Guiltynotguilty81 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Trying to ID swirls drives me nuts sometimes. If you have any good advice on ID tips, it would be very welcome! Both are 5/8. The first is my favorite (three pics of each mib) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I think Champion is a good call for both of these - size, colors, pattern and ribbon cut-offs can all be clues. If you really want to learn to ID swirls, the easiest way is to get to a show where someone with some knowledge can point out different types of traits to you. There are many WV swirl companies and variables so it's pretty tough subject to teach or learn online. Having said that, pay attention to those traits I listed when you are looking at identified swirls, with some effort, you can probably pick up quite a bit by studying on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guiltynotguilty81 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thank you Ric 🙏 and trust me if I’m posting here I’ve watched at least 3 videos, been on 10 different sites, and have learned a lot but also confused myself further! I’ve been studying marbles for the better part of a decade but haven’t gone deep enough. I would LOVE to go to a show, is there an online resource with upcoming events you would recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 There is an "Upcoming Marble Show" thread in the main forum that usually gets updated with show info. Bob Block also keeps a pretty good list here: https://www.marblecollecting.com/marble-community/marble-show-calendar/ Where about are you? I might be able to recommend a show or help you find other collectors in your area. Otherwise, just post a "help wanted" topic in the main forum and see what sort of responses you get. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Shows for the US listed on westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com web site. Updated as information is supplied. Shows listed In every issue of the West Viriginia Marble Collectors Club newsletters. Shows can depend on how far you can travel ? Swirls are like most marbles much easier to learn in hand than any picture or text. You will not learn them in one or two shows. A few 2022 shows. Jan = Indy Feb = Florida and Canton OH March= Mo April = Decatur IL and TX May= WV and TN June= Iowa July= maybe WV August= Canton OH and Fort Wayne IN Sept = ? last year was Dayton OH Oct = ? Nov = Decatur IL Dec= usually none. Just a few of the regulars in my head now. I know there are more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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