It is simply beautiful. As the tips are inserted, you can vary them as much as you like. It was assembled in no time at all and everything is still intact. I wore gloves because the edges cut into the palms of my hands - but I have very sensitive hands. But it wasn`t a problem. I chose this light source because the bulb is explicitly suitable for outdoors. The star will hang in the cellar until next winter so that it doesn`t have to be taken apart. I only give it 3 stars for durability because I have it new and don`t know how long it will last...!