Mothership

Mothership Glass is an American glass studio founded in 2013 by glass artists Scott Deppe and Jake “Jake C” Colito in Bellingham, Washington. The studio produces handmade borosilicate glass pipes that combine functional water filtration with sculptural form, with an emphasis on precision, limited production, and technical consistency. The studio was established to apply fine art fabrication techniques to functional glass while maintaining consistent performance. In 2012, Deppe and Colito collaborated on early prototypes that would later become the Fabergé Egg, commonly known as the Fab Egg. Mothership officially launched in 2013 as a partnership between the two artists. From its earliest releases, the studio focused on controlled airflow, refined proportions, and standardized fabrication methods. Operations remain based in Bellingham, where all pieces are produced in house by a small team. One of Mothership’s earliest and most recognized designs is the Fabergé Egg. Developed in 2012 and released publicly after the studio’s formal launch, the piece features a spherical chamber with internal diffusion holes that break smoke into fine bubbles while maintaining steady airflow. The Fab Egg became a widely recognized form within functional glass and is frequently cited as an influence on later approaches to chamber geometry and percolation design. Mothership also developed the Honey Bucket, a swing-arm quartz nail associated with early low-temperature dabbing due to its heat retention and airflow characteristics. Another key design, the Klein Recycler, uses a looping internal pathway to continuously recycle water between chambers, maintaining consistent filtration while reducing splashback. The studio operates under a deliberately limited production model. Pieces are made in small batches, with components inspected at multiple stages before final assembly. Releases are distributed through select retailers, raffles, or scheduled drops. Despite sustained demand, Mothership has maintained hands-on production and collaborative workflows rather than expanding into mass manufacturing. Within the broader American scientific glass movement, the studio is often referenced alongside other early innovators for its emphasis on repeatable function and disciplined fabrication standards. Mothership’s catalog centers on designs such as the Fab Egg, Klein Recycler, and Straight Fab, produced in multiple sizes and configurations. The Standard Line focuses on clear scientific glass designed for consistency and performance. The Elite Line incorporates engraved surfaces, UV-reactive colors, opal inlays, and more complex fabrication techniques. Certain geometric engravings and percolator motifs recur across multiple releases as recognizable design elements. All Mothership pieces are produced using borosilicate glass and are known for uniform wall thickness, clean welds, and symmetrical construction. Many designs feature custom color applications, encased opals, sandblasted details, and engraved logos. Finished pieces are typically shipped with protective cases and accompanying authenticity materials. Mothership Glass is widely cited in discussions of modern functional glass for its early designs, controlled production, and consistent execution. Through technical discipline and a cohesive design language, the studio has established itself as a long-standing reference point within American functional and art-driven glass culture.