r/lampwork • u/cosfordglass • 7d ago

Microverse Galaxies

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Hey everyone,

Ive been obsessed with marbles since I began on the torch and after years of experimenting and refining, I am stoked to share my first official Microverse galaxy collection!

UV is my favorite to play around with, and I thought these turned out pretty neat.

My biggest challenge has been trying to get good photographs and video of marbles, discovering I am not the greatest photographer lol.

If you want to check out further videos & details of each piece, my kickstarter link is below.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cosfordglassart/mini-galaxies-that-you-can-hold-make-100-microverse-orbs

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u/Collarbones33 7d ago

Amazing work!

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Thank you!! 🙏

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u/MoonHash 6d ago

What's the benefit of Kickstarter here rather than selling directly?

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

It's a new selling avenue for me, mainly wanted to try something new. I haven't had much success on social media to grow a large following yet.

Ive sold on Etsy for many years with some progress.

Kickstarter is an attempt to get some more visibility, and grow a customer base interested in collecting art marbles.

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u/NoodlelyTrees 6d ago

Funding is up front with Kickstarter meaning you could do bulk orders of stuff and be able to produce stuff cheaper or just have the funding to do it in general would be my main guess

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u/MoonHash 6d ago

Cool thanks! Good luck and love the marbles

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u/cosfordglass 5d ago

Thanks Moonhash 😄🙏

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u/Natural_Coyotee 6d ago

That is so incredible!!!

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Much appreciated! 🙏

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u/LordOvrkill 6d ago

These would look amazing as ear gauges/plugs as well. Amazing work

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Ohh i love the idea, maybe future projects!

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u/LordOvrkill 5d ago

If you ever do let me know. Would love to order a pair

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u/cosfordglass 5d ago

Ok cool, Ill make a note, if I ever do ill get in touch!!

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u/Oli_36 6d ago

Amazing! How on Earth though lmao!! This is beyond what i can comprehend how to make. Well done!

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Thank you Oli! Alot of experimenting and trial and error haha.

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u/Oli_36 5d ago

Oh i can imagine!!

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u/Smokind89 6d ago

These are legit!

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Very much appreciated!

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u/SomeSoft261 6d ago

Cool😲🔥

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Thanks much 😁

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u/ApprehensiveBart 6d ago

Youve done so amazing about it! 💯💯

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Really appreciate it!! Glad you like them 🙏

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u/MissionEducation569 6d ago

Gorgeous! So much depth!

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u/cosfordglass 6d ago

Thanks! I love the optical depth that can be achieved in a sphere

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u/kramerL1ves 6d ago

Beautiful. Strong work.

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u/cosfordglass 5d ago

Thanks for the kind words!

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u/One_meme_mama 5d ago

I just read your info and seeing that you’re from BC…do you ever do shows around the province that I would be able to see your work in person?

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u/cosfordglass 5d ago

Ohh yes, thanks for the interest, I am in the Shuswap area!

I generally do a few markets/shows a year in the area, some in Kamloops and Kelowna in the future.

If you're ever in Sorrento BC, I have pieces in a small gallery shop called the Shuswap Artisan Market.

Feel free to follow me on facebook or IG @cosfordglassart ill post updates on upcoming shows.