Sea Glass Question and Answer Page

What glue and other material to use to create a seaglass window? 
~ question submitted by Mary of Bethlehem, PA I have been collecting sea glass and shells to use in an art window project.  I saw a beautiful …

Travel Groups for Sea Glass? 
~ Submitted by Lynn Hi Lin & David Do you both ever take small groups on sea glass collecting tours? If not, is it something you might consider? …

Effects of Hurricane Sandy on sea glass beaches 
Will the recent hurricane make sea glass easier or harder to find? We've had a trip to Southport, NC, scheduled for a month. I had read on your …

How to mount seaglass to glass 
Laura's Question: Can you tell me which adhesive product is best for mounting seaglass directly to a pane of glass? Thank you! Laura Davis …

Coco Beach , Fla. any luck there ? 
By: Rev. Tom - Easton, Pa. USA I will be on a cruise to Port Canaveral,  Nassau. Bahamas,  & Freeport. Bahamas.  and since I am …

Real or Fake Sea Glass Marbles? 
By: Marsha - Pittsburgh, PA Question: I bought some marbles online and when they arrived, they did not look right. I went on the sellers …

does anyone know where i can sell my 800lbs of beach glass? 
I want to sell my collection of hand picked beach glass from lake erie ontario. about 800lbs. all different colors. Half jewellery grade. half craft …

Just started collecting 
Print of Coastal Scene by Hiroshige I live in Japan and have just started collecting Sea Glass off the coast …

How to channel cut sea glass? 
How do you cut a channel around the edges of sea glass so you can set wire in to it? Thank you The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook: …

Painting sea glass? 
Sea glass is a new adventure for me and I'm pretty excited about it. I am not an artist, but I'm thinking about painting some sort of pictures on …

Ponte Vedra Beach Florida 
It's Great to be in Florida Buy From Art. com ~ by Anonymous I have looked several days for literally …

Epoxy for Sea Glass?  
Please help....Unalaska, AK .... Can anyone help me find an epoxy for beach glass to glass such as lighting fixtures? I also need to find an epoxy …

Lahaina sea g;ass? 
Lahaina, Maui...seems like a logical place to find sea glass..Old harbor,etc. Has any one had any luck???

Sea Glass Art 
I have collected sea glass for years in Dunkirk, NY while visiting. I love making things with it. I have made table tops, hot plates, and most prized …

Attaching sea glass to house numbers 
I want to add sea glass to my exterior house numbers, covering each of the 5" tall pieces. This is for the exterior of the house in a coastal, saltwater …

Please help identify this Red Sea Glass 
Hi I would be really grateful if anyone could help me identify this piece of red sea glass. It is around 2cm in length and approximately every 6mm …

Sea glass at Long Beach Island 
Hi, about 10 years ago when i was younger, i found a large about three pound, piece of sea glass under my uncles house that lives in Long Beach Island, …

Manmade Sea Glass 
Concrete Mixer Lila Rose Kennedy Buy From Art.com I'm attempting to make a large amount of …

Intact tiny bottle? Sea Glass Identification 
I was wondering if finding an intact 2 1/4" very abraded clear glass bottle is unusual? The bottle has some faint writing that says: "LIQUID COLOR". …

Identification. Brown sea glass with FAL.... 
~ submitted by Shanna Estep, Kailua, Hawaii I found this piece of sea glass off the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii. I am curious as to what this bottle …

Find Sea Glass Beaches in Delaware? 
Where are good spots to find seaglass near Bethany? Map of Bethany, Delaware beach areas: View Larger Map For more information on …

Adhesive to use with sea glass 
I have been making fused glass jewelry for years but would like to add sea glass (which I have been collecting) to my pieces. I do not want to wire …

Brown Piece of sea glass with "one" embossed in all caps 
My 6 year old found a cool brown piece with "ONE" embossed. Not sure if it is the word "one", or if there are some letters missing. I would love to find …

