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Marble Collaborations


These are marbles from my collection which were made by two or more artists together, each making separate pieces of the marble, or maybe one artist making a main portion with another artist finishing the piece, etc.

#1 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
#1 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
Sable did this half and finished the marble w/ pinwheeling around the equator
Sable did this half and finished the marble w/ pinwheeling around the equator
Kobuki did this half
Kobuki did this half
This is Josh's signature flower retti
This is Josh's signature flower retti
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#2 - Mike Gong and Bradley Tubbs
#2 - Mike Gong and Bradley Tubbs
Brad did this half, his astounding gold and silver fuming work
Brad did this half, his astounding gold and silver fuming work
Mike did this half, his UFO Crash Landing series
Mike did this half, his UFO Crash Landing series
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#3 - Ken Leslie and Harry Bessett
#3 - Ken Leslie and Harry Bessett
Ken painted the scene and Harry worked the glass
Ken painted the scene and Harry worked the glass
Harry and Wendy call this one 'Something Happened' - I call it 'The Earthquake Marble' in honor of my SoCal location
Harry and Wendy call this one 'Something Happened' - I call it 'The Earthquake Marble' in honor of my SoCal location
While attempting to finish the marble, the whole core cracked.  Instead of scrapping it, Harry put the pieces back together.
While attempting to finish the marble, the whole core cracked. Instead of scrapping it, Harry put the pieces back together.
The marble was finished and Humpty Dumpty lives! (Top View)
The marble was finished and Humpty Dumpty lives! (Top View)
#4 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
#4 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
Slipper Orchid by John; ratty, backside and finishing by Josh
Slipper Orchid by John; ratty, backside and finishing by Josh
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#5 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
#5 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
Slipper Orchid by John; fuming, backside and finishing by Josh
Slipper Orchid by John; fuming, backside and finishing by Josh
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#6 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
#6 - John Kobuki and Josh Sable
Jellyfish by John; ratty and finishing by Josh
Jellyfish by John; ratty and finishing by Josh
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#7 - Josh Sable and Gateson Recko
#7 - Josh Sable and Gateson Recko
Reticello by Josh and Terra Incognito by Gateson
Reticello by Josh and Terra Incognito by Gateson
Josh put the marble together and added his milli and some opals around the equator
Josh put the marble together and added his milli and some opals around the equator
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#8 - Yoshio Omura and Josh Sable
#8 - Yoshio Omura and Josh Sable
Josh did the ratty of course, and Yoshio did the fumed wigwag.
Josh did the ratty of course, and Yoshio did the fumed wigwag.
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I love this shot, with the pinwheels magnified and showing pink from the other side.
#9 - Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
#9 - Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
Yoshi did the flower with opal, and Josh did the pinwheeling with his famous millie chips.
Yoshi did the flower with opal, and Josh did the pinwheeling with his famous millie chips.
g3/17/390417/3/121153899.ahgjPaZM.jpg g3/17/390417/3/121153900.CzltWU1G.jpg There's also a white ratty by Josh snuck in behind Yoshi's flower there, oooh yeaaah!
There's also a white ratty by Josh snuck in behind Yoshi's flower there, oooh yeaaah!
#10 - Josh Simpson and Joyce Roessler
#10 - Josh Simpson and Joyce Roessler
Josh did the planet of course, and then Joyce added the sweet jellyfish.
Josh did the planet of course, and then Joyce added the sweet jellyfish.
Sometimes it's hard to know whether a Simpson planet is actually a planet, or really a reef.
Sometimes it's hard to know whether a Simpson planet is actually a planet, or really a reef.
Top down view of the jellies over the planet.
Top down view of the jellies over the planet.
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#11 - Josh Sable and Yoshinori Kondo
#11 - Josh Sable and Yoshinori Kondo
Yoshi did the space capsule side in the first pic, Josh did the white ratty.
Yoshi did the space capsule side in the first pic, Josh did the white ratty.
Yoshi's dot work on this one is crazy sweet!
Yoshi's dot work on this one is crazy sweet!
An unusual ratty for Josh, with the dark ruby red down inside the ratty, a cool touch.
An unusual ratty for Josh, with the dark ruby red down inside the ratty, a cool touch.
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#12 - Josh Sable and Yoshinori Kondo
#12 - Josh Sable and Yoshinori Kondo
Another one created by Josh, featuring more of his wonderful pinwheeling and milli
Another one created by Josh, featuring more of his wonderful pinwheeling and milli
This time a rare flower style inclusion from Yoshi was used, and it's UV!
This time a rare flower style inclusion from Yoshi was used, and it's UV!
King of the thunderbolt milli!
King of the thunderbolt milli!
Awesome UV reaction under the black light, Yoshi nailed it.
Awesome UV reaction under the black light, Yoshi nailed it.
#13 - Josh Simpson, Ken Leslie and Harry Besett
#13 - Josh Simpson, Ken Leslie and Harry Besett
The 'Screaming Planet Swallower'
The 'Screaming Planet Swallower'
Josh Simpson made the large 'planet' core, Ken Leslie then used glass paint to paint the planet swallowing face.
Josh Simpson made the large 'planet' core, Ken Leslie then used glass paint to paint the planet swallowing face.
Harry Besett encased the marble with clear and finished it.
Harry Besett encased the marble with clear and finished it.
Bottom of the 3 3/4 marble.
Bottom of the 3 3/4" marble.
#14 - Josh Sable and John Kobuki
#14 - Josh Sable and John Kobuki
This is John's half, the inside-out tech he used to use frequently in his marbles early on.
This is John's half, the inside-out tech he used to use frequently in his marbles early on.
Josh did the thunderbolt half and then finished it with the equatorial design.
Josh did the thunderbolt half and then finished it with the equatorial design.
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#15 - Wendy Bessett and Josh Simpson
#15 - Wendy Bessett and Josh Simpson
Back in the mid 2000's, Wendy and Josh did a small series of these collabs together, this one with an inner viewing keyhole.
Back in the mid 2000's, Wendy and Josh did a small series of these collabs together, this one with an inner viewing keyhole.
Josh gave Wendy his cores, which Harry B would clear dip, then Wendy would paint, then one final dip.
Josh gave Wendy his cores, which Harry B would clear dip, then Wendy would paint, then one final dip.
Josh's core for this one is AWESOME, with a huge air trap and a blue inner core.
Josh's core for this one is AWESOME, with a huge air trap and a blue inner core.
Wendy painted the island and sky so that the persepctive is that Josh's section is below the surface of land and ocean!
Wendy painted the island and sky so that the persepctive is that Josh's section is below the surface of land and ocean!
#16 - John Kobuki, Bob Snodgrass, Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
#16 - John Kobuki, Bob Snodgrass, Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
Snoddy skull
Snoddy skull
Kobuki added the skull to his flower
Kobuki added the skull to his flower
Sable pulled it all together with his millies and pinwheeling, just under 2
Sable pulled it all together with his millies and pinwheeling, just under 2"
Yoshi dot pattern
Yoshi dot pattern
#17 - Josh Sable and Dan Benway
#17 - Josh Sable and Dan Benway
Dan's Skyline 2 murrine w/ Alien UFO
Dan's Skyline 2 murrine w/ Alien UFO
Only 3 of these collabs exist
Only 3 of these collabs exist
Backside with UV pulled dots, tied together w/ pinwheel equator
Backside with UV pulled dots, tied together w/ pinwheel equator
UV pincushion all lit up!
UV pincushion all lit up!
#18 - Daisuke Saito and Rose Roads
#18 - Daisuke Saito and Rose Roads
Daisuke pulled this one together, with his amazing fumed implosion and opal on his side.
