Vintage German Swirl Marble Polish

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @stratocaster1greg
    @stratocaster1greg Год назад +4

    The fact Matthew is a Master Marble maker makes these turn out ultra nice.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Thanks, Greg. Very kind of you.

  • @nanciegreen8168
    @nanciegreen8168 8 месяцев назад +3

    I was NOT EXPECTING this! Very nice, screw others opinions on polishing, this is much more beautiful.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      I agree. Sometimes things just need to be restored to appreciate the beauty

  • @stratocaster1greg
    @stratocaster1greg 3 года назад +6

    Matthew you are an artist and a craftsman. They always look so much more beautiful after you restore them. I still keep some beat up marbles but some I like to have you restore. Those turned out amazing.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. They did turn out pretty.

    • @sh80611
      @sh80611 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@MarbleGems do you ever put any kind of oil on your marbles? Like olive or linseed oil? Sorry if that’s a dumb question

  • @BL-rb7jm
    @BL-rb7jm 11 месяцев назад +2

    They sure look nice polished.

  • @Al-yh1kv
    @Al-yh1kv Год назад +3

    great more to the 3 head unit, awesome tool you built, thanks for posting the videos, the marbles look great

  • @kerrycorboy9531
    @kerrycorboy9531 Год назад +3

    Beautiful work.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      thank you. I am always amazed myself.

  • @oldscoolcooldiecast1879
    @oldscoolcooldiecast1879 Год назад +5

    I’ll always want my marbles looking there best not into them for the money. They look amazing

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Thanks. It is always fun to see the marble transform from an old beat up think to something of beauty.

  • @kevinreese3912
    @kevinreese3912 Год назад +1

    Fantastic device for polishing.

  • @nataliemills-sq1tk
    @nataliemills-sq1tk Год назад +4

    You do wonderful work. I was wondering if you provide this service, for a fee of course. I have a couple of old German that could use a little polishing.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад +1

      Occasionally I accept a commission to polish marbles. I barely cover the expense of my time. You can find my email address on my home page and click on "more..."

  • @williammelear2906
    @williammelear2906 Год назад

    We have been digging our family farm that was built in 1873 and marbles are our favorite find. We have a jar full from clay to modern. Might try polishingsome newer ones but the older hand made will stay in the display case.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      I have been working in my garden before and found marbles. The house was built in 1968. Funny how those little marbles never loose their luster.

  • @apismellifera1000
    @apismellifera1000 2 года назад +1

    Those are nice Hey have you watched Rocks Cousteau doing his awesome marble digs on trash dumps? He also finds those German hand made spiral swirls like yours in this video

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад +1

      Yes, I have watched some of his videos. It is amazing what he finds in the stream below where the marble companies used to be and where the cullet and rejects were dumped. It is also amazing what he finds in old decomposed trash heaps. I have found old marbled digging in my garden or yard. Someone needs to invent a marble detector! LOL

  • @bigmoney3405
    @bigmoney3405 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful! Very cool, thanks !

  • @billybobwombat2231
    @billybobwombat2231 20 дней назад

    Thank you 🙂🦘

  • @micheldekam3491
    @micheldekam3491 Год назад +1

    Cool. Greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Greetings! Do you have lots of old marbles in your country?

  • @stephenkreutzer9444
    @stephenkreutzer9444 Год назад

    Have you taken before and after measurements of the marbles, like diameter or weight? I'd be curious to know how much (or rather how little) loss there is when polishing. I see both sides of the debate, but that shine and detail afterwards is just breathtaking! Fantastic work - thank you for sharing!

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Yes. I am often very surprised at how little material actually needs grinding. You think it is a lot but most of the time, less that 0.125 inch or 1/8 to remove most bad chips.

  • @normanpowers9787
    @normanpowers9787 15 дней назад

    Do you polish marbles for private parties. I have a whole bunch I would love polished

  • @fredellingsen5973
    @fredellingsen5973 Год назад

    awesome job great craftsmanship cool machine

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the compliment.

  • @wmaheu
    @wmaheu 2 года назад +1

    great job

  • @kyledelgado2356
    @kyledelgado2356 Год назад

    These are really nice.

  • @davidbieloh1382
    @davidbieloh1382 2 года назад

    Quick question: with such precise work like this, how do people know marbles have been polished and ground? I know one method is by looking at the pintails to see if the lines no longer meet at the poles, but neither of these marbles look to be affected that way at all. Incredible job.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад +1

      That is a great question. You are right. The pontil (small swirly where the marble was cut from the main stick of glass) of the marble generally is ground away. Also, any glass folds are ground away. And the marble is perfectly round when I finish with it. Vintage hand made marble gnerally are never so round. For machine made marbles the folds can get ground away.

