This is an awful product. I bought it so my Girl Scout troop could make ice cream in a new way. In the first five minutes, one of the girls dropped the ball into soft grass and the ball shattered! The manufacturer will not provide a new one or a refund because their warranty doesn't cover drops. That's what I get for being honest. My opinion, something designed for children should be able to withstand being dropped into soft grass by an 8-year old!