Stars are born from clouds of dust and gas and each star's lifetime ranges from a few million years to more than a trillion years. As a star ages it grows to become a Red Giant, then, as it cools, it becomes a small, very dense, White Dwarf. Our artisans have captured this star as it begins its life and have frozen itforever in time. 3"dia. Includes card and box.Planet Weights *Presented in velvet box with story card, signed and dated. Handmade in the USA - 1st Quality Only. Glass Eye Studio products contains ash from the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption. Each item is uniquely hand crafted and will vary slightly from the picture. Presented in velvet box with story card, signed and dated. Washington State artisans challenge the limits of molten glass with new ideas and designs, expertly creating pieces. A marriage of science and art, this Glass Eye Studio celestial paperweight reveals the intricacies and mystery of the celestial A Star is Born. This dichroic glass planet changes color as it either reflects or transmits light for a spectacular celestial show.