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#32: Mark Ellinger - Founder of Glass Quest


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Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/
  • Great Northwest Glass Quest (https://thegreatnwglassquest.com/
  • Dave Chihuly (https://www.chihuly.com/
  • Making of the Glass Floats (https://bit.ly/2H0zkv1
  • The Gilded Gallery (https://stanwoodcamanoart.com/

Key Points of Interest:

  • Grew up in Lake Washington area 
  • Went to Everett Community College briefly before starting up with a glass blowing company 
  • Mark saw a special on Dave Chihuly 
  • Then got started with a company doing grunt work 
  • But eventually, they began showing him the ropes 
  • Mark explains the process of glass blowing 
  • He also explains how he’s not full of “hot air” 😛 
  • What were the biggest pieces Mark has ever made? 
  • Mark talks about what made him decide to go out on his own 
  • He and his son, Marcus, both learn from each other. 
  • Where was the first glass quest Mark made floats for? 
  • How did Mark get Glass Quest Started? 
  • What is one of Mark’s most memorable experiences of Glass Quest. 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)  
  • Matzke Sculpture Garden (http://www.matzkefineart.com/
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