Waterford Crystal ball prepared for New Years Eve in New York (11 images)

Waterford Master Designer and Sculptor, Fred Curtis, stands with the giant Waterford ball that annually drops over Times Square marking the new year In New York City on December 27, 2013. The famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from a flagpole atop One Times Square with an estimated one million people watching below. UPI/John Angelillo

The giant Waterford Crystals that make up the giant Waterford ball that annually drops over Times Square marking the new year are installed and ready for New Years Eve in New York City on December 27, 2013. The famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from a flagpole atop One Times Square with an estimated one million people watching below. UPI/John Angelillo

A sample of a newly designed Waterford Crystals is held for the media to see that will be a part of the giant Waterford ball that annually drops over Times Square marking the new year In New York City on December 27, 2013. The famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from a flagpole atop One Times Square with an estimated one million people watching below. UPI/John Angelillo

Workers prepare to install a panel of newly designed Waterford Crystals that make up the giant Waterford ball that annually drops over Times Square marking the new year In New York City on December 27, 2013. The famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from a flagpole atop One Times Square with an estimated one million people watching below. UPI/John Angelillo