newmarblemom

OK guys ! When exactly were you planning on telling me about these ? 

My son recently became facinated with black lights so I got him a little black light flashlight. Imagine my sunrise when he walked into my dark bedroom last night and my marble corner lit up like an airport ! Any ideas on these fluorescent guys ?

Im still trying to figure out the best way to photograph glass marbles ! With lights and angles and reflection it's nearly impossible to get a perfect photo of any one of them ! Atop a tiny clear glass jar is clearly not the answer lol

On 10/16/2025 at 5:21 PM, newmarblemom said:

I would like to apologize in advance for my questions. Whenever i developed an interest in something in the past I just started searching and reading until I knew everything I needed to know. Marbles, not unlike Lego mini figures (my other addiction) apparently require a lifetime of learning to understand ! Please bear with me ! 

I have 3 things on my mind ! First one ! 

So I found this Itty bitty teensy tinesy thing and I absolutely love it to pieces ! Had to share ! I wasn't near my caliper so I placed it next to a small blue Aleve tablet and a guitar pick.

Second ! The old marbles with the ribbons of color....are those ribbons of color called ribbons ? waves ? For some reason I want to call them swishes but im pretty sure Nike already owns Swish ! And why do some marbles have the same type of ribbons on the surface of the marble rather than inside ? And what exactly are those swishy marbles called ?

And third !

Any ideas on what themulti colored marble in the third photo[ is ? My Google image searches kept coming up with Jaba but it looked nothing like the others. I like how the salmon top and bottom are completely opaque but the center orange has much more depth ! The salmon stripish things are wider on one side. I thought it was going to wrap around but instead it just tapers down on the opposite side..... it's a beautiful piece 

I took more photos of the 3rd marble as requested. Thank you everybody for your input. I learn more just checking in on this site then I do with days of searching and reading !

On 10/14/2025 at 6:40 PM, Chad G. said:

Oxblood in glass is a deep, rich red color created by a copper compound that is fired under a lack of oxygen (reduction) during the firing process. This method produces a dark, often opaque red that can range from a deep maroon to a rich reddish-brown, and the exact color and quality depend on the precise control of the kiln temperature and atmosphere.  

• Reduction firing: 

  The glass containing copper is fired in a kiln with a limited supply of oxygen.

  Oxygen-starved environment: 

  This "reduction" atmosphere prevents the oxygen from fully oxidizing the copper, which is necessary to achieve the desired red color.

  Temperature control: 

  The key to making good oxblood is the precise temperature at which the reduction begins.

  • If the reduction starts too early, the glaze can turn a dull red.
  • If it starts too late, the red color may not appear at all, resulting in a clear glaze.

  Characteristics of oxblood glass

  • Color: 

    It's a deep, dark red with hints of brown, resembling maroon or burgundy. 

     
  • Opacity: 

    Oxblood glass is often opaque, though it can appear translucent in areas where it is spread very thinly. 

     
  • Appearance: 

    The color can be dense and may be concentrated near the surface or run through the core of the glass object, depending on the manufacturing process. 

     
  • Applications: 

    It is used in various glass objects, such as marbles, pottery glazes, and architectural glass, with its value often tied to the skill used to create it. 

     

    Oxblood can also dive into the matrix of the marble, not restricted to the surface.

 

Surface oxblood examples :

 

Wow very interesting ! That is quite the process. All of the ones I have been able to identify so far have the oxblood very near or appears to actually be on the surface. The photos you shared with the deep oxblood are absolutely beautiful and lead me to believe that I may have missed some ! Thank you so much !

On 10/16/2025 at 7:32 PM, Fire1981 said:

Giggle/Google and AI don’t know diddly squat about marbles. This Board knows marbles. Do…..stick around. There are no robots here that I’m aware of. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any🔥

RAR

You speak the truth !! 💯 

I would like to apologize in advance for my questions. Whenever i developed an interest in something in the past I just started searching and reading until I knew everything I needed to know. Marbles, not unlike Lego mini figures (my other addiction) apparently require a lifetime of learning to understand ! Please bear with me ! 

I have 3 things on my mind ! First one ! 

So I found this Itty bitty teensy tinesy thing and I absolutely love it to pieces ! Had to share ! I wasn't near my caliper so I placed it next to a small blue Aleve tablet and a guitar pick.

Second ! The old marbles with the ribbons of color....are those ribbons of color called ribbons ? waves ? For some reason I want to call them swishes but im pretty sure Nike already owns Swish ! And why do some marbles have the same type of ribbons on the surface of the marble rather than inside ? And what exactly are those swishy marbles called ?

And third !

Any ideas on what themulti colored marble in the third photo[ is ? My Google image searches kept coming up with Jaba but it looked nothing like the others. I like how the salmon top and bottom are completely opaque but the center orange has much more depth ! The salmon stripish things are wider on one side. I thought it was going to wrap around but instead it just tapers down on the opposite side..... it's a beautiful piece 

Brand new to this site and I love it already ! I got instant replies to marbles IDs ! 

I am VERY new to marble collecting and already consider myself obsessed ! 

Quick question. 

*OXBLOOD*

Is this a brand of marble ? A style of marble ? Specific design or colors ? 

I have a ton of oxbloods that I have been able to ID through Google image search but they are all VERY different. I know now that some are just considered OXBLOODS but some are also blue OXBLOOD and silver OXBLOOD I have lemonade and I think one was called snake OXBLOOD or something with the word snake. 

Are there any specific details that make identifying an oxblood easy ?

I know she's been through a lot but I love this one ! The ribbons are so specific ! Any ideas on he identity ? Literal definition of 'Beauty is on the inside ❤️

Thank you so much ! 

Is this the same ? Akro Slag ?

I recently inherited a large collection of old marbles. With no previous interest in such things, I was surprised to find myself obsessively trying to learn about them. My Google image searches have been about 25% successful. But usually end with just narrowing it down. Im hoping somebody here can help me name my new treasures ! So here goes with my first marble post. Any information will be greatly appreciated.