Ro Purser Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Howdy folks! I thought I would drop in unannounced and unbidden [hopefully not unwelcome!] to show you all what I have been up to lately. I have been asked for several years if I was ever going to get back to making smaller, more affordable marbles. This is the answer! Yes!! The only reason I haven't made them before is that there is only so much time in the day. Given the chance, I will usually make the most interesting, challenging thing I am capable of. Since I have had a market for the large ones I have just kept making them. Now, to be perfectly honest, that market seems to be a bit slower to respond. What to do?????!!!!!! Come up with something that satisfies my personal need to make something interesting, worthwhile, different, something to be proud of in all ways, and ............. less expensive. I targeted a price point and went to work last summer to come up with these. I wanted to get back to my marble roots but use my Murrini skills as well. That's my contribution to the history of Contemporary Art Glass. So is scale and most importantly, depth. Since nothing says "marble" like stripes and ribbons, I spent a lot of time experimenting with these 3-D ribbons. Combining the free flowing ribbons with the Murrini was the fun part [i guess just one of the fun parts]. So here you have it: the preview of my new series. I call them "Fifty Fives". they are between 2 1/4" and 2 3/4" and sell for $550 to $700 generally. I am selling them personally and also thru Glass ORBitz. Thanks, Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi Ro well first of all HI glad to see these, is there a link ?? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Great to see your latest work. Absolutely fantastic and Ro all the way. Galen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Purser Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi Mike and Galen. Thanks. I'm real happy with them and excited about where I can take this. Mike.. isn't a link something in your sportster chain? If people want to contact me get my e-mail from a friend or call and we can proceed by e-mail. I live in Clinton. Wa. I'm in the book. Thanks again and thanks also to Lou. Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 HiRo! Love the new line! your stratocaster murinni has always been one of my favorites. Can't wait to see them 'in hand'. We need to get together soon! call me! Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roany poany Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 It looks like you had things turning about 250 RPMs when those marbles were made U dun gud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Purser Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I must have been cranking 500 for awhile on these...........belts flying off, children running,safety valve blowing! It was something. Yeah Ernie, too long, Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatmacscott Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Great Marbles Ro! Everytime i click on one of the thumb nails I think I found my favorite, then I click on the next one and have a new favorite. Scott McBride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oftheroses Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hi Ro! It's been a very long time and I'm not sure you'll remember me. My name is Ashleigh Groeling (Mercy back then), Jim's daughter. Anyways, I'm not even sure if you're still on here anymore but I ran across this site today after my first day of glass blowing class and had to say hello. My instructor says she knows you also, her name is Ruth King. I hope you and the family are well! Lots of love! Ashleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I haven't seen Ro on this Board for years. Not sure how to catch him. He does have a page on Facebook but has not posted there for a couple years. Good luck in contacting him and with your glass blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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