide to choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer helps prepare the request.
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