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  1. MarcoArellano

    Marbles from the 2020's

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    Gold & Silver Fuming Glass Work ⚗️

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    This set shows the materials and results from gold and silver fuming on glass marbles. The photos include metal rods with different color responses, a silver-wrapped marble, a gold-fumed example, and a piece with both metals applied. Also shown are black sand and gold flakes hand-panned from the Willamette River, which are part of the source material for the series. The focus is on how each metal reacts in the flame, how the fumes bond to the glass, and the color shifts produced under different heat conditions.
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    🎁🔥🏍️🚒 NATIONAL MARBLE MISSION BEGINS 🚗✨🔵 A successful first wave of marble filled holiday packages has launched across the United States, reaching toy runs from New York to Florida, San Diego, San Francisco, and the Pacific Northwest. Fire departments 🚒, motorcycle clubs 🏍️, car clubs 🚗, and community toy drives 🎁 are now receiving these small spheres of joy 🔵 each one meant to spark wonder, play, and connection during the giving season. This nationwide effort marks the beginning of an ongoing mission to share thousands of marbles with families, collectors, and communities far and wide. More shipments are already preparing for departure, carrying the spirit of generosity, tradition, and childhood imagination into the hands of those who need it most. ✨🌎🎄
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    Rooted in the belief that simple objects can spark imagination, the project seeks to revive the timeless joy of marbles as symbols of play, curiosity, and community connection. This first delivery represents the opening chapter in a wider effort. Beginning Friday, marble gift packs will be mailed to partner Toy Drives in several states, supported by friends, volunteers, and local groups eager to share the tradition. Each marble bag is a small piece of a larger story one discover a tiny treasure, a moment of wonder, and a reminder that play still matters. The “I Found a Marble” initiative was created to encourage communities to reconnect with classic toys, neighborhood games, and shared experiences. By distributing thousands of marbles across different cities, the project hopes to spark conversations, inspire local hunts, and quietly rebuild a culture of simple joy one marble at a time. As more states join the effort, the mission remains centered on generosity, imagination, and the belief that even the smallest gifts can carry big meaning. The journey continues this week as shipments begin, expanding a movement that belongs to everyone who chooses to take part.
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    A small red stocking filled with glass marbles marked the beginning of a new tradition today as the “I Found a Marble” Toy Giveaway completed its first Toy Drive drop off.
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    Artist Statement – Elsinore Benefit Night

    Walking into the Elsinore auction, I was struck by the energy artists, collectors, families, and supporters filling the room. The silent auction tables were busy, the live auction was lively, and the whole space felt warm and connected.

    As I moved through the gallery, I kept hearing people talk about the marble set: couples comparing bids, guests marking their cards, and several saying, “I really want that marble set.” Before I even reached the display, I knew it had captured attention.

    When I saw it, I understood why. The marbles were arranged on a mirrored glass tray, glowing under the lights, with the Press Play magazine feature on the Great Marble Hunt behind them a perfect reflection of Salem’s art community and the stories we’ve built this year.

    I had expected each marble to be auctioned separately, but seeing them offered as a full set made the moment even more meaningful. This was my second auction, and I’m grateful the work sold and helped support a historic Salem institution. Moments like this remind me why I create marbles bring people together, spark curiosity, and carry their stories forward.

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    Just dropped off nine handmade marbles for a community auction / benefit using my art to give back and keep creativity rolling into the new season. #999marbles 