  • @altongill7730
    @altongill7730 2 года назад

    GOOD EVENING FROM WATERVILLE, MAINE. I WAS DOING SOME RESEARCH ON ANTIQUE MARBLE RESTORATION AND CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO. I WANTED TO ASK IF YOU PROVIDE A POLISHING SERVICE AND IF SO HOW MUCH WOULD YOU CHARGE. THANKS. AMAZING VIDEO BY THE WAY. KINDEST REGARDS, ALTON GILL

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад

      I really don't sorry. I have done it in the past, but it was only as a favor.

  • @veniente
    @veniente Год назад +1

    Gracias!

  • @EPGglass
    @EPGglass Год назад

    I need one of these!!!! Would you ever make me one?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      I don't make glass marbles. Check out Moon Marble Company in Kansas City Kansas. They have a very nice collection of hand made marbles for sale. Also see Mad Man Marbles on Ebay. He may have some for sale.

  • @GreenGenes71
    @GreenGenes71 6 месяцев назад

    Do you offer this as a service? I have a large German Swirl I would like to pay to have polished.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Occasionally I polish marbles for patrons. See my About page where you will find my email address and email me.

  • @davidbieloh1382
    @davidbieloh1382 2 года назад

    Beautiful work. And such an innovative device and process. Did you invent this
    Device?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад

      The grinder. Not really. There are many commercially made large three cup sphere grinders. I just needed something very small that I could do 3/4 inch to 2 inch marbles on. I also polish agate marbles I make with this little machine. Thanks for the question.

  • @edward-pe1tn
    @edward-pe1tn 11 месяцев назад

    can you grind an old German swirl for me, I like your work

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      possibly. Send me an email. See my About page or home page.

  • @ryanhooksem1595
    @ryanhooksem1595 Месяц назад

    Would this process take off the pontil?

  • @JohnWilliams-ft6bj
    @JohnWilliams-ft6bj Год назад +1

    Hi do you do this what do you charge to do this

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      generally the big marbles start at $35

  • @Amy_Penney1234
    @Amy_Penney1234 Год назад

    Oh, if only I could afford to have this setup! How much do you charge? Do you do this for others?!? I have a German I love but is all scratched up!

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Generally I start at about $30 a marble. It takes a lot of time. I don't do it as a business, more of a favor.

  • @auniversalwoman
    @auniversalwoman 2 года назад

    You haven't done a video in awhile. I hope you are doing alright. Thanks for your generous, enriching videos!

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад +2

      I am doing great. I have three channels and most of my focus in on OutFishing13.

    • @auniversalwoman
      @auniversalwoman 2 года назад

      @@MarbleGems cool! Will check it out also

  • @eyedeasonutube
    @eyedeasonutube Год назад

    How can you be reached for restoration/polishing my marbles

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      See my About page on the Home page of my channel. My email is there

  • @Jc2260
    @Jc2260 Год назад

    Are you in Utah by any chance? I am wondering if we are neighbors! I want to start making marbles.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Yes. I live in Provo

  • @robertburger8286
    @robertburger8286 2 года назад

    Excellent vid! Couldn't see what happens to a pontil mark after polishings, can some of it remain?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад

      no, not really. The pontil gets removed and polished. Most of them are gone though through all the chips.

    • @andreweliason713
      @andreweliason713 Год назад

      ​@@MarbleGemsHello! Would you kindly send me your contact address to which I'd send a photo and request for quotation. Thank you.

  • @MaikWeber-h9c
    @MaikWeber-h9c 4 месяца назад

    Rat rod or finest kind of custom car. Best analogue I can come up with.

  • @standuggan9740
    @standuggan9740 Год назад

    Please comment, Where do I get the components to build such a specialized piece of equipment? Or does it make sense to send them out to you or some other person like you?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      I recommend making one if you like this sort of thing. I bought all my components on Amazon and the hardware store.

  • @Tonylady1
    @Tonylady1 3 года назад

    Great job! Where did you buy this machine?

  • @nanciegreen8168
    @nanciegreen8168 8 месяцев назад

    Is that a yellow core?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      maybe. I am not a marble collection professional on old German marbles.

  • @johnadams-rx6gf
    @johnadams-rx6gf 2 года назад

    How can I reach you? Do you still offer these services? Thank you!

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад

      See my About tab. My contact email is there.

  • @canicasdecoleccion8701
    @canicasdecoleccion8701 Год назад

    Hi are you still polishing marbles

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Not as much as I used to. But I have done some in the last 12 months. Send me an email

  • @robbybobby64
    @robbybobby64 2 года назад

    Nice contraption.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      Thanks. It has worked well.

