Here is a crystal ball with custom stand and lighting effects. I found this how-to here. I love the look. I believe I have all the needed items to build one myself.
As usual I am combing the internet for new ideas to add to my Halloween haunt. I came across this bell jar display. It was nice but what intrigued me was the materials used to create these vignettes. Plastic soda bottles. I thought it was an effective material to replace the expensive glass cloche. You can read all about them at the blog called "lifeartcollide". I have included a link.. Here