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Hey Bob ,I totally agree with you on this."Art is simple"a friend once told me and I must agree.The other trait your marble has that makes it great is a large amount of pure white to set off the green aventurine.I like it.Bo

Great pics Steph.The only way I can get good pics of aventurine is in full sunlight which has been in short supply till just this weekend.Imperials from China,interesting.They sure are pretty ,aventurine 360 degrees ,cool colors and the price was right.Looking at your pics I think I need to go thru my stuff again,I have passed alot of those types by.Thanks again for the info.Bo

Thanks, I see the difference now,mine is an egg.Still my enthusiasm is irreversable because the Steelers won! That was a really great game.Bo

Alan,when I started this thread I imagined you would have a gallon bag full of footballs,guess they are rare.Really great lookin football!!,Thanks Bo

Edna, So if I understand you correctly?David has the good stuff and gives them as gifts to his freinds to be sold privately?And the least favorite marbles get sold on ebay.So If I just wait a little or alot longer, maybe some of the really good stuff will be on ebay? after the mill run stuff is gone?Sure would like to see some pictures of Jabo's with five colors of aventurine,can you do that?I can just imagine what they look like but really would like to see the real thing.Bo

Thanks for your insight RAR.These could be Master glass?I thought they might have been Mexican, I'm just collecting anything that's Vintage aventurine ,Bo

Sure could be

Bob,are the specks on your marble aventurine,if so they may be related.Bo

Just so there is no confusion the marble to the right in this picture would be what most people would consider a blue zebra.White base with blue aventurine.Bo

Not all marbles have a name,maybe they don't need one .These remind me of green melons in summer.Bo

Great cats Everyone!! I like shooting aventurine marbles outside when it's sunny.These beauties are made for outdoor use.Bo

Sounds good

Hey! everyone ,show me you're football marbles.This an Akro Agate Oxblood Patch football 1" long GO STEELERS!!

Bob great mibs,I like transparent /color base also just haven't had time to take pics of mine.I'd like to see some individual shots ,if ya got time.. Bo

Have you seen any with red aventurine?must be very rare

Edna will you offer any of these type on ebay?Is that blue aventurine on the white marbles hint...hint.Thanks for info and pics Bo

Thanks Bob and Edna,it's loaded with aventurine too.Bo

Hmmmmm..very nice mib.Thanks Steph for the pics,Bo

The mailman came today and brought the zebra in the middle of this group.I thought it appered to be different,when I compare to some others the base is powder blue. Just had to share ,have a great weekend ,Bo

I like it too.Hand gathered?,hard to find marble.Bo

WHAT?

The yellow is too red,needs to be brighter yellow. Flaming Clown? Bo

Outstanding!!

Gary,Judy and I wish you well and pray you recover from this illness.Your board is really cool,I agree with sue .You've made a peice that is immediatley rocognizable as handmade.We all love handmade marbles,there not perfect,thats what gives them character,your marble board has character and a ton of love poured into it.One of the most treasured items I have is a small shelf made by my Grandfather, made and carved by hand .Your pieces will be, and are a treasure to your family,I hope to see more of your work in the future,great job.Keep it up.Bo

Wow Sue!!! We've made the metal art marble connection !!! LOL...I had to work today and Judy was plasma cutting sculpture ,While I was working.I've been looking for a brazing project for her to do .That great looking belt buckle might be just the ticket.I have some copper sheet,I been making boxes out of.Sue,Your metal art is outstanding .Thanks everyone for yor pictures and stories.Here is another peice I did ,I call it "Mother" Style Neo-Paleolithic measures 4'-0 x 10-0'.Sue was this the guy you saw? he was my model.He's the resident shop gargoyle,keeps an eye on thing when 'm not around.Bo