Daisuke pulled this one together, with his amazing fumed implosion and opal on his side.
Beautiful pattern on the Rose Roads half!
Beautiful pattern on the Rose Roads half!
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I love how you can see the backside of the pattern through the fuming.
#19 - Yoshinori Kondo and Rose Roads
#19 - Yoshinori Kondo and Rose Roads
Yoshi Cupped Opal
Yoshi Cupped Opal
Rose Ratty
Rose Ratty
Fantastic
Fantastic
Mind-boggling
Mind-boggling
#20 - Nate Miers and Ben Burton
#20 - Nate Miers and Ben Burton
Ben did the inside....sweet opal!
Ben did the inside....sweet opal!
Nate put one of his wig wag windows on it....
Nate put one of his wig wag windows on it....
...and did the outside!
...and did the outside!
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#21 - John Kobuki, Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
#21 - John Kobuki, Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
Kobuki did the amazing pink rose.
Kobuki did the amazing pink rose.
Only a couple of these tri-collabs exist!
Only a couple of these tri-collabs exist!
Yoshi's usual incredible dot work!
Yoshi's usual incredible dot work!
Josh brought this marble together, joining the two halves with his signature millie pinwheeling.
Josh brought this marble together, joining the two halves with his signature millie pinwheeling.
#22 - Eusheen Goines and Yoshinori Kondo
#22 - Eusheen Goines and Yoshinori Kondo
Eush side fillacello
Eush side fillacello
Yoshi side, with the rare experimental green
Yoshi side, with the rare experimental green
Fuming is around the middle open area.
Fuming is around the middle open area.
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#23 - Mike Gong and Yoshinori Kondo
#23 - Mike Gong and Yoshinori Kondo
Yoshi side, their first Acid Eater collab!
Yoshi side, their first Acid Eater collab!
Mike pulled this one together, with his famous 'Acid Eater' on his side.
Mike pulled this one together, with his famous 'Acid Eater' on his side.
Very unique Yoshi half on this one, with the rare experimental green, love it!
Very unique Yoshi half on this one, with the rare experimental green, love it!
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#24 - John Kobuki, Rose Roads and Josh Sable - The East Meets West Project
#24 - John Kobuki, Rose Roads and Josh Sable - "The East Meets West Project"
The East Meets West Project was something I put together to bring Junichi Kojima together with the best American artists.
"The East Meets West Project" was something I put together to bring Junichi Kojima together with the best American artists.
Jun (Rose Roads) did an amazing job with the pattern in this one!
Jun (Rose Roads) did an amazing job with the pattern in this one!
Kobuki's Samurai - how perfect is THAT for The Eeat Meets West?!?
Kobuki's Samurai - how perfect is THAT for The Eeat Meets West?!?
Josh brought this marble all together to make it a tri-collab.
Josh brought this marble all together to make it a tri-collab.
#25 - Mike Gong and Rose Roads - The East Meets West Project
#25 - Mike Gong and Rose Roads - "The East Meets West Project"
This was the first time Rose Roads' work had ever been incorporated into work with American artists.
This was the first time Rose Roads' work had ever been incorporated into work with American artists.
Another great pattern by Jun, so clean!
Another great pattern by Jun, so clean!
Mike killed the design on this one, SO wonderful and such a perfect match.
Mike killed the design on this one, SO wonderful and such a perfect match.
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#26 - Josh Sable and Rose Roads - The East Meets West Project
#26 - Josh Sable and Rose Roads - "The East Meets West Project"
Josh did a UV retticello flower for his half of this one, so it comes to life under the black light.
Josh did a UV retticello flower for his half of this one, so it comes to life under the black light.
This is my favorite blue Rose Roads pattern ever!
This is my favorite blue Rose Roads pattern ever!
g4/17/390417/3/145284223.4UgBE4Fe.jpg Josh's usual killer millie pinwheeling ties it all together.
Josh's usual killer millie pinwheeling ties it all together.
#27 - Travis Weber and Rose Roads - The East Meets West Project
#27 - Travis Weber and Rose Roads - "The East Meets West Project"
This was a brand new design for Travis just for this marble, FANTASTIC!
This was a brand new design for Travis just for this marble, FANTASTIC!
The usual tightness by Jun.
The usual tightness by Jun.
You can see through Travis' pattern to the backside of the Rose Roads disc, SO awesome.
You can see through Travis' pattern to the backside of the Rose Roads disc, SO awesome.
Nice dot work to tie it together, incredible marble.
Nice dot work to tie it together, incredible marble.
#28 - Gateson Recko and Rose Roads - The East Meets West Project
#28 - Gateson Recko and Rose Roads - "The East Meets West Project"
This was also a new space design that Gateson unveiled for this marble, SO amazing in hand!
This was also a new space design that Gateson unveiled for this marble, SO amazing in hand!
There's about a bajillion dots in the pattern, good gosh.
There's about a bajillion dots in the pattern, good gosh.
Super killer marble, spaced out to the max!
Super killer marble, spaced out to the max!
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#29 - Eusheen Goines and Rose Roads
#29 - Eusheen Goines and Rose Roads
Eush's crazy colorful fillacello!!
Eush's crazy colorful fillacello!!
Rose Roads dotticello.
Rose Roads dotticello.
Eush pulled this one together, with a square opal and 3 opal spheres down inside.
Eush pulled this one together, with a square opal and 3 opal spheres down inside.
It also has a fumed UV implosion inside that blings under the black light!
It also has a fumed UV implosion inside that blings under the black light!
#30 - Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
#30 - Yoshinori Kondo and Josh Sable
Most of the Sable-Kondo collabs you will see are ones where Josh finished the marble.
Most of the Sable-Kondo collabs you will see are ones where Josh finished the marble.
But this one is only a few where Yoshi got halves from Josh and put the marble together!
But this one is only a few where Yoshi got halves from Josh and put the marble together!
So amazing to have Yoshi's incredible dot work wrapped and layered all around Josh's work.
So amazing to have Yoshi's incredible dot work wrapped and layered all around Josh's work.
Stunning design and colors!
Stunning design and colors!
#31 - John Kobuki, Bob Snodgrass, Rose Roads and Josh Sable
#31 - John Kobuki, Bob Snodgrass, Rose Roads and Josh Sable
Rose Roads dotticello.
Rose Roads dotticello.
Kobuki added a Snodgrass skull to one of his flowers.
Kobuki added a Snodgrass skull to one of his flowers.
Sable pulled it all together with his millies and opals.
Sable pulled it all together with his millies and opals.
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#32 - Richard Hollingshead and Rose Roads
#32 - Richard Hollingshead and Rose Roads
Rich's side with exploded millie and fumed dots.
Rich's side with exploded millie and fumed dots.
Rose Roads dotticello.
Rose Roads dotticello.
Rich took the Rose Roads half and put the marble together with his fantastic scales on the side.
Rich took the Rose Roads half and put the marble together with his fantastic scales on the side.
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#33 - Gateson Recko and Rose Roads
#33 - Gateson Recko and Rose Roads
Gateson took an amazing RR disc and made it a UFO, hovering over a Universe!
Gateson took an amazing RR disc and made it a UFO, hovering over a Universe!
Several planets, an opal moon, a vortex and many other features can bee seen as you spin it.
Several planets, an opal moon, a vortex and many other features can bee seen as you spin it.
The backside features a clear window which lets you see through to the backside of the RR disc!
The backside features a clear window which lets you see through to the backside of the RR disc!
Closeup of the window and RR disc, backlit.
Closeup of the window and RR disc, backlit.
