Geoffrey Beetem is regarded by many as the master glass artist in the use of dichroic glass in contemporary handmade glass marbles. Beetem’s fascination with glass began in 1980 while he studied stained glass techniques, which involved painting and fusion in creating effects. It was through this exposure to the technical aspects of glass and color theory that led Beetem to enrolled in a hot glass course at Ohio University.

Beetem’s well known Stardust Marbles originated from his concept of cosmic debris trailing comet as the comet fly’s thousands of miles and hour through space. The trailing frozen crystalline objects he refers to as stardust. The dichroic effect is a perfect match in creating the effect.

Collectors acquiring the finest contemporary handmade glass from the studio glass movement will long seek after his work, exhibited in galleries throughout the world and many of the finest permanent collections and museum displays.