Published: 4/29/2012

Collect Call: Conklin's Marbles

John Conklin, of Whitehouse, has collected more than 300 glass marbles and other spherical works of art. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Collector John Conklin holds a glass jellyfish nestled inside a marble made by JD Anderson. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo More than 300 glass marbles and spheres are displayed in a lighted curio cabinet. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mr. Conklin says he can hold a piece in his hand and tell whether it is a perfect sphere or has imperfections. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tiny letters spell out the words "Glass Addiction" inside this marble. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A bubble gum machine holds the marbles John Conklin has had since childhood. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo An octopus-themed sphere by Josh Mazet. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A skull pendant by a Japanese artist. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Pieces from Hot House Glass artists Larry Zengel and Brett Young, in Bowling Green. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A white skull appears in the abdomen of this spider by artist Wesley Fleming. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo An eyeball by artist Jay Taylor. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo John Conklin serves as moderator of Glass Addiction at http://glassaddictionforum.com. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Collect Call: Conklin's Marbles

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