RcMarbles

Artwork:

Each piece is made from molten glass using both solid glass rods and tubing. I also use various techniques and tools to achieve the final results. The designs are always different, but the techniques and tools have been used for generations.

Motivations:

I love watching people examining my work, asking how do you make it round? And wonder how this was done as they examine my pieces. Making a well-designed item with my hands gives me a sense of accomplishment. I enjoy each piece I do. And being able to make it out of glass is beyond words of expression..

Biography:

I have to thank a very dear and good friend Judie Gray; and her late husband Don for the help in getting me get started. Many influences have shaped my ability to work with glass. Attending The Studio at Corning New York. Learning more about glass blowing under Roger Parramore, Tim Drier, Jeffery Spencer, And One of the best course I have taken to date, Is with Loren Stump (Thanks Loren) Who taught me even more about glass and the torch. Another influence has been watching and interacting with fellow Lampworkers & Glassblowers. Whom you will get to see & read about in the following pages. One of my very best friends is Tim Landers, and a very good marble maker. Also Mike Edmonson who has given me a few pointers in my quest to make better marbles

Interests:

I love riding my Harley, Camping out with my grandson Bradley, and his little sister Emily. Who one day whats to be a marble maker . And visiting with other lampworkers and glassblowers around the country.