Glass and Tile Drill Bits 
My question is for Toshi Kanno who posted about using glass and tile drill bits. What brand of glass and tile drill bits are the best to buy? Could …

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Australia Sea Glass Beaches - Where to go ??? 
I have been picking up the odd piece of sea glass here and there for the past few years, but cant seem to find a good beach source. Can anyone recommend …

cleaning sea glass 
is it good to wash sea glass See: Cleaning Sea Glass Cleaning River Glass - Sea Glass - I collect river glass that has dirt stuck …

Sea Glass on the Outer Banks 
Hi All! My family and I are newer sea glass hunters (started about 3 years ago) and are hooked! We are taking a trip to the Outer Banks (NC) in a few …

Purple sea glass in cubes 
We found these light purple almost perfect sea glass cubes in the Caribbean. We were wondering if anyone knew what they were? The Caribbean …

Amber Glass Fishing float 
My friend doing monk seal research on the Pearl & Hermes Atoll (part of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands chain) discovered a large amber glass float, …

Harbor Island sea glass?? 
I will be vacationing on Harbor Island S.C. end of June. I've never been. Does anyone know where there might be great finds for "glassin" in the area? …

SEA GLASS IN ALASKA? 
I AM GOING TO ALASKA NEXT SAT. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A PLACE TO LOOK FOR SEA GLASS. I WILL BE IN JUNEU, KETCHAKAN,ANCHORAGE,AND ANOTHER ISLAND. THANKS FOR …

Orange Glass? 
Great site! Thanks. Would any of the glass in my photo considered orange? A friend just dropped off a pot full of sea glass and I found these pieces. …

Jewelry making? 
I am a sea glass collector, and have found several pieces that I would like to have made into jewelry. Is there anyone that will take my glass and …

English sea glass 
My husband and I will be traveling to Mildenhall AFB in July and I was wondering if there are any sea glass beaches on the coast near the area. …

A sea glass island somewhere in USA? 
Photo by eedrummer There is an island in the US that you can see all the sea glass you want BUT can't take any????? Additional Information …

Private or Public... 
Ok, here is a tough one....I looked on the Q&A search and didn't see this addressed. How do you know if a beach area is public or private. When we …

Is there sea glass in Atlantic beach, NC????? 
I'm going to Atlantic beach, NC and New Bern, NC for the first time. I was wondering if anyone has found sea glass at the Atlantic Beach before or at …

What are these large pieces of yellow sea glass? 
Can you help me figure out what these large pieces of yellow sea glass is from.  I used the blue sea marble as a size reference because I couldn't …

What is Beach Glass with Wire In It? 
I am new to the hobby and I have a question. I just found two pieces of clear beach glass but inside you can see pieces of wire. What could this …

What is this piece of red glass from? 
I have found 2 pieces of red glass on a lake in southern Wisconsin. This is piece is about 1" x 1" and has a slight curve to it. It is frosted and about …

Beach glass storage/protection 
Hello all-I am a recent convert to the cult of sea glass-ever since I saw that first little piece of kelly green I can't wait to get back to the beach. …

Washing Sea Glass 
Is washing sea glass in ordinary dishwashing liquid soap considered to be bad for the sea glass? Is that a NO-NO? Thanks

Top Ten Beaches for Finding Sea Glass? 
What would you consider the Top Ten Sea Glass Beaches of the World? Hi, this is David of David'n'Lin here at Odyssey. On our site we have never …

Where to find Sea Glass in Maine 
Sun Rises in Mackerel Cove on Bailey ... Buy From Art.com ~ by Jeanne, Maine …

Possibly a whole top of a bottle  
I found this top of a bottle - I think thats what it is anyways on a beach in Singapore. I'm active duty US Navy so I go to alot of beaches world …

How big can sea glass be? 
Has anyone ever found a whole glass bottle? Like a wine or soda bottle, unbroken but with all the other characteristics of sea glass? Thank you, Jessica …

