This evening we would like to introduce you to the world of the Rolling Ball Machine, and in particular the all-encompassing website, Kugelbahn (which also includes Falk Keuten’s informative Kugelbahn blog)
The Rolling Ball Machine is a close relative of automata and kinetic sculpture, and the machines have much of the same appeal. There are some incredible artist built machines to discover. Check out Mark Bischof’s site, or
If you want to have a go at making a rolling ball sculpture yourself visit Mark Gough’s site (link gone), which shows you just how he makes his machines.
There are also a whole range of marble run toys to choose from. The Swiss company Cuboro make a beautiful wooden set, which has endless possibilities. Visit their website and download an online version to construct your own virtual marble run.
Click here to try the Online Demo-kit from Cuboru.
Falk Keuten says:
Surprise, surprise, Sarah !! Night greets with a new work of japanese user “denha”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV58RE-VyeY
Best wishes
Falk