Handmade Marbles
Handmade marbles are small works of art that have transcended their original purpose as a childs plaything and are now hot collectibles. Some of the most desirable handmade marbles from a collecting point of view are the ones produced in Germany during the late 1800s. The time consuming process of having skilled craftsmen manipulate multicolored glass into small spheres limited the production of these amazing marbles making them even more appealing to collectors. Before the introduction of glass marbles handmade marbles were created out of material such as clay or agate. Some people speculate that marbles derived their name from real marble being used to make them. The history of handmade marbles goes back thousands of years spanning many cultures across the globe. Today glass is the material of choice for handmade vintage marbles collectors. The creative possibilities glass offers for producing three dimensional effects and incorporating different materials, such as different pieces of glass or metal, is unrivaled. Fortunately the passion for handmade marbles is shared by talented glass artists as well as collectors. Handmade marbles are still being produced today by skilled artisans.