Sea Glass and Movies 
i heard once in a movie that glass beaches are formed after storms by lightning. is it true? i mean it made sense but as i was reading it also made …

The Cost of Sea Glass 
How much will five pieces of white sea glass cos if I were to sell it? Especially if they are all almost the size of two quarters? One of them is a solid …

Gray Glass question 
Hi, I hunt for what is usually called river glass, although I live in a very rural area in the Northern Catskill Mts. of NY, and I find my glass in …

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Vieques Sea Pottery 
We are vacationing in Vieques, Puerto Rico. We found a rectangular piece of thick white sea pottery (about an inch and 1/2 long and 1/2 inch thick) with …

Beach Glass aroundLake Superior? 
~ Question by Anonymous in Florida Has anyone found beach glass around Lake Superior and is it worth a trip there? Thanks See Also: …

How did Marbles get onto Beach? 
marbles , can anyone tell me how they got into the water ? kids never took them to the beach . yesterday my grandson found 8 marbles in less than 3 hours …

Best adhesive for gluing seaglass to posterboard / paper stock 
hi... love your site...lots of great information. i'm starting a small project where i want to frame several pieces i created from seaglass (flowers) …

Amethyst color beach glass 
Found several pieces at First Street beach in Manistee Michigan. It is flat, ribbed on one side and scalloped on the other. It looks like it could be …

Is this beach a hidden gem? 
Hi all! I hope you can help me. I only heard about sea glass last week by accident and went out looking immediately! I walked for 5 hours and didn't …

Honduras Sea Glass? 
Has anyone found seaglass in Honduras? Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks.

Identification? - Extremely Odd Blue Chunk of Beach Glass 
I found this piece on Roanoke Island in July of 2010, very near a bridge. The shore was thick with glass (mostly un-smooth), but I found this chunk. …

Howl long to age of a piece of sea glass? 
How long does it take for a sharp piece of glass to be tumbled and frosted thus becoming sea glass? ____________ How long does it take for glass …

Red Sea Glass in California - Info? 
I found out about sea glass and decided to go searching. I found a lot on my first time out. I found a red piece about the size of a penny. I was wondering …

IDENTIFYING MY SEA GLASS 
I CAME ACROSS SOME SEA GLASS AT AN ESTATE SALE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE COUPLE COLLECTED SEA GLASS ON THEIR TRAVELS. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE CAME …

Im going to Brigantine, NJ - sea glass there? 
View Larger Map Hi everyone, I'm going to a popular beach in Brigantine, NJ. I don't think there are dump sites on the beach and it' s …

Dark Blue Seaglass? 
On the beach I found a Darkish blue colored seaglass. Its from a beach in Maryland. I usually cant find them but I dont know if its really rare or just …

Posting Photos of Marbles 
I would like to post photo's of marbles I found this weekend?

DRILLING sea glass - how long? 
How long does it take to drill a hole in seaglass - avg time? I've been trying, seems to take about 20 min. Does that sound right or am i doing something …

There's Beach glass & Sea glass..Is there RIVER glass? 
Living and recreating along the Columbia River here in Washington State I have on occasion come across various colored glass shards while out duck hunting. …

Is any of this sea glass 
What if any looks like sea glass? Many pebbles are see through, if there are striations does that mean it is a pebble/rock?

Found red and 2 tone seaglass 
Hi, I found both pieces yesterday during low tide. Surprised to see that the red piece looks like it is new as no pebbling or frosting. In the …

How can you tell sea glass from rock? 
Some of the small round rocks I find on the beach look like some of the sea glass in these pictures. How do you tell the difference between a rock and …

Help With Lettering on Brown Sea Glass please... 
I bought a wonderful collection of sea glass that was mostly gathered from Lake Superior. This particular piece appears to be from the bottom of a …

Is this sea glass or ??? 
What are some ways to easily identify sea glass from beach stones/pebbles/agates? Is there some kind of "test" that can be done that determines if it …

Tumbled Sea Glass 
CAN I USE A ROCK TUMBLER FOR SEA GLASS?