#34 - Richard Carter, Marni Schnapper and Robin Moore
#34 - Richard Carter, Marni Schnapper and Robin Moore
A tri-collab, with one of Robin's dot stars in the middle.
A tri-collab, with one of Robin's dot stars in the middle.
One of Marni's implosion opals is on the other side, and Rick's wigwags tie it all together.
One of Marni's implosion opals is on the other side, and Rick's wigwags tie it all together.
And it glows!  Robin used UV glass, and Rick used glow glass for the dots around the equator.
And it glows! Robin used UV glass, and Rick used glow glass for the dots around the equator.
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#35 - Richard Carter and Robin Moore
#35 - Richard Carter and Robin Moore
Fantastic thunderbolt wigwag work from Rick is wrapped all around Robin's star.
Fantastic thunderbolt wigwag work from Rick is wrapped all around Robin's star.
Separate sections are brought together nicely, with some sweet sparkle glass!
Separate sections are brought together nicely, with some sweet sparkle glass!
Slyme dots, oooh yeaaah.
Slyme dots, oooh yeaaah.
And it glows!  The black light really brings Robin's UV design to life and you get the complete picture!
And it glows! The black light really brings Robin's UV design to life and you get the complete picture!
#36 - Eusheen Goines, Justin Cothren (WJC)  and Nate Miers (N8)
#36 - Eusheen Goines, Justin Cothren (WJC) and Nate Miers (N8)
Nate brought this marble together, incorporating two of the best fillacello/disc flip artists ever!
Nate brought this marble together, incorporating two of the best fillacello/disc flip artists ever!
This colorful beauty is Eush's killer contribution.
This colorful beauty is Eush's killer contribution.
Here's WJC's sacred geometry side using a lot of sweet OG Green Moss glass for the pattern.
Here's WJC's sacred geometry side using a lot of sweet OG Green Moss glass for the pattern.
Nate's famous space scene-age brings it all together around the equator - you can see a UFO here.
Nate's famous space scene-age brings it all together around the equator - you can see a UFO here.
#37 - Bo Howe and Remy Schwartz (El Hefe)
#37 - Bo Howe and Remy Schwartz (El Hefe)
Remy's masterful fuming with dichro behind it  highlights the main window.
Remy's masterful fuming with dichro behind it highlights the main window.
Bo is one of the most exciting up and coming fillacello artists.  Remy incorporated his disc into the backside of this one.
Bo is one of the most exciting up and coming fillacello artists. Remy incorporated his disc into the backside of this one.
Triple fumed balloons, such awesome glass!
Triple fumed balloons, such awesome glass!
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#38 - Eusheen Goines and Beau Barrett
#38 - Eusheen Goines and Beau Barrett
Glass master Eush brought this thrilling collab together.  Beau's side here is PERRRRFECT!!!
Glass master Eush brought this thrilling collab together. Beau's side here is PERRRRFECT!!!
Eush's implosion is incredibly deep, goes waaay down into the vortex.
Eush's implosion is incredibly deep, goes waaay down into the vortex.
Beau's disc was incorporated as seamlessly as it gets, with nice fuming above it.
Beau's disc was incorporated as seamlessly as it gets, with nice fuming above it.
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#39 - Derek White (DWreck) and Aaron Golbert (Marble Slinger)
#39 - Derek White (DWreck) and Aaron Golbert (Marble Slinger)
An incredible marble from two of the world's most famous pipe artists.
An incredible marble from two of the world's most famous pipe artists.
DWreck's face is REALLYnicely done in this one, and fills out his half of the marble.
DWreck's face is REALLYnicely done in this one, and fills out his half of the marble.
Slinger's fumed implosion is like a massive explosion, with crystals allll through the glass on his half!
Slinger's fumed implosion is like a massive explosion, with crystals allll through the glass on his half!
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#40 - Mike Gong and Rose Roads
#40 - Mike Gong and Rose Roads
This is a VERY special marble to me.  I won this in a sight-unseen auction to benefit the Tiemeyers after their home burned down
This is a VERY special marble to me. I won this in a sight-unseen auction to benefit the Tiemeyers after their home burned down
We had the RR disc for the auction and Mike agreed to make the marble.  Once I won, he made this special John 3:16 Eater marble!
We had the RR disc for the auction and Mike agreed to make the marble. Once I won, he made this special John 3:16 Eater marble!
The Rose Roads disc is as astounding as ever, laid over a bed of rainbow hair.
The Rose Roads disc is as astounding as ever, laid over a bed of rainbow hair.
Mike made the 3:16 millie special for this project, based on that crazy rainbow wig John 3:16 guy from the 70's.
Mike made the 3:16 millie special for this project, based on that crazy rainbow wig John 3:16 guy from the 70's.
#41 - Tomomi Handa and Rose Roads
#41 - Tomomi Handa and Rose Roads
One of THE ultimate collabs imaginable, the great Tomomi Handa using an RR mini-disc!
One of THE ultimate collabs imaginable, the great Tomomi Handa using an RR mini-disc!
Tomomi's equatorial flower design envelopes the RR disc perfectly, with a gorgeous butterfly.
Tomomi's equatorial flower design envelopes the RR disc perfectly, with a gorgeous butterfly.
Tomomi's pattern is perfect, going with a Queen Anne's lace look that complements the RR side so well!
Tomomi's pattern is perfect, going with a Queen Anne's lace look that complements the RR side so well!
Look at those flowers, AWESOME!
Look at those flowers, AWESOME!
#42 - Josh Sable, Rose Roads and Kevin O'Grady
#42 - Josh Sable, Rose Roads and Kevin O'Grady
Josh put this marble together at my request, a Grateful Dead marble with special Sable millie.
Josh put this marble together at my request, a Grateful Dead marble with special Sable millie.
This is Kevin's 'Bertha' millie from a GD cover. Sadly, it bubbled during the encasement and checked during the process.
This is Kevin's 'Bertha' millie from a GD cover. Sadly, it bubbled during the encasement and checked during the process.
RR's Dead mini-disc features a bear head, smiley face and peace sign.
RR's Dead mini-disc features a bear head, smiley face and peace sign.
Bertha mini millie circle the equator with Josh's millie and pinwheeling!
Bertha mini millie circle the equator with Josh's millie and pinwheeling!
#43 - Yoshinori Kondo, Josh Sable and Mike Gong
#43 - Yoshinori Kondo, Josh Sable and Mike Gong
This is the only collab that came out of Mike's quake-shortened trip to Japan in March, 2011.
This is the only collab that came out of Mike's quake-shortened trip to Japan in March, 2011.
Yoshi put the marble together using a disc Mike made during the one day they had on the torch together.
Yoshi put the marble together using a disc Mike made during the one day they had on the torch together.
Mike did a great job with his double fumacello, and this marble will be forever linked to the devastation that struck Japan.
Mike did a great job with his double fumacello, and this marble will be forever linked to the devastation that struck Japan.
Yoshi had an extra Sable disc that Josh had sent him so he decided to make it a tri-collab.
Yoshi had an extra Sable disc that Josh had sent him so he decided to make it a tri-collab.
#44 - Yoshinori Kondo, Rose Roads and Daisuke Saito
#44 - Yoshinori Kondo, Rose Roads and Daisuke Saito
Yoshi created this for the May 2013 TY Expo in Toronto, the greatest marble ever created to this point in time!
Yoshi created this for the May 2013 TY Expo in Toronto, the greatest marble ever created to this point in time!
The incredible Rose Roads section, one of the best mandalas he has made.
The incredible Rose Roads section, one of the best mandalas he has made.
