richsantaclaus

Playing around with cullet again and this is what came out of my kiln. Like any of these? Rich

Maybe not as occasionally when you reheat back to molten, the glass changes and makes a different color.

I see only a limited few worth repairing as most aren't too colorful to mess with. I'd just would keep them for show and tell instead.

HBD you marble devil you!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you and yours can make my show this year (2012 that is...lol) ps. Bring sulphides too!

marble #8

marble #7

marble #6

marble #5

marble #4

That's one of the coolest thing I've ever seen!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

zigafoose - I have to agree with you with you saying he's not afraid to speak his mind. It takes a strong person to stand by their ideals regardless of what the crowd says.

marble #3

marble #2

Thanks Steph (she gave me a web site that someone else started this idea)!!! I have obtained some elementary school children's drawings from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. I made my interpretation of their drawings in making a marble. I hope you enjoy these pictures. Rich

Thank you Ann - the kids will surely appreciate them at Christmas time.

My wife and I are going on an 8 week trip, driving from southern California to Maine so I have to save my money so no Seattle show I am afraid. Matt - I saved those marbles for the kids at Christmas (Toys for Tots) where my wife and I prepared 72 bags of marbles for the donation so the Fire department could spread the joy on Christmas to the needy families. Later this year, I'll be asking for donations for the 2011 Christmas drive for Toys for Tots too! (hint, hint...lol) During the year, I collect newer marbles (clearies, cateyes, game marbles, etc) for the Christmas season but I can't get enough by myself for the kids so I'll be asking you guys to help.

With CAREFUL heating, I think those both can be repaired....

wow, I can't imagine 40 years - wow!!!!!

5 1/2 hours of...................... TOTAL happiness and joy was the order of the day today at the Career day with the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. You can't imagine what it was like looking into these young faces and expectant eyes and seeing the excitement of marbles in them. Today was one I'll remember for a lifetime. So many interesting questions and joy in these kids. Thanks again to Galen, Lee, Bruce, Matthew and Martha that helped me bring happiness to all the 600 kids that attended my talk.

What a wonderful picture - thanks!

Nice group of mibs!!!!!

TOOOOOOOOO funny!!!!!

VERY sad news indeed -peace be with you Bruce.

This is a most interesting topic and gives one a bit of history - thanks!