AUSTRALIA - SEA GLASS HEAVEN!

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AUSTRALIA - SEA GLASS HEAVEN!

by Hula Rose
(Australia)

Where are all the Aussie sea glass collectors? Our beaches are a treasure trove of seaglass.

My favourite cove-like beach is covered in millions of pebbles with heaps of fossilized wood,agates and of course SEA GLASS! And only 5 minutes from home!!

Not to mention the 100s of beaches big and small here along the east coast of Australia.

I have never seen anyone collecting sea glass and most people I speak to don't know what it is.

Anyway I'm in heaven!
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We agree with you, Hula!

There has got to be hundreds of great sea glass beaches Down Under, with the thousands of miles of coastline and history that you have!

Help Hula out with your contributions.

Any photos, Hula?

Thanks for writing,

David (editor)

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Aug 11, 2011

beach jewels
by: carol

I spent much time on Malibar Beach I believe is the Eastern Suburbs and found tons of beach glass this past May and June. My first time looking and I could have filled buckets full. So beautiful and big as well. I live in the state of New York in USA and have been looking here along Lake Ontario and lucky if I find five pieces in an hours search. So Australia is Sea Glass Heaven.

Jul 22, 2011

Scarborough Beach
by: Scarlett

Hi Megs :) I was vacationing in Perth in Sept/Oct and found a lot of s/g at Scarborough beach.

With s/g, the best time to find them is at Low Tide. Hope that helps.

I am now sitting at my computer at home in drab London looking at my jar of beach treasures that I found whilst beachcombing with my nephews :D

A lovely memory of Precious moments spent with Loved ones :)

Good Luck :)

Jul 21, 2011

Finding Australian Seaglass
by: Diana

Hi there. I'm newly addicted to the search for seaglass.

I've found a few pieces on the NSW northern coast but am planning a trip to north Qld soon. Hoping someone will give me an idea of which beaches to visit along the way.

Thanks,

Diana

Jul 04, 2011

sea glass fever
by: megs

Can you tell me what time of year is good for sea glass collecting at Scarborough beach in Perth, and exactly where to go.

I have found a lot down the south west coast of Australia, but find it is plentiful in summer, around November December, but then can hardly find a piece during the other months of the year.

Also there is only one section in our location of about half a kilometre where it washes up. Along the rest of the beach, NONE! So would you be able to be more specific about the Scarborough beach location in Perth?

Thank you so much in advance.

Also, does anyone know of an association to join in Australia? And if I was to plan a holiday specifically to hunt for sea glass anywhere in the world, where would be the best destination, in your opinions?

I'd be interested to know what people think....

Jun 01, 2011

Sea Glass
by: GateArte

Hi

I am not from Australia, but i love sea glass, what is more, i do some of my jewels using sea glass pieces

i collect them since i was a child, always liked its look, and started using them to do my own jewels, and now, as said, i even got a shop!!

great to find more people interested in them, btw i get them from the Mediterranean sea (im spanish)

GateArte

May 30, 2011

IwantCglass!! =)
by: Anonymous

Well, reading all these comments you would think I would be tripping over the stuff!

Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Northern beaches, or Southern - I have NOT come across an abundance of Sea Glass.

My daughter and I will comb any beaches we find, and sea glass is so rare to find.

Hopefully that's because we litter less on our Australian beaches, but for selfish reasons, it doesn't appease my soul in this search of a naturally seasoned necessity of human nature.

So calling all Aussie's!! Where do you find your glass?

May 23, 2011

Malibar Beach, NSW Australia Sea Glass
by: carol

I found tons of sea glass on this pretty little beach in NSW. It was my first time looking for it and within 1 hour, I had enough to fill a small bucket.

May 21, 2011

Would you like to sell or donate some of your seaglass?
by: Dora

Hello,

I'm a glass artist, living in Cairns. I haven't seen any seaglass around the beaches here. A keen collector friend from the USA sent me a few packages of seaglass which I used in mosaics. I love this medium.

I was wondering if anyone out there wants to sell or donate some to me. I am interested in all offers and can use everything.

You can contact me on:

doramandragora@yahoo.com.au

Regards,
Dora M.

Apr 19, 2011

Sydney Beach at Manly with Handfuls
by: Chris

I am a newbie sea glass collector having picked up my first piece with my daughter in Cabo, Mexico.

Now on business trips I race to get to the beaches after meetings before sunset to find some pieces.

In Sydney I found tons. Take the ferry from Sydney across to Manly Beach. Walk straight towards Manly beach and follow the walkway to the right towards Shelly Beach. Halfway there you will see tons of rocks. Find a quite spot and you and the fish will find handfuls of glass in minutes.

All white, brown, green, but nice pieces. I have a few that I will try to make into a Mother's Day gift.

Now I am looking for a beach in Melbourne.

Mar 10, 2011

sea glass designs
by: Anonymous

Hi Everyone

I have just moved to Cronulla in Sydney's Australia's South and find a lot of sea glass, especially around the rocky areas. (Unfortunately not a lot of dark blue as yet). I appear to be one of few in this area collecting. I find placing the glass in vases on my window sill brings the beach colours 'inside'

I am now testing sea glass and general glass - moulding in a kiln - this will keep the sea glass whole as it needs a different temperature than the general glass - hope to create some interesting pieces - anyone done this and can give advice?

Dec 15, 2010

Sea glass in tasmania
by: Anonymous

Would like to know the best beaches in Tasmania for sea glass and pottery shards. Any help appreciated thanks : )

Oct 30, 2010

Seaglass in Australia
by: Anonymous

I find it's getting harder to find seaglass around the beaches of Australia but I consider this a good thing. It means that people are looking after the ocean and not throwing their bottles into the water.