Team Japan 2013!
Team Japan 2013!
The black widow spiders are just awesome, with the marble named 'Kumo-san'.
The black widow spiders are just awesome, with the marble named 'Kumo-san'.
#45 - Kenan Tiemeyer and Yoshinori Kondo
#45 - Kenan Tiemeyer and Yoshinori Kondo
For this huge masterpiece, Kenan brought a large Yoshi disc into the interior of the marble, loaded with fuming and opals.
For this huge masterpiece, Kenan brought a large Yoshi disc into the interior of the marble, loaded with fuming and opals.
Crazy sweet shot of the layer of opals.
Crazy sweet shot of the layer of opals.
Bling-blingin' fumey goodness with some great coloring around Yoshi's precision.
Bling-blingin' fumey goodness with some great coloring around Yoshi's precision.
Perfect touches of dichro were added on both sides as well.  AMAZING!
Perfect touches of dichro were added on both sides as well. AMAZING!
#46 - Josh Sable and Rose Roads
#46 - Josh Sable and Rose Roads
This was a marble Josh made from a batch of mini discs I gave him, and he NAILED it, so tight.
This was a marble Josh made from a batch of mini discs I gave him, and he NAILED it, so tight.
The Rose Roads disc is perfectly placed in there.
The Rose Roads disc is perfectly placed in there.
This is a version of Josh's Flower of Life that he started doing in 2013, with some twists.
This is a version of Josh's Flower of Life that he started doing in 2013, with some twists.
Killer millies and pinwheeling, as usual from the master.
Killer millies and pinwheeling, as usual from the master.
#47 - Yoshinori Kondo and John Kobuki
#47 - Yoshinori Kondo and John Kobuki
This is one of the greatest collabs we've ever seen in my opinion, wonderfully constructed by Yoshi.
This is one of the greatest collabs we've ever seen in my opinion, wonderfully constructed by Yoshi.
Yoshi took a gorgeous Kobuki opal flower and perfectly centered it with 5 opals around it inside.
Yoshi took a gorgeous Kobuki opal flower and perfectly centered it with 5 opals around it inside.
Face galore are seen in the mind-blowing dot work pattern Yoshi worked into the piece.
Face galore are seen in the mind-blowing dot work pattern Yoshi worked into the piece.
Good gosh
Good gosh
#48 - Mike Gong and James Daschbach
#48 - Mike Gong and James Daschbach
I do believe this is my favorite Acid Eater ever!
I do believe this is my favorite Acid Eater ever!
James took one of Mike's Eaters, then started layering on to it with his sleaving technique.
James took one of Mike's Eaters, then started layering on to it with his sleaving technique.
James and Mike both proceeded to decorate the layers with their signature dot styles.
James and Mike both proceeded to decorate the layers with their signature dot styles.
This one has to be seen in hand, the depth and tightness of it all just blows you away.
This one has to be seen in hand, the depth and tightness of it all just blows you away.
#49 - Richard Hollingshead and Adam Reetz
#49 - Richard Hollingshead and Adam Reetz
This is one that Rich put together, matching up the color in his cane with Adam's filla SO well!
This is one that Rich put together, matching up the color in his cane with Adam's filla SO well!
Adam's fillacello rocks as usual, so nice, with that Disco Sparkle or Steel Wool (not sure which) in the middle.
Adam's fillacello rocks as usual, so nice, with that Disco Sparkle or Steel Wool (not sure which) in the middle.
No opals in this one.
No opals in this one.
Rich's usual perfect pinwheeling and dot stacking!!
Rich's usual perfect pinwheeling and dot stacking!!
#50 - Jack Hanshaw and Adam Reetz
#50 - Jack Hanshaw and Adam Reetz
This collab that Jack put together just sparkles and lights up a room!
This collab that Jack put together just sparkles and lights up a room!
Jack used one of Adam Reetz's cabs with 4 opals inlaid into the fillacello design, WOW.
Jack used one of Adam Reetz's cabs with 4 opals inlaid into the fillacello design, WOW.
Jack's reef life section is just brilliant, with a fantastic opal turned up on its side on top.
Jack's reef life section is just brilliant, with a fantastic opal turned up on its side on top.
Some nice dot work ties it all together, so gorgeous all in all!
Some nice dot work ties it all together, so gorgeous all in all!
#51 - Jared DeLong and Dan Benway
#51 - Jared DeLong and Dan Benway
This is an extremely beautiful collab that Jared constructed, using Dan's signature fumed design as the base.
This is an extremely beautiful collab that Jared constructed, using Dan's signature fumed design as the base.
There are flowers layered all over this beauty, too many to count (if you're lazy like me, heh).
There are flowers layered all over this beauty, too many to count (if you're lazy like me, heh).
Jared then carved some fantastic patterns into the design, giving it that water flower look, so killer!
Jared then carved some fantastic patterns into the design, giving it that water flower look, so killer!
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#52 - Josh Sable and Yoshinori Kondo
#52 - Josh Sable and Yoshinori Kondo
This is actually an earlier collab from 2010 that I picked up a little later.
This is actually an earlier collab from 2010 that I picked up a little later.
Josh put this one together, using one of the coolest Yoshi sections I've seen in one oof their collabs.
Josh put this one together, using one of the coolest Yoshi sections I've seen in one oof their collabs.
So amazing how Yoshi did reverse directions twists so close to each other like that to give it a wavy effect for his pattern.
So amazing how Yoshi did reverse directions twists so close to each other like that to give it a wavy effect for his pattern.
And of course Josh's signature incredible millies and pinwheeling complete it, with a couple of trillion opals.
And of course Josh's signature incredible millies and pinwheeling complete it, with a couple of trillion opals.
#53 - Yoshinori Kondo and Mike Gong
#53 - Yoshinori Kondo and Mike Gong
I think this is the best Acid Eater collab ever created to this point in time in my opinion.  Absolutely BRILLIANT!!
I think this is the best Acid Eater collab ever created to this point in time in my opinion. Absolutely BRILLIANT!!
They made this in Yoshi's shop together during Mike's 2nd trip to Japan in October 2013. No quake this time!
They made this in Yoshi's shop together during Mike's 2nd trip to Japan in October 2013. No quake this time!
The meshing of their dot stacking is so sooo killer on this one.
The meshing of their dot stacking is so sooo killer on this one.
And then of course Yoshi's entire pattern with Mike's 7-hitter eater are just too much for the mind to take!
And then of course Yoshi's entire pattern with Mike's 7-hitter eater are just too much for the mind to take!
#54 - Nate N8 Miers, Eusheen Goines and Rose Roads
#54 - Nate N8 Miers, Eusheen Goines and Rose Roads
Nate the Great put this amazing collab together with a solar system on the south pole.
Nate the Great put this amazing collab together with a solar system on the south pole.
An amazing icy Rose Roads disc sits on top of the lens.
An amazing icy Rose Roads disc sits on top of the lens.
I wish the Eusheen section inside was easier to photograph, it is an amazing fumed implosion with opals.
I wish the Eusheen section inside was easier to photograph, it is an amazing fumed implosion with opals.
N8 decorated the equator with a massive space scene, including the UFO seen here.
N8 decorated the equator with a massive space scene, including the UFO seen here.
#55 - Mike Gong and Travis Weber
#55 - Mike Gong and Travis Weber
Mike brought this amazing TDub section together with one of his masterpieces.
Mike brought this amazing TDub section together with one of his masterpieces.
This is the most beautiful opal stacking I've seen in my life to this point.  It blings like nothing you've ever seen!
