Electroplating rather than printed film is what gives this silver its depth, and the difference shows in a room with a window - the tips throw daylight back instead of looking gray. There are 1036 of them on a 6 ft frame spreading 3.7 ft, hinged for section-by-section setup on an iron stand, weighing 15 lbs. The tinsel film is non-flammable and odorless. No lights are fitted, which suits anyone planning colored strands: silver takes red, blue or green light cleanly and shifts character with each. Storage folds down to a fraction of the standing width.