White sea glass lettering Identification? 
Hi- I've found a white piece of sea glass and it says "erre smir" the rest is cut off. Anybody know what it might mean? David and Lin from OdysseySeaGlass …

Value of Sea Glass 
I have a bottle bottom that reads, "Made in France, liquor bottle" it is brown glass ------------------------ Thank you for the question, Evelyn. …

Good drill bit for drilling into small pieces of sea glass? 
I need to drill medium to small pieces of sea glass and don't know what drill or bits it is best to use. Can someone help?

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Black glass with a distinct blue color  
Hello- I am a sea glass collector and most of my finds have been along the shore line of the Outer Banks in NC and the river banks of Virginia. …

Dark Green Sea Glass - about how old would this be 
I found this chunk about a week ago,it seems a very dark green would it be old?

Small Figurine - Need Help To Identify Sea Glass 
Hello, I found this small orange/red figurine on a beach in Atlantic City NJ while searching for sea glass. It is about 2 inches tall and looks …

Yellow sea glass Hatteras Island, Vaseline glass? 
This is our haul from a morning's hike on Hatteras Island. We were especially excited about the yellow piece. Does it look like a piece of Vaseline glass …

sea glass wet look 
I have made several project, but find the glass looks nicer when it is wet. Is there a product you can buy to coat it to look wet?

Norfolk Naval Air Station Sea Glass Source 
I am unable to determine where the beach is located in Norfolk, VA near the Naval Air Station where Tracy says she found great sea glass. Can someone be …

Authenticity - Sea Glass or Plastic? 
How can you tell if a piece that you find on the beach is sea glass or plastic? Thank you for that good question. Here's what to do. Pick up a rock …

Cobalt Blue Glass 
I have found a lot of cobalt blue sea glass over the weekend but I also found on each tide cobalt blue glass shards that have not been tumbled. I am curious …

Sea Glass Enthusiasts in Ventura, CA? 
are there any group gatherings in our immediate area? thank you! sincerly melissa vta

Hutchinson Island Florida Sea Glass? 
Does anyone know if there is sea glass found on Hutchinson Island Florida? You might check out these pages about Florida sea glass: …

Seaglass in Florida Panhandle 
Does anyone know of any seaglass in Florida panhandle or Alabama and Mississippi? We are going to Destin in Mid September. Thanks, A

Mineral Oil for Sea Glass? 
I noticed that most peoples sea glass is more vivid than mine and was told some people rub them with mineral oil to help bring out the color, so I tried …

Identifying dark purple small bottle lip sea glass? 
I found these two small pieces of dark purple sea glass during a trip to Cape Ann Mass this week. I was out there during the rain and wind storm. They …

Where are the best locations in NJ 
Where are the best locations in NJ to find sea glass?

Letters on Sea Glass 
HI. Just found this today on St. Croix. The letters look like 1/2 of an O or U, RN and 1/2 of an E or B. Maybe Journey. Any ideas????? Thanks, …

New Hampshire Beaches Sea Glass? 
~ Question submitted by Anonymous Hi, I am planning a trip to New Hampshire Any good beaches with known beach glass finds? Here are some suggestions: …

Seaglass in Louisiana? 
Any known locations for seaglass (or beach glass) beaches in Louisiana?

Teal/Dark Cyan Piece of Sea Glass.. 
I found this piece of sea glass in NJ the other day and it is much more blue than any of the other aqua pieces I have and stuck out like a sore thumb lying …

Buffalo china 1821 
I found a very large piece of what Buffalo China dated 1821 on the beach in Washington state. Can anyone give me more info on this?

