#32: Mark Ellinger - Founder of Glass Quest
- Author
- Brandon Ericson
- Published
- Tue 18 Feb 2020
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/62345766
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/)
