My hobby, sort of, half marble 'art'

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These are some of the things I have done. I used to glue half marbles on bowling balls for yard art..very pretty, but time consuming and my back couldnt keep up.So I started doing smaller things. Notice One of these is the jewelry tier I am starting to make, after seeing one on HT here.   I have the pieces shown. Should be easy enough. I use clear bath silicone, for outdoor stuff I used indoor/outdoor GEll .This is not major creativity but it is pretty and i have a passion for glass and shiny stuff!

3po3 · Answer

How creative. Nice work, Bernice. Maybe a stupid question, but how do you cut marbles in half?

Bernice H · Answer

Thanks for the kudos Steve. I felt really dorky after I saw the awesome mosaic thread. No , you dont cut marbles in half..you buy them that way. Walmart's has been the Lowest  prices I have seen, but other places have really good selections. I like the sheen/ shiney ones.

3po3 · Answer

Oh, I've never looked for half marbles. I just remember having a whole bunch of whole marbles when I was a kid.

Bernice H · Answer

Well you CAN use whole marbles if you want, just have to hold them until they set and dont fall off.Some on the black bowl are round , and i had to be patient.

Oh, a funny on me, story. I have a mirror hanging from my little basket weave fence, I was going to glue marbles on the mirror part because it is so non reflective anymore.  Well, as I was cleaning it off, i looked in the back , and in the nooks and crannies were several spider cocoons(?). One of the  moms ran for it. But as i was cleaning the cocoons off, I said to myself, Bernice, this isnt going to fly. Sure enuf, you take this inside and work on it, some spider or spider babies is going to crawl out and scare the bejeebers out of you!             So I hung it back up on the fence!  uurrgghh!

HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC · Answer

Nice idea ...i'd never seen half marbles before

Miriam Illions · Answer

I've never heard of half marbles. How cool!

Designs by BSB · Answer

creative uses Bernice! Maybe some of you may have seen these in the stores..  I think they call them gems.
I wish I wouldve kept my marbles.  Lost them long ago. ha.

Bernice H · Answer

@Becky Sue...hahhahaahahaa   me too.

Yep they are called gems.

Maria C · Answer

Very nice job...

Kelly S · Answer

Love your work Bernice. What are you doing now?

Debra Grieve · Answer

Very pretty! If I ever get the time, maybe I can make something like this!

Nicky · Answer

Hi, 
 I would Love to know how you cut the marbles in half. As well as other Glass objects you cut, how do you cut them in half?
 I really like the iteams you have made that are shown in the pictures, They are very pretty. 
 Thank you for you're time. I look forward to hearing back from you. 
Respectfully, 
Nicky

Sandie Lori · Answer

Since I'm on my husband's laptop, I'm technically logged in as him. (not sure why lol, but just to let everyone know it's a woman posting haha)...but the actual name for these are *flat back gems/gemstones*. If you just google *flat back gemstones*, you get numerous pics and links for them. :) 
 UPDATE: Ok saw that it DID post my own name...just has my hubby's picture. So confusing! LOL....OMGOSH! I also noticed it says I'm from somewhere in NC?? I'm in Canada! Sorry...this is sooooooooo messed up?? LOL

Terryfuntash · Answer

I love your work, I did a bowling ball , but couldnt figure out what to or how to cover the empty spaces, thank you so much for sharing

B · Answer

I can't wait to yet this myself. Great idea! Ty for sharing.

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