The Global Marble Hunt – A Journey of Hides and Seek

[MarcoArellano]

Hi everyone,

 

I’m launching The Global Marble Hunt, a long-term adventure where I hide handmade marbles in public places for others to find. I’m currently working in the state of Oregon and kicking things off with a marble hunt in Salem. From there, the plan is to take these hunts across the U.S., and eventually around the world.

 

Some will be quick “stash and dash” drops, others will be larger organized hunts — but all will be documented here.

If you like the idea of searching for marbles out in the wild — or hiding a few for someone else to discover — I hope you’ll follow along.

 

Here’s to the thrill of the hunt and the joy of the find.

 

— Marco / The Global Marble Hunt Team

[MarcoArellano]

Oregon-based and rooted at Northstar’s Portland home, my marble quest begins with their vivid borosilicate hues marking the first stones of this global hunt

Thank you Bob thank you Abe

🧭🌍✈️🔮❤️‍🔥❓🧳🗺️🏴‍☠️💎📍🎒💥

#999Marbles

#TreasureChestOfGlass

#MarbleHunt

Northstar Glassworks, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, produces a remarkable array of Borocolour® borosilicate glass 

[MarcoArellano]

🔥🌍 Huge thanks to Northstar for the 🔥 colors! I’ll be testing combos, documenting each marble, and sharing how these hues evolve from pocket-sized gems to global giveaways. 💎📦🎥
#999Marbles #Glassblowing #NorthstarGlass #MarbleDrop

 

[MarcoArellano]

🌍✨ **Global Marble Hunt** ✨🌍 Fresh handmade marbles hidden in public spots 🎨🔮 Look for the stickers 👀🎟️ the mystery marble may be waiting behind! Street art meets geocaching 🚶‍♂️🗺️ … new twists & gameplay coming soon 🎯🔥

  #999Marbles 

[MarcoArellano]

🎨 Northstar Stack: Color Testing for the Global Marble Hunt

I’ve received a selection of rods from Northstar Glass and TAG in Portland, Oregon each one labeled, separated, and ready for flame testing. These colors will be twisted, spun, and formed into marbles for the upcoming Global Marble Hunt. From cadmiums to experimentals, Northstar has long guided the borosilicate world. Now, their palette becomes part of this worldwide event 1 color per marble, or blended in new combinations discovered through the torch. 🌍 North Star… is color
Thank you to the teams at Northstar and TAG for fueling this work.
More colors coming. More marbles to roll.

Let’s spin.
—Marco A.
Salem, Oregon

[MarcoArellano]

Round 1 st done 

Thank you to the teams at Northstar and TAG for fueling this work.

More colors coming. More marbles to roll.

 

Let’s spin.

—Marco A.

Salem, Oregon

[MarcoArellano]

These colors will be twisted, spun, and formed into marbles for the upcoming Global Marble Hunt.

 

Let’s spin.

—Marco A.

Salem, Oregon

[MarcoArellano]

Happy New Year, Salem. 🎉
First Monday of year and a handmade glass marble is hidden somewhere downtown. 👀
Watch video for clues and follow trail.
🌀 Mystery Marble Monday
📍 Great Marble Hunt
Salem, Oregon

120 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301

#999Marbles 

[MarcoArellano]

[MarcoArellano]

Wow that was fast.

I was standing nearby and watched it get picked up almost instantly.

Happy New Year to everyone