Sea Glass Brooch

by Maxine Northam
(Auckland, New Zealand)

Sea Glass Brooch and Earrings

Sea Glass brooch and earrings set - a gift for my sister-in-law

I have been venturing into the world of sea glass jewellery and when my sister-in-laws 50th birthday came up I thought what a great opportunity to create something unique for her!

She likes beads and glass so I thought she would appreciate a sea glass creation.

I used a 3 hole kilt pin which can be used as a brooch or to hold a scarf in place, and small white, green and brown sea glass shards and silver star spacers.

I drilled the glass but found the pieces chipped slightly on the bottom, this was covered up in most places by the silver pieces but I want them to be perfect so I must work on my drilling technique!

All the pieces of glass were drilled with a diamond drill and I used 20 guage wire for some of the findings,others were purchased from a local craft shop.

I want to have a go at wire wrapping next.

My sister-in-law loved her present, now I need to make a set for myself.

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Great work and we love the pics!

To prevent chipping, you might try drilling 1/2 way from one side, then finish from the other side.

This DVD includes drilling glass as well as many other useful tips.

David (editor)