This is the most beautiful opal stacking I've seen in my life to this point. It blings like nothing you've ever seen!
The opal in the middle is a huge 30mm wonder. The smaller 2nd opal is seen here from the side w/ fumacello between top 2 opals.
The opal in the middle is a huge 30mm wonder. The smaller 2nd opal is seen here from the side w/ fumacello between top 2 opals.
The blues of Travi's ringcalmo dot stack design are astounding in front of that opal!
The blues of Travi's ringcalmo dot stack design are astounding in front of that opal!
#56 - Mike Gong and James Daschbach
#56 - Mike Gong and James Daschbach
This is one of the most amazing 3-dimensional collabs you'll ever see in hand.
This is one of the most amazing 3-dimensional collabs you'll ever see in hand.
Mike and James passed this beauty back and forth, each adding layers of dot stacks.
Mike and James passed this beauty back and forth, each adding layers of dot stacks.
James created the layers with his amazing sleeving technique.
James created the layers with his amazing sleeving technique.
So tight and clean, and all of those orbital lines are AWESOME!
So tight and clean, and all of those orbital lines are AWESOME!
#57 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
#57 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
I've got quite a few Kobuki/Snoddy collabs in the collection, but this is BY FAR the best!
I've got quite a few Kobuki/Snoddy collabs in the collection, but this is BY FAR the best!
John placed a perfect Samurai warrior over top of the Snoddy skull, complete with opal katana and head.
John placed a perfect Samurai warrior over top of the Snoddy skull, complete with opal katana and head.
There are only two of these made to this point, one of my all-time favorite collabs.
There are only two of these made to this point, one of my all-time favorite collabs.
Bonus!  As if it needed one - this killer marble comes in a special box hand made by John.
Bonus! As if it needed one - this killer marble comes in a special box hand made by John.
#58 - Yoshinori Kondo and Daisuke Saito
#58 - Yoshinori Kondo and Daisuke Saito
This is a collab that Yoshi put together for me, a rare one between him and Daisuke.
This is a collab that Yoshi put together for me, a rare one between him and Daisuke.
He essentially took a full Daisuke fumed marble with opals and then added his dot stacking on the outside.
He essentially took a full Daisuke fumed marble with opals and then added his dot stacking on the outside.
Marbles don't get more complete than this, solid goodness from the outside to the inner core.
Marbles don't get more complete than this, solid goodness from the outside to the inner core.
Oh yeah - AND it's chock full of UV glass which Daisuke used in his marble!
Oh yeah - AND it's chock full of UV glass which Daisuke used in his marble!
#59 - Yoshinori Kondo, Rose Roads and Daisuke Saito
#59 - Yoshinori Kondo, Rose Roads and Daisuke Saito
Team Japan 2014!
Team Japan 2014!
Once again, Yoshi took Rose Roads and Daisuke sections and worked his dot stacking magic around them!
Once again, Yoshi took Rose Roads and Daisuke sections and worked his dot stacking magic around them!
The detail is exquisite, you can stare for hours.  I needed the Batman dot stacking in the collection for sure.
The detail is exquisite, you can stare for hours. I needed the Batman dot stacking in the collection for sure.
Huge 30mm opal in the center, 13 opals altogether - and then BONUS, Daisuke's section is also UV!
Huge 30mm opal in the center, 13 opals altogether - and then BONUS, Daisuke's section is also UV!
#60 - Akihiro Okama and Tomomi Handa
#60 - Akihiro Okama and Tomomi Handa
Seeeeriously sweet marble here, made by Aki, with one of Tomomi's sections on the backside of a vortex.
Seeeeriously sweet marble here, made by Aki, with one of Tomomi's sections on the backside of a vortex.
This is a new style of cane vortex for Aki, and whichever side you start with, you're shocked when you flip it over.
This is a new style of cane vortex for Aki, and whichever side you start with, you're shocked when you flip it over.
There is fumed dots worked into the vortex twists as well!
There is fumed dots worked into the vortex twists as well!
That lilac is SO perfect to set off Tomomi's incredible flower section - she is a MASTER.
That lilac is SO perfect to set off Tomomi's incredible flower section - she is a MASTER.
#61 - John Kobuki and Piper Dan Benway
#61 - John Kobuki and Piper Dan Benway
This is THE ULTIMATE Samurai marble, put together by John!!
This is THE ULTIMATE Samurai marble, put together by John!!
One of John's Samurai Warriors with an opal sword is in battle mode in front of Dan's pagoda.
One of John's Samurai Warriors with an opal sword is in battle mode in front of Dan's pagoda.
The pagoda scene Dan created, with two types of opal moon is so so killer!!
The pagoda scene Dan created, with two types of opal moon is so so killer!!
Don't miss the opal head on the Samurai, oooh yeaah!
Don't miss the opal head on the Samurai, oooh yeaah!
#62 - Atsushi Sasaki and Takao Miyake
#62 - Atsushi Sasaki and Takao Miyake
Atsushi put this one together, using one of Takao's dotticellos, which has two opals floating above it.
Atsushi put this one together, using one of Takao's dotticellos, which has two opals floating above it.
Atsushi's fuming is brilliant as usual.  Down below Takao's disc is a gorgeous layer of crushed opal that the cam didnt capture.
Atsushi's fuming is brilliant as usual. Down below Takao's disc is a gorgeous layer of crushed opal that the cam didnt capture.
The backside has raised white frit over a red base, with geometric patterns etched and molded into it.
The backside has raised white frit over a red base, with geometric patterns etched and molded into it.
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#63 - Travis Weber and Ryan Fitt
#63 - Travis Weber and Ryan Fitt
Travis put this one together, a perfect pairing for one of Ryan's amazing eyeballs!
Travis put this one together, a perfect pairing for one of Ryan's amazing eyeballs!
The bloodshot eye looks sort of brain like, ha ha.
The bloodshot eye looks sort of brain like, ha ha.
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Travis' new style dot stacking complements this one SO nicely, an absolute wonder in glass!
#64 - Mike Gong and Gateson Recko
#64 - Mike Gong and Gateson Recko
Mike put this smaller marble together and KILLED it, with one of his opal UFO's flying around.
Mike put this smaller marble together and KILLED it, with one of his opal UFO's flying around.
This is the backside, with Mike's fume scratch, and an unbelievable green opal resting above it.
This is the backside, with Mike's fume scratch, and an unbelievable green opal resting above it.
Check out how the fume trail of the spaceship trails up out of the fume scratch from below.  JAW....DROP!!!!
Check out how the fume trail of the spaceship trails up out of the fume scratch from below. JAW....DROP!!!!
Gateson's terra incognito planet in this one is an AWESOME example!
Gateson's terra incognito planet in this one is an AWESOME example!
#65 - John Bridges and Tim Keyzers
#65 - John Bridges and Tim Keyzers
Two different eyeball sections from John were used to complement Tim's amazing work in this beauty.
Two different eyeball sections from John were used to complement Tim's amazing work in this beauty.
The slyme honeycomb behind this iris is gorgeous glass in hand!
The slyme honeycomb behind this iris is gorgeous glass in hand!
I love the little double vortex eye effect going on behind the opal here.
I love the little double vortex eye effect going on behind the opal here.
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#66 - Jared DeLong and Piper Dan Benway
#66 - Jared DeLong and Piper Dan Benway
I love this marble so much.  Jared created it using some of Dan's famous Pagoda murrine.
I love this marble so much. Jared created it using some of Dan's famous Pagoda murrine.
You can see through the marble from either side, with each side offering a different view of the two pagodas.
You can see through the marble from either side, with each side offering a different view of the two pagodas.
