They're back... 1" Uranium Glass Marbles

• Apr 20, 2011

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These appear to be the same 1" marbles that jayrob and others had, some of which were crackled.

They are listed as coming from England. Name of ebay store is Taff-Shacklands Treasures.

They have a few - in groups of three.

Just an FYI.

I ordered a set so I will post when I get them.


3 x 25mm (1") VASELINE GLASS MATTE MARBLES - VERY RARE | eBay

 

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• Apr 20, 2011

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Got 2 sets. Lets hope there good.
Thanks for heads up

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• Apr 20, 2011

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I have a good collection of Uranium marbles. I looked at those a while ago. I was weary of the "matte" finish. That means they are dull, not glossy. They are probably rejects.

 

• Apr 20, 2011

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Tech_Junkie said:

I have a good collection of Uranium marbles. I looked at those a while ago. I was weary of the "matte" finish. That means they are dull, not glossy. They are probably rejects.

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I wondered about that also. I have a bunch of the 5/8" and the 1" Opalescent. The only 1" clear I had our cat broke. So, it's worth it for me to check out. I'll post pics and info exactly when I get them and let you know.

 

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• Apr 20, 2011

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Those 1" marbles look pretty good! Nice find...

If you ever see the 1" ones that say 'translucent', those are the ones that are best. I can crackle those ones and they look awesome...

 

• Apr 20, 2011

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??? very curious on how you "crackle" them your self?
hammer?? lol

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• Apr 20, 2011

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oven to water

 

• Apr 20, 2011

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I hope we all realize these Uranium marbles are slightly radioactive. Don't try to take them on a plane.

 

• Apr 21, 2011

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Drew said:

oven to water

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Exactly. Repeating it makes more cracks. Just dont do it too many times, the marbles will shatter.

 

• Apr 21, 2011

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Drew said:

oven to water

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It´s quite easy. There are some usefull explanations on the www.


These are nice!

cracked+marbles.jpg (image)

 

• Apr 21, 2011

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everybody has these... but who has uranium glass BLOCKS?
http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/my-new-uranium-glass-colection-48635.html

 

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• Apr 21, 2011

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I'm jealous. :yabbem:

 

• Apr 28, 2011

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Any updates on the marbles?

 

• Apr 28, 2011

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Still awaiting mine...

 

• Apr 28, 2011

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What do you do with them? I'm guessing they light with a laser, but do you use them for anything or just to hit with lasers?

 

• Apr 28, 2011

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Tech_Junkie said:

Any updates on the marbles?

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Nothing yet. I'm hoping even though they are matte finish, that they are translucent.

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What do you do with them? I'm guessing they light with a laser, but do you use them for anything or just to hit with lasers?

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They glow instead of just lighting up when you shine a 405nm blu-ray laser on them. But that's about it.

 

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