marboman Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Well I have finally started making my own marbles.I have made some that are one of a kind like this Onionskin.Dia. is 7"-8".Very rare marble.Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 can we have a close-up of that pontil? :icon_lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmarblenut Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 wow ! that is a rare onion, the pontil is perpendicular to the axis, now thats some tricky craftmanship, seems someone forgot to grind the pontil on it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 No time to grind pontils here,kind of my trademark.Got one of these? It's a Superman Stipped opaque.This is sooo...... rare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMopar Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Fantastic Bo..the shading really makes it stand out! :-) Felicia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hey, the second one is coming along! Hand mades can be a bit difficult to get drawn, and I mean that in a good way. Is it a pontil or eyelashes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyzora Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 You gotta love em to draw em ... those cheered me up... Dig the walnut in the xmas dec bomb case... :Happy_143: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2marbles Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I'll be checking on e-bay for those pieces if art, wait I didn't see a signiture......Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hey, the second one is coming along! Hand mades can be a bit difficult to get drawn, and I mean that in a good way. Is it a pontil or eyelashes? I'm at the point now that I am learning to do transparent glass,so of course it had to be marbles.Yes the first marble has a pontil,thanks for asking.Here is a pic of the first one before it became an onion skin.The red bled too much so I took it further for better or worse.It's all practice.Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyzora Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I'm at the point now that I am learning to do transparent glass,so of course it had to be marbles.Yes the first marble has a pontil,thanks for asking.Here is a pic of the first one before it became an onion skin.The red bled too much so I took it further for better or worse.It's all practice.Bo ??!! looks even more like a nice vintage xmas dec from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 ??!! looks even more like a nice vintage xmas dec from here Now that you mention it it does look like a christmas tree ornament.The first pic is supposed to a clear marble with an onion in it.Luckily I like drawing but it wears me out after about four hours,more practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyzora Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 tee hee.. don't let me put you off... I like your drawings so couldn't help but say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks Ziggyzora,glad you like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oh goodness, your new avatar is the best yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks Steph for noticing,it's a patriot stripped opaque.I am working on transparency now,and I still have a long way to go.I must say though that drawing these beautiful objects is very soothing,it relaxes me.My art teacher likened one of my peices to a mandala ball.I guess drawing circles reduces stress and anxiety,how do you like that.Judy loves them, so I can't lose. Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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