Click on image to see photos of a marble
being made
in "Make a Ribbon Core Marble".
These instructions are free of charge for personal
use only (see copyright below).
PLEASE NOTE: I do not give lessons or
demonstrations.
I put together these instructions for making
marbles using a
Hot Head
torch at the request of another marble-maker, Dee Snell. The Hot
Head is the least expensive glass working torch, and is simple to
use. One can make good quality marbles and other small glass
items with this torch
and some basic tools.
I want to point out that I am entirely
self-taught, and some
of my methods
are the result of "figuring out a way to make it work" and may not be
the
methods used by other marble makers. Also, although I am a
professional
illustrator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from a prestigious art
school, learning to make marbles was a whole new world for me!
None
of my art experience (except perhaps the ability to visualize what the
finished item should look like) was of much help! Humbling
discovery
for me, but hopefuly encouraging for you! It took me many
attempts
to get to the point where I could consistently make good marbles.
It was an entirely new skill that required practice. As with any
skill, glass working must be learned, and as with any craft, I believe
it can be learned by almost anyone who is motivated to try.
I learned the basics of glass working from the
book MAKING
GLASS BEADS
by Cindy Jenkins. Most bead-making catalogs sell it, and it can
be
ordered from any bookstore.
This book has all the basic information you need to teach yourself to
do
hot glass work: tools, setting up your workspace, heating glass,
and many techniques for putting designs on and in glass. It would
take me weeks to type all this information, so I'm only going to
include
specific bits as I go along. I strongly recommend the book as a
resource.
The following instructions are my methods,
requiring the tools
I use,
to make marbles with a Hot Head torch. I am assuming in these
instructions
that you have a table, fireproof surface, and holder for the
torch/gas,
know how you want your tools arranged, and have practiced heating glass
to get the "feel" for it.
TOOLS
NEEDED
AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Make a Ribbon Core Marble
has
images!
COPYRIGHT
These instructions may be copied free of charge
for personal
use only.
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All text and images on these pages are copyrighted.
I hereby give permission to individuals to copy these marble making
instructions for their personal use only.
Copies may not be made for resale or publication.
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The techniques and themes described in these instructions are not
copyrighted
or patented.
They are common techniques and themes and cannot be copyrighted or
patented under US copyright or patent laws.
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Any items made using these instructions are the property of the maker
to do with as he/she sees fit.
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