Sea Glass Art

Sea glass fragments are found all over the world and come in the most amazing rainbow of colors. It is usually found along the beach after a high tide and storms. Many beachcombers collect these pieces and simply display them at home in a jar or bowl right next to seashells.

Although sea glass is not widely considered a precious stone such as diamonds, emeralds, sapphires or rubies are, it is still a treasured natural resource. Perhaps to say that it is 'naturally occurring' is incorrect but it is true that without nature, it wouldn't occur in its true form.
Before we look at what makes sea glass jewellery so unique, we need to decide exactly what sea glass is. Often also referred to as beach glass, sea glass is pieces of glass which have found their way into the ocean and have been smashed up, pounded by the waves and rubbed by sand and pebbles. This process means that the beach glass is usually found in relatively small pieces with smooth edges and has a frosted appearance caused by the leaching of chemicals when exposed to sea water.
Sea glass is the product of man-made debris tumbled on the ocean or lake beaches for years, eventually washing up on beaches all over the world. Before plastics and aluminum came into common use things were much more often packaged in glass. Seaglass hunters are having a harder time finding their treasures in these modern times. As a result of its growing rarity, many people have begun manufacturing their own sea glass in rock tumbling machines.
The finest characteristics of sea glass are their colors and contrasts, which inspire many artists to transform this unique debris into some astonishingly beautiful art. Artists working in clay may embed this glass as decoration into thrown or molded works. The usual forms include pottery and mosaics. By drilling holes into tiny pieces, a skilled jewelry crafter can string them as beads.
Sea glass is often hydrated which can give it a "frosty" surface appearance. Hydration is a time-consuming process of leaching out the lime and soda from the glass. This leaves pitting on the surface of the glass. Soda and lime can be combined with other elements to form tiny crystals in the surface of the glass. Exceptionally good samples will sparkle in the light.

So what are you waiting? Find many art of sea glass from our finest app and download this application for better experience! Artists have created and sold pieces ranging from small pendants to sun catchers to window panes. Whatever form it is applied to, the finished effects can be very striking.