Oct 25, 2010

Thank you - Australia Sea Glass
by: Anonymous

Thank you so much for the info~unfortunately I am home in the US now but will definitely keep the info you provided:-)

Oct 19, 2010

Sea Glass in Sydney and Perth, Australia
by: Anonymous

I asked many times about which beaches in Sydney where I could get a few souvenirs to take home but to no avail. No one who posts on this website would say where.

However when I went to Sydney, I found some in Manly (North of Sydney by ferry).

When you get off the ferry and out of the terminal, turn left and walk along the pathway past the rocky bits for about 15 minutes brisk walk and you will come to what I think is called Delwood beach.

It looked like "Delwood beach" because someone had made a mosaic of the name on the pathway leading down there.

I found a lot of beach treasures and made the acquaintance of a lady who makes jewellery from sea glass.

Good luck :)

In Perth, I found many treasures on Scarborough beach.

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Although there are a number of sea glass enthusiasts in Australia, the number doesn't come near what you find in USA, Canada, and England.

As time goes by, though, more and more are beginning to get the "itch" and hopefully, we will be getting more reports like yours that begin to fill in the gaps on Australian sea glass.

(see this comment by Hula Rose of Wollongong NSW Australia down towards the bottom of that page)

Other places in the world have even less reporting but are SURE to have tons of sea glass - The coasts of Portugal and France. The old world origin of glass on the myriads of Mediterranean shores from Italy, Greece, Egypt, you name it.

There are definitely a LARGE quantity of excellent places in the world that nobody has taken notice of, but those will eventually be reported.

Thank you for adding to this fund of information!

David (editor)

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Sep 30, 2010

NSW eastern SUBURBS Sea Glass?
by: Anonymous

Am in NSW now and would love if anyone could let me know the names of beaches best for sea glass hunting...
Thanks:-)

Sep 12, 2010

Adelaide
by: Kylie

The city beaches of Adelaide are the best for beachcombing! At West Beach, when the tides and currents are working, I have picked up bucketloads of glass just within a couple of kilometres. It is all mainly brown glass though and sometimes the glass is still very sharp which is a little concerning.

Aug 26, 2010

Best Beaches in and around Sydney for Sea Glass
by: Jean

Best Beaches in and around Sydney for Sea Glass-will be visiting Sydney and suburbs-Can anyone recommend names of the best beaches for Sea Glass hunting? Would love to bring a few treasures home to the States....

Aug 12, 2010

Sea Glass in Sydney
by: Scarlett

Hi. I live in London, England and will be going to Sydney for a brief holiday. I would like to bring home some sea glass from the beaches there as a memento as this will be my first and last trip to the land down under. As my time there will be brief - 4 days, I would be grateful if you could tell me the best beaches to go to and gather some sg to take home with me. Thank you.

Jul 26, 2010

Eyre Peninsula, Australia
by: Amanda

Hi Pauline,I have heard there is some beautiful sea glass down your way (if I have got my geography right!) I do know of a collector who has found some amazing shades of blues in particular. I don't know any exact beaches, only that it is along the Eyre Peninsula. Maybe see if you can find out a little more about the historic seaside towns down that way and if there are any old town dumping grounds near any of the beaches or old pubs near the water. Don't know if it helps at all, but please let us know if you have any luck!! Cheers Amanda

Jul 26, 2010

New sea glass hunter in Australia
by: pauline

hi I have just discovered sea glass. I cannot keep away from the beach since discovering it. I live in Port Lincoln South Australia. We do not seem to get many colors here mainly brown, dark green and white.

Jun 20, 2010

Sea Glass on the Mornington Peninsula
by: Amanda

Hi, Amanda here! Thanks Hula Rose for your kind comments.

I can definitely recommend the Mornington Peninsula as a great place to look for sea glass.

My family and I have been collecting for awhile on the beaches surrounding Port Phillip Bay. We are very passionate about the Bay and the history of the Peninsula- probably why we love sea glass so much.

We have have a sea glass art and craft website www.morningtonseaglass.com.au.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are coming down this way and we can point you in the right direction!

Kind regards, Amanda

Jun 15, 2010

Sea Glass in Sydney and Perth
by: Scarlett

I live in England and will be coming to Perth and Sydney later in the year. Can anyone offer me advice as to the beaches where I can bring home some sea glass souvenirs? Thank you.

May 12, 2010

Sea Glass in Australia
by: Paula

You're right, the Aussies didn't know what I was talking about when I said I was going to their beaches to find sea glass.

My daughter lives outside of Melbourne and we have found beautiful, muted colors of sea glass in Sorento.

Also, some small pieces at Brighton Beach, Melbourne area. Hope this helps!

I have brought mine home to enjoy...I live on the East Coast and find most of my sea glass in Maine.

Oct 12, 2009

Sea glass in Melbourne
by: Hula RoseAnonymous

Hi Victoria!

Thanks for your comment. I live in NSW but there is a seaglass collector near Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula. Her name is Amanda Hilditch and she has opened up a seaglass business there. Amanda would only be too happy to help you and answer your questions. She is very nice and has a website mermaidseaglass@optusnet.com.au

Happy seaglass hunting! Hula Rose

Sep 26, 2009

Where is all the sea glass?
by: Victoria

Hi

I live in Melbourne Australia and would love to know what beaches have sea glass?

Thanks

Vic

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