Double Take.

Final Tally - Marble Makers Poll

feeds@yuku.com (JAC1961) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:15:59 GMT

Below are the results from the Top 5 Marble Makers poll. In all there were a total of 32 voters. The scores shown are based on scoring 5 points for a first place vote, 4 points for a second, 3 points for a third, 2 points for a fourth, and 1 point for a fifth place vote. Anyone receiving a vote has been listed in the final tally. Where more than one person has received the same number of points, the names are listed alphabetically. I have a checked and rechecked all votes to provide...

Marble photography?

feeds@yuku.com (JAC1961) — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:49:28 GMT

I'd really like to try my hand at taking some digital pictures of my collection for posting and documentation purposes. I've only got a 2.0 megapixel Olympus, but it's always taken decent shots. I've messed around taking a few with poor results even using the macro setting. I think my main problem is inadequate lighting.

So with all the beautiful photos that I've seen posted here, I was hoping for some free advice. Are there any good websites that don't require a phd to get thru?...

With Sincere Apologies...

feeds@yuku.com (glsart) — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:32:43 GMT

Let me start by extending my sincere apology as stated below. In doing so, I am not seeking nor expecting any change to occur in how some view my participation in the contemporary marble field. What I can tell you is it is heartfelt and not simply words on a screen.

I have come to understand that some believe I am unaware of what occurs around me, I do not. I am human like you, have feelings like you and goals and aspirations for the future for myself, and with Gods good grace for my...

How to ship delicate items?

feeds@yuku.com (MMmount) — Thu, 25 May 2006 07:13:54 GMT

I was wondering if many of you buy delicate sculpture and how it's shipped.

I know John has a nice collection of bugs that are the kind of delicate I'm thinking of. If you see this John I would love to know how those were shipped.

My latest sculptures are "Alien Florals" and they have very delicate stamens that I'm at a loss as to how they could be packaged.

I want to post some pics but I just sent in my camera for repair and the only pics I have are...

What makes a "premium" marble

feeds@yuku.com (ARTIST4PEACE) — Thu, 25 May 2006 06:09:21 GMT

Hey folks,

Did anyone notice the "p" for "premium" on the signature of this Matthews irridescent?

Matthews with a "p"

Just curious, at the price his marbles this size and style have been selling for recently, $250 -$500+, what do you think that little...

Why is technique cheap?

feeds@yuku.com (weberglass) — Tue, 02 May 2006 10:46:31 GMT

I beg to differ. I don't quite see the reasoning for technique being cheap. It takes a creative mind to create a good technique. Sure lots of techniques are stumbled upon by accident but so are most great inventions. Plus it takes much refining of an idea to bring it to the completed design. And there are so many wellthough out ways of using techniques. I can see if a someone was taught an easy but effective technique and then used thier "secret" techinque over and over again....

historical marbles

feeds@yuku.com (ARTIST4PEACE) — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:56:29 GMT

Hey folks,

Here's a real treasure that Alan has available now. It is a beauty! Don't think I have ever seen one like this before.

RICHARD MARQUIS signed marble

It made me wonder if we could identify and show some "historical marbles". Meaning ones that are relevant to the early...

marble machine

feeds@yuku.com (csacks) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:45:52 GMT

www.sentex.net/~mwandel/marbles/machine2.html

This was fairly interesting on a marble machine. CraiG

Signatures - Again

feeds@yuku.com (bkbowden) — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 04:46:01 GMT

I found this quote from a seller on EBay. Ilene has been struggling for weeks now to identify her collection as she tries to sell of some of her glass, and she finally said this:

Quote:
Measuring 1 1/2" this is a very cool marble, even tho it is a bit bizarre. There is an inscribed year, 2002, and the signature looks like GE or GC. (just an rhetorical aside here, why is it that so many glass artists can make such...

a brief history & inspirations

feeds@yuku.com (Unregistered(d)) — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 23:28:07 GMT

i was going to reply in the other thread, but the pinwheel question kind of got hijacked.. besides i thought it would be good to see everyones history and inspirations.

for me,the first time i touched glass was in a continuing education class through a local college in albuquerque. the class was a 2 day moretti class on a minor burner with elanore macnish. that was in 99 i think.. after that class i found boro in late 2000.. i learned briefly from mike scott, who turned me on to the...

Influences and History: what goes around... comes around

feeds@yuku.com (ARTIST4PEACE) — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 05:53:17 GMT

Hey folks,

I have been watching Chris Rices' beaded surface develop. Awesome work Chris!

I have this beaded pinwheel of Nick Bartletts, signed NB 02.

BTW does anyone know much about Nick?
It's a sweet 2.1 incher too with a deep lense and floral on the other side.

But, back to the thread idea....

Hamon, Miller, help me

feeds@yuku.com (ARTIST4PEACE) — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:05:11 GMT

Hey Folks,

Help me with the names, connections, lineage, history, sigs, etc.
of all the Hamons and Millers...

From time to time I see,
Robert Hamon
Robert Hamon Miller
Boyd Miller
Boyd A Miller

Are there others in this family? Are they family?

What's the connection, if any?
thanks,
always,
shelton

That "Marketing Thing", Part II

feeds@yuku.com (plant4fun) — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:10:00 GMT

As sort of a corollary to the other thread, how about a slightly different question -- HOW DO YOU MARBLE MAKERS CURRENTLY SELL YOUR PRODUCT?
I know Harry goes to a local weekly flea market....and RAZ and Sheryl go to lots of local craft shows. I find it hard to believe that anyone can make a living with just Ebay. So how do you guys currently promote yourselves and sell your marbles (and are marbles your main product, or just one of many?)?
We have several art shows here in the...