  • @danmcdonald3270
    @danmcdonald3270 2 года назад

    What’s the sanding pads ur using

    • @shanghunter7697
      @shanghunter7697 Год назад

      May i ask what sanding pads you're using, WOULD have great quick results. Just saying.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      watch this video. I use 4 inch polishing pads for a granite or stone polishing grinder ruclips.net/video/Y2ynrV8IWS8/видео.html

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      see my comment.

  • @tonycurry
    @tonycurry Год назад

    Can you build me one of those machines?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  Год назад

      I am not sure i want to make another one. I need to publish my how-to video showing people how I made this one.

  • @nicholaslindenmeyer6472
    @nicholaslindenmeyer6472 2 года назад

    Nice!

  • @tommysands8700
    @tommysands8700 Год назад +1

    Can I send you a marble to polish for me?

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  Год назад

      Send me an email to MarbleGems@gmail.com. I need a picture and size.

  • @BL-rb7jm
    @BL-rb7jm 11 месяцев назад

    I'm almost 70 and I have some marbles that I had when I was a kid. But a lot of them. I got rid of and now I'm keeping a few if you so i'd like to find out what they could be worth..
    Unfortunately, I got about 6 shooter marbles that I have really deep scratches and chips. I think I should just throw them but who's gonna buy those. I used to play marbles with the boys and get so good that they didn't want me around. Because I take their steelies and I take their cobs. And they were angry LO. L.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      funny story. thanks for sharing.

  • @shaneapplegate1975
    @shaneapplegate1975 Год назад +2

    I've been collecting since the 70s and I never purchase polished marbles I avoid them at all costs and always try to get them in their original form. Polishing a marble in my opinion is the same as cleaning a vintage coin or gun remove the patina remove the value end of story ✌️ anyhow I'm glad you're into marbles I just hate seeing you polish them cheers 🍻

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад +1

      I understand your sentiment. There is history in all those moons and chips. :) However, the old beauty can be appreciated when polished. Thanks for commenting.

    • @shaneapplegate1975
      @shaneapplegate1975 4 месяца назад

      @@MarbleGems 💯👍✌️

  • @nanciegreen8168
    @nanciegreen8168 8 месяцев назад +1

    People do buy polished.

  • @deception720
    @deception720 3 года назад

    My first youtube video was on my collection of marbles... ITS GOTTEN SOOO MUCH BIGGER SINCE THEN! its wild..
    +

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад

      Keep going! One cannot have too many marbles. I carry one in my pocket every day

  • @jameycornell1375
    @jameycornell1375 2 года назад

    I can’t see where that would decrease the value of the marbles

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  2 года назад +1

      Some collectors only want pure original. The person I sent these too was thrilled with the finished marbles.

    • @ScottKing-dr2cs
      @ScottKing-dr2cs 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@MarbleGemsI was more then thrilled....AMAZING.

  • @nanciegreen8168
    @nanciegreen8168 8 месяцев назад

    I read the yellow core is most rare.

  • @melockavich9596
    @melockavich9596 Год назад

    that marble is worth big bucks

    • @ScottKing-dr2cs
      @ScottKing-dr2cs 6 месяцев назад

      It's my marble and I'm selling if you're interested.

    • @ScottKing-dr2cs
      @ScottKing-dr2cs 6 месяцев назад

      It's for sale if you are interested

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      I am sure it is. I have seen them sell on Etsy for over $100 each.

  • @oldscoolcooldiecast1879
    @oldscoolcooldiecast1879 Год назад +1

    Wanna sell it 😂

    • @ScottKing-dr2cs
      @ScottKing-dr2cs 6 месяцев назад +1

      Hello, if you are still interested it was my marble that he polished. I'm selling it along with the rest of my German swirls and everything else I have.

    • @oldscoolcooldiecast1879
      @oldscoolcooldiecast1879 6 месяцев назад

      @@ScottKing-dr2cs I’m interested how can I get in contact with you

    • @oldscoolcooldiecast1879
      @oldscoolcooldiecast1879 6 месяцев назад +1

      I’m interested for sure buddy

    • @ScottKing-dr2cs
      @ScottKing-dr2cs 6 месяцев назад

      @@oldscoolcooldiecast1879 well I'm taking offers right now so let me know.

    • @ScottKing-dr2cs
      @ScottKing-dr2cs 6 месяцев назад

      @@oldscoolcooldiecast1879 shoot me your email and we can discuss. I have 12 other German swirls I'm selling along with a ton of other marbles.

  • @lelonbond6682
    @lelonbond6682 Год назад

    i knew a man who heated marbles and redid them.he used carbon molds.

    • @MarbleGems
      @MarbleGems  4 месяца назад

      wow. That would be fascinating to see. Mad Man Marbles would remelt old marbles and make bigger ones. Seems he did some from JABO marbles.