The D.A.S. Appalachian Harmony Marbles Run With David Tamulevich

An inside look with David Tamulevich at the “Appalachian Harmony” marble run from Dave’s Appalachian Swirls, produced on May 31st. 2021.
This is one of the only West Virginia Swirl machines still active and producing collectable marbles in the region. We will take a look at the machine in action and walk through the marble examples from this one day run.The marbles measure approximately 3/4” In diameter and many contain different variations of aventurine and Lutz.
Dave’s Appalachian Swirls ( aka D.A.S.) is owned and operated by glass mater Dave McCollough, in Pennsboro, West Virginia.
The artisans for the run were :
Dave McCullough
Richard McKnight
David McCullough
Jim Storesburg
Paul Simmons
A special thank you to Linda Simmons, Dave McCollough, David Tamulavich and all of the investors for making this terrific run a reality.
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[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Love these videos. Just got a box Set of these ordered never relized West Virginia was known for marbles atleast nothing like what ur channel shows

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thank you Old School ! West Virginia is probably responsible for 90% of the American made marbles. I’m glad you enjoy the videos !

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

@@stephenbahrmarblesjust got mine today and all i can say is they will be passed down to my kids. Cant see selling something so buitiful. I call them my West Virginia pearls 😂. Appreciate ya brother

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Oh cool Old School , it sounds like you got a nice group ! Yes I would keep them away from the kid’s play.

[@micheldekam3491]

I have seen all your videos on marbles i guess but these are maybe the nicest marbles. Those lutz ones are amazing! That man is a real craftsman. Great info and great to see a machine working. As far as i know we have no marble-makers here in Europe anymore. Would be cool to have a machine here.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Yes the DAS and Jabo Contract run marbles are custom! Hopefully someone will catch the marble making bug in Europe one day soon . There are only a few factories left here in the United States. Marble King , D.A.S. and New London Glassworks.

[@apismellifera1000]

I would love to see marbles made using colored bottle glass like brown bottle swirls, green wine bottle swirls and cobalt blue bottle swirls

[@apismellifera1000]

@@stephenbahrmarbles I think it would be cool if you threw some volcanic obsidian glass into the tank and let it mix with clear glass and make volcano glass marbles

[@MrMresso]

Thanks for creating this awesome video to share our fun marble hobby with the world. Let's try to do more of these in the future! Imagine if we could have a nicely edited video such as this for every single DAS run...lots of work, but worth it.

[@AScottB]

Thanks for the upload! What a great video demonstrating Dave's brilliance! I love me some DAS!!

[@straightshooter3643]

Again Mr. Bahr, thank you. I truly appreciated the peek into the making of these! Your videos continue to increase my knowledge of marbles and I am greatful, thank you for your efforts.

[@CoinandRelicOntario]

Those are some truly amazing marbles, thanks for sharing this Stephen!! Cheers, Andrew.

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

Now you gotta do a Sammys mountain marbles. I have no idea how to tell them apart, other than I know I bought some from a certain run between Sammys and Dave’s. Might as well do a Jabo video too; who just went out of business last year; as I’m sure you know.

[@cardboardking7774]

Mr. Bahr- thank you for the quick response to my email. I really enjoy the videos.

[@adrymoctezuma3106]

Beautiful Marbles!! Great video, congratulations from Mexico, new suscriber!

[@thingsinkansas4387]

These are some nice colors

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

For sure! This was a good run

[@dpterrell17]

Does DAS run often and are runs open to visitors?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Doug , there are usually several runs done per year with private investors who helped put in the money for the tank and machine several years ago. It’s not really available to the general public.

[@RaiuAdami]

Could you do a video on JABO? I'm very interested in a specific kind of marble Jabo and DAS may have made but need to know more about Jabo to maybe get an idea specifically how to track it down

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Raiu yes I’ve filmed a Jabo Classics video, but need to edit it. Good luck with the identification! Many of the Jabo / D.A.S. Contract run marbles are nearly impossible to tell apart because there was so much variation within the run.

[@RaiuAdami]

I'm so curious on how much it even costs to start making marbles. I imagine the machines certainly aren't cheap

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

You’re right Raiu , the gas costs alone to heat the glass is a major issue.

[@xymoriintus]

Hey Stephen, Dave mentioned 2008 in this video, what's the significance of that year?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi xym, that would have been around the time that Dave Mc Cullough began producing custom contract runs.

[@johnmeinhart3551]

Hello, Where did you and him get those wall display shelfs? My collection is growing and have been looking around for a solution.

[@johnmeinhart3551]

@@stephenbahrmarbles Thanks so much. I will keep my eye out for some

[@jodavis650]

I'm so lost I've been trying to tell the difference ever since I found a bag of marbles up in the attic of the house I got, the owners passed away and so did their only child who was in his sixties..they were in a marble bag ..I'm still trying to learn..some have a hole knocked in them, some have a clamp looking mark all different types I'm guessing lol I'll keep watching to learn at least you show examples

[@LoveDanielColin]

Black AV Reptiles!! 🔥

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Yes !

[@AllenCrawford3]

These are some of the most beautiful marbles I've ever seen. The love for the craft is palpable. Can you tell us viewers how they might become subscribers or patrons of these runs?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

The runs are sponsored by investors. I think the best way to support the runs would be by buying their marbles. They show up on EBay a lot.

[@AllenCrawford3]

Just ordered my first lot. Excited! @@stephenbahrmarbles

[@johnbravo2301]

REPOSTED from ebay marble seller R.I.P. Dave McCullough, who's passing last week, Oct. 13th, 2024, ends another chapter in marble history, whom Dave was key in many. From Champion Agate, to JABO, Inc., to Sammy's Mountain Marbles, to Dave's Appalachian Swirls, Dave played a hands-on role in the making of Millions of marbles for decades, as well as inspiring and helping others in the contemporary marble fields. Many other lives were greatly affected and influenced by his creations, as well.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thank you for sharing John ! He was the gold standard and cornerstone for marble making in this country for several decades . He had a beautiful soul , he will be sorely missed! 🌟

[@corrielawton8551]

Where can I buy bulk 5 gallon buckets?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

That’s probably not doable, Try Sully’s marbles

[@corrielawton8551]

How do I become an investor so I can get bulk marbles?

[@normanpowers9787]

Hi do you sale these

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

No, but you can find them on eBay.

[@thearrowheadreapers8668]

Hey artifacts and big racks gave ya a shout out. Figured I'd give you a sub.👍🏹

[@thearrowheadreapers8668]

Thank you Sir. I've just begun collecting marbles. So I'll be checking out your videos.👍🏹