Sixteen marble artists are at the 15th annual Marble Crazy show today and Saturday in Bonner Springs, Kan.
The artists are taking turns demonstrating their work at the Moon Marble Co., 600 E. Front St., on K-32 just west of K-7 in Bonner Springs.
Artists come from throughout the nation, and some from this area, to make marbles using glass imported from Italy. While there is a furnace on site for this event, most of the artists are using a torch to craft the marbles this weekend, according to the event organizers.
Often, handmade marbles start at $25 and some can fetch up to $1,200 in price.
There is no charge for the public to attend and watch demonstrations of marble-making. The event is open from now until 9 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
In conjunction with the Bonner Springs event, a marble collectors’ show is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Holiday Inn, 8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, by the Kansas City Marble Collectors Club. Admission is free.
For further information call the Moon Marble Co. at 913-441-1432, or visit the website at www.marblecrazy.com.