A glass orb treasure hunt on Block Island
A glass orb treasure hunt on Block Island
Since 2012, visitors have scoured Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island, in search of hidden treasure: hand-blown glass orbs. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks to glass artists Eben Horton and Jennifer Nauck, who create the delicate prizes, and joins other “orbivores” (orb hunters) on the prowl. (Originally broadcast on February 6, 2022.)
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Like finding Abe Martin books in Indianapolis.
I, like, really want an orb now. 😁
What a great story!
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This is so cool
P.S. That Float cabinet with map was stunning!
What a lovely segment!
Orbivores! Love it
Dont be a globe hog And Do Not disrupt the natural environment with your pokeing sticks !
They do this on the west coast too, I’ve seen tons of glass studios do this in Oregon and Washington.
Love your content! Love the fact that I can see it after it airs. Keep up the awesome work! This segment made me happy!
Simple pleasures of life
This is lovely!
Liberals actually trying to report a fun piece news article.
such a great way a team can achieve anything!
Wow, way to build a business & make people happy beyond!
You can get these at Corning glass museum in upstate NY.
OMG, what a freaky coincidence! My husband and I have been to their studio and Wakefield. I’ve got goosebumps from this
I remember when This Old House hid some when they were doing a house near there.
That mans going to need to put on a few more miles on Block Island to lose his Orb.
I first heard of Block island from watching Showtime’s
“ The Affair “, when Noah & Allison went over for the day, it was definitely beautiful! It’s nice to see it promoted & enjoyed in such a way!
This is pretty thin gruel
are there still ones to find today?
We have this in the Quad Cities (Iowa, Illinois) only they’re painted rocks. People are passionate about this hobby of painting, hiding and finding and re-hiding! When you find your first rock, it’s amazing! I would love to find an Orb!
I wonder which is the longest time an orb was not found, numerically.
Just what the island needs… more people
Totally fun..
Innovative..
Inspirational..
Love it..
I live in the northwest and I remember gathering Japanese floats as a kid, what a great idea for beach comber’s everywhere! I may do this here, love it!
They do this on a part of the Oregon coast.
Only one thing to say about this Story is Love these 2 you’re Amazing..
A lovely place (Block Island…been there many times) and a lovely story of this couple’s gift to humanity. Thanks!!
I gotta put this on my bucket list. Thanks for the story 😍
Nice story. Finally
Bringing people together like opening gifts on Christmas morning!!! Being a kid again!!! There is Santa on Block Island and wishing I get the opportunity to go!!!
Wonderful that a lovely couple can bring joy,excitement to many.
👏👏👏
They are beautiful…but aren’t they a potential fire hazard? During a hot dry summer couldn’t those orbs act like magnifying glasses, concentrating sunbeams and sparking a fire?
The USS Block Island was the only US Aircraft Carrier to be sunk in the Atlantic Ocean during WW 2.
This has to be the silliest thing I’ve ever seen…
Definitely a Island I desire to visit on principle, and will add this story for added adventure. Block Island, please Stay the humble manor you represent
Interesting story and Martha has an amazing voice.
love the story!
So fun and I want to look for them!!
YAY!!
For those of us who shell, we so get this! What I really what to know what hasn’t been registered?
So cool!
MARTHA! Congratulations on both creating and discovering a glass orb. Thanks for creating an interesting feature on an unusual topic.
What a delightful story!
This looks so fun!
Repost?
I love this!