Dan created the fumed landscape and flower milli around it, and Jared encased it all.
Dan created the fumed landscape and flower milli around it, and Jared encased it all.
Jared then added flowers and leaves on the outside, with the final step being to add that awesome watery texture to the marble.
Jared then added flowers and leaves on the outside, with the final step being to add that awesome watery texture to the marble.
#67 - Jared DeLong and Grimm (Karl Taylor)
#67 - Jared DeLong and Grimm (Karl Taylor)
This marble is large and INCREDIBLE.  Jared packed Grimm's Alice in Wonderland theme into this wonderland of a marble.
This marble is large and INCREDIBLE. Jared packed Grimm's Alice in Wonderland theme into this wonderland of a marble.
You see Alice of course with her talking flowers, mushrooms, butterflies, etc.
You see Alice of course with her talking flowers, mushrooms, butterflies, etc.
Jared then added a whole host of his flowers, with a blue one in the middle.
Jared then added a whole host of his flowers, with a blue one in the middle.
Finally, a beautiful carved water-like pattern on the surface completes this amazing creation!
Finally, a beautiful carved water-like pattern on the surface completes this amazing creation!
#68 - Jared DeLong and Christian Arnold
#68 - Jared DeLong and Christian Arnold
This marble is mind-boggling.  Jared created it with FOUR of CA's sections, showing the full life cycle of the Xenomorph.
This marble is mind-boggling. Jared created it with FOUR of CA's sections, showing the full life cycle of the Xenomorph.
It starts with the hatching egg, then the Facehugger, then the curled up embryo, and finally the adult.
It starts with the hatching egg, then the Facehugger, then the curled up embryo, and finally the adult.
Sooo AWESOME, with the hilarious juxtaposition of sweet blue flowers all around!
Sooo AWESOME, with the hilarious juxtaposition of sweet blue flowers all around!
Jared's surface cold-working to produce the water-like effect completes this absolute masterpiece.
Jared's surface cold-working to produce the water-like effect completes this absolute masterpiece.
#69 - Christian Arnold and Jennifer Menzies
#69 - Christian Arnold and Jennifer Menzies
Jennifer put together this marble, featuring an awesome example of one of Chris' full Xenomorphs from Aliens.
Jennifer put together this marble, featuring an awesome example of one of Chris' full Xenomorphs from Aliens.
The marble has an ancient archaic look to it, and the detail in the bony Xenomorph is astounding.
The marble has an ancient archaic look to it, and the detail in the bony Xenomorph is astounding.
I love how Jennifer created the wild stormy look on the marble, just like in the awesome movie!
I love how Jennifer created the wild stormy look on the marble, just like in the awesome movie!
Three stormy planets ring the equator of the marble.
Three stormy planets ring the equator of the marble.
#70 - Paul Katherman and Doug Conner
#70 - Paul Katherman and Doug Conner
This marble was created by Paul and includes a sweet section by Doug inside of the marble.
This marble was created by Paul and includes a sweet section by Doug inside of the marble.
This one was really hard to capture well - lots going on inside and hard to get the light down in there.
This one was really hard to capture well - lots going on inside and hard to get the light down in there.
Paul's fuming inside and out is killer, so shiny, and it's loaded with spikes!
Paul's fuming inside and out is killer, so shiny, and it's loaded with spikes!
Here I tried to capture Doug's section better, a huge opal chunk, some silver mesh, an opal star and other things.
Here I tried to capture Doug's section better, a huge opal chunk, some silver mesh, an opal star and other things.
#71 - Keisuke Yoshida and Mark Eastman
#71 - Keisuke Yoshida and Mark Eastman
Only two of these collabs were made by Keisuke, featuring cabs by Mark.
Only two of these collabs were made by Keisuke, featuring cabs by Mark.
Keisuke created a double fumed retti for the focal, and then 4 more retties around the equator.
Keisuke created a double fumed retti for the focal, and then 4 more retties around the equator.
The cab by Mark featuring fumed and patterned dot work is INTENSE, so nice!
The cab by Mark featuring fumed and patterned dot work is INTENSE, so nice!
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#72 - Raven Copeland and Freddy Faerron
#72 - Raven Copeland and Freddy Faerron
Raven finished off this vortex marble by Freddy, featuring some of his own fuming as well.
Raven finished off this vortex marble by Freddy, featuring some of his own fuming as well.
Freddy's rainbow fuming is off the charts awesome!!
Freddy's rainbow fuming is off the charts awesome!!
Raven added one of his sweet 'spaceflakes' to the backside.
Raven added one of his sweet 'spaceflakes' to the backside.
Can't get enough shots of that amazing fuming....
Can't get enough shots of that amazing fuming....
#73 - Jared DeLong and Tomomi Handa
#73 - Jared DeLong and Tomomi Handa
Jared created this collab using a can from Tomomi that I sent to him.
Jared created this collab using a can from Tomomi that I sent to him.
As usual, Jared's work is PERFECT, bringing Tomomi's lacey flowers and his together in perfect harmony.
As usual, Jared's work is PERFECT, bringing Tomomi's lacey flowers and his together in perfect harmony.
Jared created this one large focal opal flower, with many other pastel flowers all around.
Jared created this one large focal opal flower, with many other pastel flowers all around.
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#74 - Mike Gong and Eli Sipsas
#74 - Mike Gong and Eli Sipsas
Eli's first collab with The Gongsta!
Eli's first collab with The Gongsta!
It features a sweet 10mm white opal UFO with two of Mike's shrooms
It features a sweet 10mm white opal UFO with two of Mike's shrooms
Eli took Mike's core and then added his own fuming to the outside
Eli took Mike's core and then added his own fuming to the outside
There is lots of fumed stringer inside, I think made by Mike
There is lots of fumed stringer inside, I think made by Mike
#75 - Tim Keyzers and Sean Clayton
#75 - Tim Keyzers and Sean Clayton
This is one of my new favorite marbles in the collection!
This is one of my new favorite marbles in the collection!
Tim took one of Sean's special square opal nebula marbles and electroformed and carved it
Tim took one of Sean's special square opal nebula marbles and electroformed and carved it
Sean created a  bunch of nebula bubbles all over the backside of the marble, so awesome!
Sean created a bunch of nebula bubbles all over the backside of the marble, so awesome!
Tim's carving and copper electroforming patterns are PERFECT for this collab
Tim's carving and copper electroforming patterns are PERFECT for this collab
#76 - Gateson Recko and Travis Weber
#76 - Gateson Recko and Travis Weber
This is an unbelievable Universe marble from Gateson featuring FOUR inclusions by Travis Weber!
This is an unbelievable Universe marble from Gateson featuring FOUR inclusions by Travis Weber!
I snagged this at the 2015 Wheaton Marble Weekend show where Travis was the featured artist.
I snagged this at the 2015 Wheaton Marble Weekend show where Travis was the featured artist.
So much going on - 2 TDub planets, 2 TDub nebulae, other Gateson goodness throughout
So much going on - 2 TDub planets, 2 TDub nebulae, other Gateson goodness throughout
AND it's UV, with each of Travis' elements containing Illuminati glass within!
AND it's UV, with each of Travis' elements containing Illuminati glass within!
#77 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
#77 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
This is a super rare marble where John put one of his jellyfish on top of a Snoddy skull!
This is a super rare marble where John put one of his jellyfish on top of a Snoddy skull!
I believe there might only be one other jellyfish collab, although it's a bit different style
I believe there might only be one other jellyfish collab, although it's a bit different style
So nicely done as usual!
So nicely done as usual!
This one is actually signed by Bob also, very rare.
