This is the first marble of this type that I made. I don't think I did it the way I should have but I wanted to see the flower before I put the effort into making it into a marble. The frit in the back ground is a home made blend. The stand used spin trail rake technique with 3 marbles to hold it up. Each smaller marble has a vortex. I had a lot of fun working on this piece. It was not easy for me and I think I learned more from it then any one item before it. I hope you have enjoyed looking. More flower marbles to come soon!!!!!!!!!