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    🚀 Handmade Marble Racing Association – Team Update 🚀 🔮 #4 – Mystic Blu A deep cosmic blend of blue and green currents mysterious, balanced, and flowing with hidden power. 🎱 #5 – The Billiard Boys Classic 8-ball sharpness with a flash of red hustlers of the track, ready to break the pack wide open. 🔥 #6 – Fire Station Domination Blazing hot reds, yellows, and Dalmatian spots a fierce tribute to firehouse speed and courage. These three officially join the Handmade Marble Racing Association (HMRA) roster, expanding the team and setting the stage for even bigger competitions ahead. 🌀 -Marco Antonio Arellano #999Marbles
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    🏆 Race Recap Handmade Marble Racing Association 🏆 We took it upstairs so the public could see the action and they loved it! 🙌 Everything ran smoothly, and the track was rebuilt perfectly for competition. ⚡ The setup: 45-second lap track Handmade marbles — tested and proven to be the perfect size for racing Crowds gathered, cheered, and celebrated the runs 🥉 Highlight: The Georgia Marble placed 3rd overall against all strong competition. ✅ We’ve got a winner. We’ve got a winner. The success of this event shows the future is bright for the Handmade Marble Racing Association (HMRA). More races to come stay tuned! 🌀 — Marco
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    🎥 Filming & Streaming Update 🎥 Yes we will everything! 🙌 We’re currently: 🏁 Developing tracks 🏎️ Building a full marble racing circuit 🎥 Forming our filming/streaming team This will be part of the Handmade Marble Racing Association (HMRA) a new league dedicated to racing handmade marbles on professional tracks. 🌀 We plan to livestream on Twitch, Kick, and YouTube, with links shared on Marble Connection so everyone can follow along. This past weekend, we distributed 100+ handmade marbles during our scavenger hunt and at the starting line for races the marbles are the perfect size for track competition. — Marco
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    In a velvet box, 100 hand spun marbles were given to our first RSVPs each a small gesture of glass in motion.

    The Fall 2025 cover of Press Play Salem framed this moment with works by Chase Smith and Otto, echoing the lineage of Murano and the geometry of glass as contemporary art.

    Thank you to Press Play and to everyone who joined the hunt a community gathering that blurred craft, culture, and play.

    #999marbles 🌀

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      100 marbles 100 smiles 

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    🎪 Thank You, Salem! 🌀 Thank you every glass artist to everyone who participated in The Great Marble Hunt from the 🎠 Carousel to the 🏛️ Capitol, from the 🎯 starting line to the far corners of the city! 🙏 Thank you to the City of Salem for your support. 🎨 Thank you to the 100+ incredible artists who donated handmade marbles. 🎟️ Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d, registered, and showed up with smiles! 📰 Thank you to the press and media who helped us spread the word. 🏪 Thank you to the local businesses who participated, supported, or hosted drops. 👀 Thank you to the volunteers who helped hide the marbles… 🔍 …and the seekers who set out to find them! 🎭 And a very special thank you to the mystery droppers the unsung heroes of the hunt! Together, we placed joy and color into hundreds of hands. Together, we created a memory that will echo across the marbles of time. 💫 Until next time… keep your eyes open and your spirit curious. #TheGreatMarbleHunt #SalemOregon #MarbleDrop #999Marbles #CommunityArt #GlassArt
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    Yes. Free 4 All !!! 🎟️ RSVP is now closed — thank you to everyone who registered! 🙌 If you didn’t register, you’re still invited to join us for The Great Marble Hunt 🔥 Live glass marble demonstrations 🏁 Marble racing 🔄 Marble trading 🎲 Marble games all day 📍 120 Commercial Street, Salem, Oregon ✨ See you there! -Marco A. #999Marbles
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    🎠 001 – Cotton Candy Carousel Swirls of soft pink and dreamlike blue tumble together like spun sugar at a twilight carnival. “Cotton Candy Carousel” is a delicate storm of sweetness and nostalgia a fierce racer whose calm exterior masks a competitive core. Each twist of glass captures motion in stillness, echoing the elegant spin of a carousel horse. As the first-ever marble in the H.M.R.A., it leads the charge with grace and style. 🍑 002 – Georgia Peach This tangy fireball blends ripe peach orange with glowing blush pink, kissed with flashes of golden yellow like the last rays of a southern sunset. “Georgia Peach” is a bold sprinter juicy and ready to blaze down the track. With a sense of ripe abundance and attitude, this is the second marble to ever enter the Handmade Marble Racing Association a sunlit streak of pure Southern heat. 🐝 003 – Bumble Gum With soft pinks, sweet yellows, and buzzing blacks, “Bumble Gum” is an energetic swirl of sugar and sting. It brings together bubblegum colors and garden tones playful yet powerful. The swirling contrasts in its glass show how joy and tension live side by side. The third racer in the H.M.R.A., “Bumble Gum” dances across the track like a trickster bee with a sugar rush.
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    More tracks under construction HMRA – Handmade Marble Racing Association Handmade. Colorful. Competitive. Built to roll.
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