This one is actually signed by Bob also, very rare.
#78 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
#78 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
This is one of my favorites from John. He named it 'Geisha', since the backside looks exactly like one.
This is one of my favorites from John. He named it 'Geisha', since the backside looks exactly like one.
From the front though, it is a Samurai Death Warrior!
From the front though, it is a Samurai Death Warrior!
Perfection in glass, perfection in marbleocity!
Perfection in glass, perfection in marbleocity!
AND it came with this amazing case that John hand-made as well!!
AND it came with this amazing case that John hand-made as well!!
#79 - Ian Arremony and Eli Sipsas
#79 - Ian Arremony and Eli Sipsas
This marble was put together by Ian using some tubing from Eli
This marble was put together by Ian using some tubing from Eli
The marble is hollow with Slyme windows over fume and then Ian sleeved it and rounded it out
The marble is hollow with Slyme windows over fume and then Ian sleeved it and rounded it out
Suuuuper sweet effect, love how it turned out!
Suuuuper sweet effect, love how it turned out!
Forgive my horrible pics, didn't see they were out of focus until too late.  Will fix later
Forgive my horrible pics, didn't see they were out of focus until too late. Will fix later
#80 - James Daschbach and Mike Gong
#80 - James Daschbach and Mike Gong
This little absolute gem was put together by James in 2012 using one of Mike's silver fumacellos
This little absolute gem was put together by James in 2012 using one of Mike's silver fumacellos
You can see the progression of James' backside tech from 3 years ago
You can see the progression of James' backside tech from 3 years ago
Brilliant.  Just brilliant.
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Once again, a PERFECT mashup of styles from two guys who were born to collaborate!
Once again, a PERFECT mashup of styles from two guys who were born to collaborate!
#81 - Rose Roads, Takao Miyake and Josh Sable
#81 - Rose Roads, Takao Miyake and Josh Sable
This marble was created as a demo for the Marble Masters 4 show held at the Goosefire Gallery in SoCal May 2016.
This marble was created as a demo for the Marble Masters 4 show held at the Goosefire Gallery in SoCal May 2016.
Both Jun and Takao each worked for a couple of days on their cabs, Jun with his iconic river scene and Takao with his tribal
Both Jun and Takao each worked for a couple of days on their cabs, Jun with his iconic river scene and Takao with his tribal
Josh put the marble together on the last day of the show, masterful, incorporating 8 of Jun's milli around the equator.
Josh put the marble together on the last day of the show, masterful, incorporating 8 of Jun's milli around the equator.
Simply put - one of the greatest marbles of all time, and I got to watch a lot of it being made!
Simply put - one of the greatest marbles of all time, and I got to watch a lot of it being made!
#82 - Josh Sable and Jason Gordon
#82 - Josh Sable and Jason Gordon
This is a marble Josh put together using one of Jason's LFD (Layered for Depth) sections.
This is a marble Josh put together using one of Jason's LFD (Layered for Depth) sections.
Josh worked some of his beautiful pinwheeling and milli into the backside.
Josh worked some of his beautiful pinwheeling and milli into the backside.
Jason's section is seriously DEEP, really cool glass and so colorful!
Jason's section is seriously DEEP, really cool glass and so colorful!
Unique and absolutely one of a kind!
Unique and absolutely one of a kind!
#83 - James Yaun and Christian Arnold
#83 - James Yaun and Christian Arnold
Here's a classic gem that James put together featuring one of Chris' Xenomorphs!
Here's a classic gem that James put together featuring one of Chris' Xenomorphs!
The detail Chris got into this one is incredible, with awesome coloring, SO cool
The detail Chris got into this one is incredible, with awesome coloring, SO cool
James added an Alien seed pod on his side of the collab, ha
James added an Alien seed pod on his side of the collab, ha
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#84 - James Yaun and Carlos Montez
#84 - James Yaun and Carlos Montez
For this marble, James took one of Carlos' scaled sections and added it to the back
For this marble, James took one of Carlos' scaled sections and added it to the back
The fuming inside of this vortex gem is AMAZING!!
The fuming inside of this vortex gem is AMAZING!!
An absolutely perfect combination of styles from these two
An absolutely perfect combination of styles from these two
Dichro and a blinging opal are inside as well, oh yeah
Dichro and a blinging opal are inside as well, oh yeah
#85 - John Kobuki asnd Aaron Slater
#85 - John Kobuki asnd Aaron Slater
Here John took one of Aaron'a reef cabs and placed it behind his jellyfish
Here John took one of Aaron'a reef cabs and placed it behind his jellyfish
It's a beautiful jelly with its opal inside
It's a beautiful jelly with its opal inside
The detail in Aaron's anemone reef is flat out brilliant, so life like!
The detail in Aaron's anemone reef is flat out brilliant, so life like!
The whole thing is chock full of UV, which I was too lazy to photograph, doh!
The whole thing is chock full of UV, which I was too lazy to photograph, doh!
#86 - Chad Parker and Rick/Marni Carter
#86 - Chad Parker and Rick/Marni Carter
Here is one of Chad's famous Monsterz, worked into a collab by Rick and Marni!
Here is one of Chad's famous Monsterz, worked into a collab by Rick and Marni!
Chad's faces are always crazy fun.
Chad's faces are always crazy fun.
I love the opal work Rick and Marni did with this one, tons of bling!
I love the opal work Rick and Marni did with this one, tons of bling!
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#87 - Jason Gordon and Dan Benway
#87 - Jason Gordon and Dan Benway
Jason put this collab together, using one of his super deep LFD (Layered For Depth) sections.
Jason put this collab together, using one of his super deep LFD (Layered For Depth) sections.
He then added one of Dan's Japanese pogodas floating in the lens!
He then added one of Dan's Japanese pogodas floating in the lens!
Awesome sparkle dot work on the back.
Awesome sparkle dot work on the back.
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#88 - Jason Lee and Tara Roberts
#88 - Jason Lee and Tara Roberts
This is an amazingly fun collab, with WAY more depth to the UFO design than the pics show, very 3D
This is an amazingly fun collab, with WAY more depth to the UFO design than the pics show, very 3D
Jason and Tara worked together on all of the various murrine you see in the image
Jason and Tara worked together on all of the various murrine you see in the image
Very cool alien image as well on the back which Jason created!
Very cool alien image as well on the back which Jason created!
And here's the BEST part - the tractor beam lights up like crazy when you hit it with the black light, woohoo!!
And here's the BEST part - the tractor beam lights up like crazy when you hit it with the black light, woohoo!!
#89 - Travis Weber and Piper Dan Benway
#89 - Travis Weber and Piper Dan Benway
This fun one features Dan's UV Ghost City floating over Travis' Gravity Well!
This fun one features Dan's UV Ghost City floating over Travis' Gravity Well!
The geometric gravity well sucks everything in its path, so this Ghost City will soon be no more....
The geometric gravity well sucks everything in its path, so this Ghost City will soon be no more....
One of Dan's fumed sections is seen on the backside
One of Dan's fumed sections is seen on the backside
UV shot of the Ghost City
UV shot of the Ghost City
#90 - Happy Harold Cooney and Kevin Engelmann
#90 - Happy Harold Cooney and Kevin Engelmann
Kevin created the fumed core, and Harold wrapped it up all purdy.
Kevin created the fumed core, and Harold wrapped it up all purdy.
Harold's cane work is legendary, and it is tight and sweet on this gem!
Harold's cane work is legendary, and it is tight and sweet on this gem!
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#91 - Gateson Recko and Rose Roads
#91 - Gateson Recko and Rose Roads
This amazing Universe marble by Gateson features a small cab from Junichi, fashioned into a planet!
