Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone A Stress-Free Place to Relax and Talk Glass    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  jabo opals          Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone Forum Index -> Marbles & Glass Chat View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message duffyman Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 427 Location: duffy ohio Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:47 pm    Post subject: jabo opals found this older bag of jabo opals at a yard sale this mornin....im thinkin thyre before 98....thats when i started buyin in bulk...... _________________ my feet haint mates... but they sleep together Back to top sandycattzz Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 843 Location: with Waldo Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:56 pm    Post subject: Those are COOOO-EL Steve!!! Back to top lstmmrbls Site Admin Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 696 Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 7:48 pm    Post subject: Are they slightly irridescent and why are they called opals. I am guessing they are opalescent back lit? Peace,Galen _________________ Peace,Galen Back to top vince Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 58 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:18 pm    Post subject: Those are amazing! How did you light them up that way? Dan Back to top duffyman Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 427 Location: duffy ohio Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:29 pm    Post subject: vince...i just took a picture of em on the window seat...galen...i stand corrected the real term here would be irridesent...like carnival glass...i was workin on the new laundry room here at the house and my brain was kinda into how i was gonna run the drain...lolol ...theyre bright --shiney and neato ifn you ask me....laundry hook-up is done and movin the washin machine tomorrow.....the dryer is next...thats purty ez just gotta run the 220...and install a vent.... _________________ my feet haint mates... but they sleep together Back to top lstmmrbls Site Admin Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 696 Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:13 pm    Post subject: Thanks Duffy, I didnt know Jabo fumed marbles. Now I will be on the look out. That drain running gets tough when the walls aren't at least 2x6. I am on a slab(LOL) Peace,Galen _________________ Peace,Galen Back to top Ponkochan Site Admin Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 2627 Location: Southeast Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:23 pm    Post subject: All the "sparkles" coming off of them remind me of Xmas time! They are gorgeous, Steve. I don't think that I've run across any iridescent Jabos yet either. _________________ Lizzy Back to top duffyman Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 427 Location: duffy ohio Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 2:33 pm    Post subject: lizzy...theres not many of em...just when somebody gets the idea to spray em...when dale simmons is on duty he will spray a few but i dont really think they do it too often...on plan anyhoo.... _________________ my feet haint mates... but they sleep together Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone Forum Index -> Marbles & Glass Chat All times are GMT - 4 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Marvelous Mibs----------------Marbles & Glass ChatMarble Myths & MisconceptionsPros & ConsArchivesThe LoungeThe Test Forum Welcome!----------------Community Guidelines & AnnouncementsContact the Moderators or Administrator The Collectors Corner----------------Collectors Anonymous  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com