Rookie here

[Beth]

Hi, im brand new here; ive got a handfull of marbles ive had for years that im trying to identify the artists to…one is a Jody Fine, but four other beautiful ones, i dont know. Where do they sign them? Could i see it thru a jewelers loop? Thanks to anyone reading, any feedback is appreciated.

[ann]

They usually sign them on one of the poles, usually just initials. Some, like Steve Maslach, don`t sign their marbles. In your top picture the latticino swirl could be either Jody Fine or Steve Maslach, but leaning to Fine. The black & white one next to it has some resemblance to a Doug Ferguson one I have, but i don`t know for sure. Mine is called "Zebra Bubbles," and obviously has bubbles, placed at regular intervals. At some point our specialist in contemporary marbles, Alan, will stop by. He`ll know - and if he doesn`t, then nobody will!

[Chad G.]

"Welcome to Marble Connection Beth"   

       Nice bunch of mibs you have there, glad to have ya here on the boards.  Yes, the I.D. marks (initials) for those should be @ or near the poles if they have any. As Ann said @Alan would probably be your best bet on finding out the maker.  Many years of combined marble and marble related knowledge here. If you have a specific query you'd like to pursue there is a search bar in the upper right hand corner. Stephs Study Hall  https://marbleconnection.com/forum/20-stephs-study-hall/   is a great p[lace, our pictorial and commentary archives. Have fun whatever you do. Wish I could help ya out on the contemp. I.D.'s but my knowledge of those is very limited.

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[ann]

Oh yea, I forgot - welcome!

[Fire1981]

I agree on Jody Fine. Here’s one I have 🔥

[Fire1981]

[Alan]

I can't add much to the prior discussion.  The raked black/green (T/R) is fairly consistent with Ferguson, but there are always artists that copy good designs, so....

The bottom two uses colors more muted than we usually see among "usual suspects" marble artists.  If unsigned, nothing about them is characteristic to any specific artist.  They are not someone starting out.  They show control from experience, but also appear to follow practiced technique that comes from making a fair number of them.  They are not inconsistent with a lot of gift shop pieces, especially the muted colors and simple construction that supports speed.  And gift shop glass is usually unsigned.