Since I started glass-making, I have wanted to make some marbles. Why? No real reason. I tried making lampworked ones in Brierley Hill, but these are done on a bit iron and are the size of plums rather than cherries. Torched after you knock them off so they stay (more or less) round. Good fun; and a suitable way of ending the second semester at Farnham. Last week I made 11 doll's goblets; this week I made 11 marbles. Bottom drawer for a first grandson and grand-daughter! Dream on. Officially, next week is Week 30 and officially that's supposed to be the end of my playtime. We'll see.
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