Modern Handmade Marbles
Contemporary glass artists are producing some absolutely stunning marbles today. Once you see and handle some you may find yourself, as I have, drawn toward collecting modern handmade marbles.
Some are fashioned in the artist's individual style, while others are fashioned after the antique handmade styles like the onionskin. In either case, what you always get with modern handmade marbles is their stunning "wet mint" condition, something few of us can afford in the antique handmade market. There seems to be a limitless variety of these beauties that are worthy of any display case. I consider them not just art, but investments.
You can find some excellent handmades by budding glass artists for as low as $10. This should be an encouragement to any marble collector on a budget, as well as to anyone looking to give a beautiful, unique gift.
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