richsantaclaus Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I was handed this to repair. Yeah, I thought the person was crazy too but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Here is what popped off the marble in a few places when I put it into the torch's heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 After 1 1/2 hours behind the torch with this thing, here are the results. I am totally amazed that I was able to get it to look like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 last pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 well as always just PERFECT good job Rich . wish it was mine, how big is it ? . That is why I can not look at a beat up marble with out thinking about you . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 It finished at about 2 1/4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycollect Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 that is impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psia-antique Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Great work Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks everyone - I still don't believe it even though I hold it in my hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wediscount2 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks everyone - I still don't believe it even though I hold it in my hands! SUPER, SUPER, SUPER!!! I don't care what Tom and Scott say about you, you are a Marble Artist. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wediscount2 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 SUPER, SUPER, SUPER!!! I don't care what Tom and Scott say about you, you are a Marble Artist. Ronnie Forgot to say, nice Ridged Core Swirl. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thank you Ronnie. I try to impart learning whenever I can but a few people we jointly know are of the attitude they they know everything about everything and what they say is the law. I am always trying to move forward and learn more. I really was blow away that this swirl was repairable. I've said it over and over again, "The glass will do what IT wants to do!" All I can do is work with what the glass will allow me to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 looks pretty good ! noone ever said we knew everything about everything, but if thats your level of reading comprehesion, then so be it. you and ronnie are at about the same age, so i feel your bond, too bad you dont live closer to each other or you could play shuffleboard and spades at ronnies local retirement community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wediscount2 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 looks pretty good ! noone ever said we knew everything about everything, but if thats your level of reading comprehesion, then so be it. you and ronnie are at about the same age, so i feel your bond, too bad you dont live closer to each other or you could play shuffleboard and spades at ronnies local retirement community. Good one Scott, real good. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Scott - gotta love ya! How do you conclude you were one of "the few people" because there are several to choose from and I thought you knew you were not on THAT kind of list with me? Marble On! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 hey rich, my reading comprehension is above average. i see my name in a thread and some bashing and its not about me? lol. it doesnt look very scientific but itll do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 ok, but it wasn't me who mentioned the specific people.... it's all good Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manddrakes Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Strong Work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks! I have the other 2 marbles (a swirl and an onionskin) in the kiln annealing right now. They weren't damaged as much as this one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 hey rich, my reading comprehension is above average. i see my name in a thread and some bashing and its not about me? lol. it doesnt look very scientific but itll do "Well, that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average."Scott, are you saying you're good looking and above average? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVVmarbles Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Amazing! it's magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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