Pictures And Names Of Marbles

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Pictures and names of marbles.

See more ideas about marble glass marbles paperweights. Many were quarried and ground in germany and then exported to america and other countries. 18 excellent pictures of marbles. Statuary marbles are noted for usually having a uniform background.

No one knows exactly when the first marbles were invented but they date back to the times of the ancient egyptians greeks and romans who played with marbles made of stone clay or polished nuts. Agates or aggies by the middle of the nineteenth century marbles made of agate had become so popular that the word aggie a nickname for agate came to be used for all stone marbles. This marble type typically comes in light gray tones and displays darker and larger veining while maintaining a polished glossy and reflective surface. These marble names refer to categories of marbles.

Marbles are surprisingly well suited for photography. Aug 7 2013 explore cynthia s board marbles followed by 428 people on pinterest. Sep 29 2016 this pin was discovered by dinah garcia. Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games.

Their small size and variety of color make them perfect as still life objects allowing for a wide range of moods and styles.