Joe2

2 hours ago, Steph said:

If these were glass, what would you call them?

They're chocolates.  But now they make me want to own pieces of glass that look like them and  I don't know what to search for.

I hope the pictures are clear enough to see the difference. I would recommend this process to anyone who the time. Especially those marbles that just need a little help. Extra attention to rinsing B4 3hr. Mineral oil bath. Thank you all for following this Thread. ♥️

After 72hrs. a rinse and three 3hr. MINERAL WASH ,vary  happy with the Results. 

Just now, Ric said:

It's crazy how tiny those facets can be on the best examples.

Absolutely I understand they can be very small , I was told the smaller the facet was the best quality.

8 minutes ago, Ric said:

I agree with Steph that there is a very good chance that agate is German. The way I check for hand-faceting is to shine a bright light on the marble and look at the small reflection it makes, i.e., the little dot of bright light on the surface of the marble. Then rotate the marble slowly and see if the that little bright spot jumps around or moves smoothly across the surface of the mib. The light spot will appear to wiggle around if the marble is hand-faceted. For comparison, you can do the same using a machine-made glass marble and you will see how the reflection moves smoothly if there are no facets.

Thank you, I will have to check the last I get I posted with the loop the first one does it appear to have facets many of them.

Japanese possibly Chinese

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1 hour ago, Ric said:

Nice Agate. It looks like it's probably hand-faceted. Do you know how to tell whether it is or not?

I'm not entirely sure, what I do remember is someone said you could see on the surface where it had been grounded. My only concern for the two I posted if they were indigenous to Germany it would be great to know I bought these two together with some Japanese clay marbles.

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I don't know any thing about these polished stones or if these type would be considered on this thread. Just over 17\32" facet Stone.

L💛ve the Gold Lutz, and Congratulations to you.

7 hours ago, cheese said:

Heaton made loads with Oxblood horsehair for sure. The 11/16" size is a stretch for Heaton though, but possible. 21/32" was about the biggest their normal production ever was. Some few oddball larger ones came off the rollers but usually with cold rolls and other problems. It does look like Heaton could be the maker though.

Thank you C , I will keep it as one of my WEST VIRGINIA'S still much for me to learn and enjoying every minute of it. KNUCKLEDOWN ♥️

8 hours ago, Joe2 said:

11\16" on the Button Ric, at that size is why I thought Alley. Did Heaton produce larger marbles? 

Oh, and was Oxblood Hair fount in any of Heaton Marbles?

6 hours ago, Ric said:

Dang, Joe, that's a nice one!

It's giving me a Heaton vibe but . . .?

11\16" on the Button Ric, at that size is why I thought Alley. Did Heaton produce larger marbles? 

White Tiger was the one I was thinking of, not Snow Leopard .

27 minutes ago, akroorka said:

I think that we should call you the MadScientistJoe2.
Keep on trying and give us the results.
Good luck !!
Marble—On!!!
 

Thank you, too funny 😄 lol

well just restarted  Centrification Process @ 5:30pm Rx/ 3day, 2 scoops aluminum oxide, air rifle pellets as a buffer, filtered H20. Approximately 10 Marbles 

5 hours ago, Fire1981 said:

You tell me…..please🔥

Snow Leppard 

Thanks Ric

Good Wednesday Evening to you all,

        Hope this is  a West Virginian   Swirl

Alley  was my Ambition Hope you'll enjoy it.

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1 hour ago, Gladys said:

Lov the Hybrid Bee♥ and all your pictures! 

Thank you 

3 hours ago, Dave 13 said:

Killer group shot Joe 👍

Thanks Dave