richsantaclaus

I couldn't figure out what caused the foggy rough texture on this mib I repaired - any suggestions? Before and after pictures

Beautiful piece of art to honor Weldon!

I will keep my open on the contemporary marble boards for you. Anything I see funny, I'll let you know asap! Rich

Thanks you guys - it sure is FUN to learn!

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Edna - I'd jump in the air and click my heels together IF I weren't so old!...lol

Aside from all the silliness (I love it!), it's an interesting topic. The US economy is not dependent on the Jabo Company with thousands of people losing their jobs if it does go to Mexico for marble production like a lot of US major companies did, the affect on the public's employment is basically nothing. Taking the glass to Mexico and using their machines to make marbles (unless the machines are sub par) probably makes no difference to the marbles. I am sure the members of the crew will keep the quality of the marbles to a top notch level. I wonder what the reason is for not using the Jabo machines here in the US? The economy is BAD today and many small companies are going out of business. Small companies have to charge more money to make products than Mexico so to make money to stay in business - it seem logical to seek other resources for production. People here in the US buy product that is made in other countries - just look at the little sticker and see where it was made! I suggest this: Try a a small run in Mexico and see how it goes both artistically and to see what reaction the US marble collectors have.

Beautiful mib - does the small fracture go all the way around? If not, how far does it go?

I'd like to get some mail...lol

Beautiful pieces of art!

Auditorially fine and visually impressive at the last 2 1/2 min - thanks!

Mike does fine work!!!!!

Nice mibs!!!!!

no, no, no - it's ok - I appreciate your view. It seems the glass "bleeds" into other colors and I need to make more to see which colors will stay crisp - thanks!!!

Tried another feathering mib last night - added aventurine in this one. Like it or not? I appreciate your comments - thanks!

These are terrific pieces of art!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Killer marbles - wow!!!!!

Oh my, what a POWERFUL image!!!!!

Don't know about the sparkle values BUT I really like the marbles - cool colors! Rich

more pix

Saw this picture from NASA and tried making a marble as inspiration. Like it?

Wow, these pictures ARE really similar to the marble!

It's good to meet ya! Have fun!

You are right - SO cool!!!!! Thanks for the eye candy!

lol... really cool picture!!!!!