Miniaturemarbles.com
About Us
1997 The Year it all Started!
J. R. Hooper began his career in art glass in 1997, initially focusing on creating handmade glass marbles and selling them to local shops in the Asheville, NC area. Since then, his Miniature Marbles have gained international recognition. Pictured here with his wife, Rebecca Hooper, they have transformed Miniature Marbles into a remarkable venture (Well, not really a Legend, but we wanted to say something that sounded impressive).
2024 And still Alive and Kicking!
In 2023, Rebecca Hooper has taken over as the Primary Artist in the Glass Studio, focusing on creating exquisite handmade glass marbles. Despite persistent rumors of his death in both 2011 and 2017, J. R. Hooper is still alive and well, teaching his wife the intricacies of the business. If they navigate through the learning process successfully, Rebecca will eventually take over the studio. She has even threatened to clean it, so we'll see what happens...
Handmade
All of our handmade glass marbles, beads, and pendants are crafted by hand. Period. Yes, our Miniature Glass Marbles, created by J. R. Hooper and Rebecca Hooper, are also made by hand, 'One-Off' or literally one at a time, and each one is absolutely unique and one of a kind.