This amazing Universe marble by Gateson features a small cab from Junichi, fashioned into a planet!
Gateson's usual stunning planets and other space surround it.
Gateson's usual stunning planets and other space surround it.
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A pointillism planet - brilliant!
#92 - Tim Keyzers and Sean Clayton
#92 - Tim Keyzers and Sean Clayton
Another stunning display of spherical space art from this dynamic duo!
Another stunning display of spherical space art from this dynamic duo!
Sean's nebula core has a Star Collector and is chock full of stars all through it.
Sean's nebula core has a Star Collector and is chock full of stars all through it.
Tim's electroforming and carving on this piece is stellar to say the least!!
Tim's electroforming and carving on this piece is stellar to say the least!!
Sean mixed in some Lucy glass at the bottom of the core to add some UV glow, SO cool.
Sean mixed in some Lucy glass at the bottom of the core to add some UV glow, SO cool.
#93 - Stephen Boehme and Karl Taylor
#93 - Stephen Boehme and Karl Taylor
Celebrating Alice in Wonderland, here is Stephen's Mad Hatter image!
Celebrating Alice in Wonderland, here is Stephen's Mad Hatter image!
This masterpiece combines the best of both of these legendary murrine artists.
This masterpiece combines the best of both of these legendary murrine artists.
This is the greatest thing, Karl's Alice image staring into the Alice in the mirror, which is Stephen's image!
This is the greatest thing, Karl's Alice image staring into the Alice in the mirror, which is Stephen's image!
Some fun images from Karl add so much to the piece!
Some fun images from Karl add so much to the piece!
#94 - Stephen Boehme and Karl Taylor
#94 - Stephen Boehme and Karl Taylor
The greatness of Stephen Boehme, celebrating 'It', including his hand made stand.
The greatness of Stephen Boehme, celebrating 'It', including his hand made stand.
It incoporates a bunch of Karl's graveyard murrine into the design!
It incoporates a bunch of Karl's graveyard murrine into the design!
We All Float
"We All Float"
Multi-layered, multi-AMAZING!
Multi-layered, multi-AMAZING!
#95 - Mike Gong and Abe Fleishman
#95 - Mike Gong and Abe Fleishman
Abe, Northstar Glass owner, likes to do fumicellos, so a pairing with Mike, the fumicello master, was natural
Abe, Northstar Glass owner, likes to do fumicellos, so a pairing with Mike, the fumicello master, was natural
Here is Mike's beautiful double fumicello
Here is Mike's beautiful double fumicello
And here is Abe's side with silvery fumey goodness!
And here is Abe's side with silvery fumey goodness!
Double-double perfection.
Double-double perfection.
#96 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
#96 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
One of my fav Snoddy collabs where John added opal earrings to the skull!
One of my fav Snoddy collabs where John added opal earrings to the skull!
The skull blooms out of a perfect flower created by John
The skull blooms out of a perfect flower created by John
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Skull perfection!
#97 - Matt Kelley and Sergio Vettori Rodrigues
#97 - Matt Kelley and Sergio Vettori Rodrigues
Sergio created that gorgeous 'painted' landscape behind the flower, so nice!
Sergio created that gorgeous 'painted' landscape behind the flower, so nice!
Matt put this piece together with one of his flowers and the backside.
Matt put this piece together with one of his flowers and the backside.
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#98 - Matt Kelley and Mario East
#98 - Matt Kelley and Mario East
This was a special collab Matt made to support vicitms of the 2020 Cali fires
This was a special collab Matt made to support vicitms of the 2020 Cali fires
Matt's redwood tree has ash from one of the Cali fires worked into the roots!
Matt's redwood tree has ash from one of the Cali fires worked into the roots!
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Mario did the beautiful crushed opal backside for the piece
#99 -Akihiro Okama and Yoshinori Kondo
#99 -Akihiro Okama and Yoshinori Kondo
This gem, put together by Aki, features one of Yoshi's early flower dot stacks
This gem, put together by Aki, features one of Yoshi's early flower dot stacks
Aki's retti with pulled dots adorns the other side
Aki's retti with pulled dots adorns the other side
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Aki included pinwheeling around the equator
#100 - Mike Gong and Travis Weber
#100 - Mike Gong and Travis Weber
Travis put this gem together with one of Mike's double fumicellos
Travis put this gem together with one of Mike's double fumicellos
Travis' amazing dot work is everywhere else around this marble
Travis' amazing dot work is everywhere else around this marble
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#101 - Mike Gong and John Bridges
#101 - Mike Gong and John Bridges
Mike put this sweet piece together with some of John's twisted and fumed wigwags inside
Mike put this sweet piece together with some of John's twisted and fumed wigwags inside
Mike's signature dotstacking goes all around the equator
Mike's signature dotstacking goes all around the equator
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#102 - Ryan Teurfs and Chris Hanson
#102 - Ryan Teurfs and Chris Hanson
Chris Hanson's flower is seen here
Chris Hanson's flower is seen here
Ryan put this piece together with his amazing complex honeycomb wrapped around it
Ryan put this piece together with his amazing complex honeycomb wrapped around it
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#103 - Ryan Teurfs and Nathan Middleton
#103 - Ryan Teurfs and Nathan Middleton
Ryan put this homnyecomb wrap together with one of Nathan's big murrine bees on the surface
Ryan put this homnyecomb wrap together with one of Nathan's big murrine bees on the surface
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#104 - Calvin Mickle and Andrew Brown
#104 - Calvin Mickle and Andrew Brown
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#105 - Calvin Mickle and Natey Biskind
#105 - Calvin Mickle and Natey Biskind
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#106 - Gateson Recko and Andrew Brown
#106 - Gateson Recko and Andrew Brown
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#107 - Gateson Recko and Josh Sable
#107 - Gateson Recko and Josh Sable
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#108 - Josh Sable and Jack Hanshaw
#108 - Josh Sable and Jack Hanshaw
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#109 - Josh Sable and Jack Hanshaw
#109 - Josh Sable and Jack Hanshaw
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#110 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
#110 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
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#111 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
#111 - John Kobuki and Bob Snodgrass
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#112 - Dan Benway and Paul Stephan
#112 - Dan Benway and Paul Stephan
This big piece features both versions of Dan's Asanoha Castle
This big piece features both versions of Dan's Asanoha Castle
Paul's Mario images are sprinkled throughout the wraparound scene
Paul's Mario images are sprinkled throughout the wraparound scene
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Loaded with UV!
#113 - Robert Koch and Stehpen Boehme
#113 - Robert Koch and Stehpen Boehme
Robert put this beauty together with Steve's owls as the main focus
Robert put this beauty together with Steve's owls as the main focus
Rob's murrine surround the piece, including his cool trees!
Rob's murrine surround the piece, including his cool trees!
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Veggies, plants and critters galore!
#114 - Chad Parker and Kim Trett
#114 - Chad Parker and Kim Trett
One of Chad's Monsterz bee heads is the focal point
One of Chad's Monsterz bee heads is the focal point
The bee is laid over Kim's gold fumed honeycomb, along with her bee murrine eyes
The bee is laid over Kim's gold fumed honeycomb, along with her bee murrine eyes
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#115 - Chad Parker and Michael Mangiafico (Fig)
#115 - Chad Parker and Michael Mangiafico (Fig)
The backside features Michael's 3D crab
The backside features Michael's 3D crab
The main side has one of Chad's Monsterz surrounded by Michael's anemone
The main side has one of Chad's Monsterz surrounded by Michael's anemone
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