Does anyone know what this is? 
I love sea glass and went hunting at Discovery Park in Seattle today. I didn't find much but did find something made out of ceramic I'm hoping someone …

Large cobalt blue bottle bottom found on beach 
Do you happen to know the approximate age of this cobalt blue bottle bottom? My 5 year old found it on a Puget Sound shore while we were sea glass hunting. …

Unusual sea glass 
~ submitted by Laura in  San Diego My husband found a piece of sea glass at Fort Bragg this past weekend.  I was wondering if it is …

Cat On the Bottom of a Broken Bottle 
Hi, I found a broken bottle bottom, it is very thick glass, olive green and has a cat on the bottom! there are some letters, I think I can pick out a …

Maine - Sea Glass Beach? 
I will be vacationing in Lubec, Maine and I was wondering what good places around there would be good for sea glass hunting. This will be my first …

clear sea glass with an X 
what can you tell me about sea glass with an X on it? --------- Hi Marc, It's pretty hard to say without a photo. If you could upload one there's …

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Sea Glass Identification 
This is the photo of the glass I was hoping someone could help me identify. Some markings, but I am not that schooled in glass marks. Thanks, Robin …

Sea Glass Identification 
I found only the bottom of what appears to have been a bottle small rectangle,green. It still has a number and three stamp. I would like to know what …

Sydney, Nova Scotia " Glass Beach" 
Photo by Randy Storey Anonymous wrote: Can someone tell me where this is located - I live in Sydney and have never heard of it. Thanks, …

purple button? 
We have found several deep purple button like objects. They appear to be extremely old, about the size of a nickle, slight convex shape with an outer …

craft glass 
What Acid To Use In Making Sea Glass

Do We Get All Of Them?? 
I Want The Blue Sea Glass ( Blue Craft 1 - Cobalt Blue ) But In The Picture , They Is A lot Of Sea Glass. Do We Get All Of Them? ----------- Yes, …

Share your seaglass nicknames, slang, lingo, fads, etc! 
I was going through comments and submissions and reading the one on "What is another name for a sea glass collector?" There were two good words there, …

Oregon beaches 
Where am I most likely to find sea glass in Oregon? ~ comment by David at OdysseySeaGlass That's a good question! Lin and I are planning …

Sea Glass Expert Search 
I'm writing a children's magazine article about sea glass and would like to know if there is an expert sea glass collector in the Southern/Central California …

Cleaning Sea Glass 
I'm wondering about cleaning sea glass before using it for a project. Necessary, recommended? And if so what should I use? M

How do you keep sea glass wet looking ? 
How do you keep sea glass wet looking ?

Is there glass on the Florida Keys? 
I am planning a trip to the keys for Mother's Day and wonder if there are any good glass beaches. I will be going all the way down to Key West. …

black/green glass 
Hi, I have found what I thought was black sea glass but holding up to the sun it's deep green... was wondering if you know what sort of age I'm looking …

blue and green sea glass 
how much is blue and green sea glass worth?

glass float found in lincoln city 
we have found a large basketball size green glass float it still has netting and shells attached with what looks like could b a backwards 4 or h on the …

Sea Glass 
How much will pieces of sea glass sell for

New Zealand Sea Glass 
~ Question submitted by Sarah Jane Swart - Gloucester, MA, USA Does anyone have a recommendation about a good beach for sea glass in New Zealand? …

Atlantic City NJ -- Bottle with picture 
I was recently on a trip to Cape May, New Jersey, and found the largest piece of sea glass that I have ever come across. It is light green in color and …

Writing on a bottle 
I have a collection of sea glass collected for the New England area. I have one piece that is rounded like it would be from a bottle, but I only have …

Sea Glass Festival, anyone??? 
We are trying to see if anyone would intrested in attending a Sea Glass Festival in Cayucos, CA. (Central Coast) on February 19th, 2011? We would love …

Black Green Sea Glass in the Shape of a Ring? 
I found a perfectly frosted dark dark geen / opaque circle of sea glass on a beach in Vieques, PR. Picture is uploaded....let me know what you guys think …

Bermuda seaglass 
I am traveling to Bermuda. Does anyone know of a beach on Bermuda that may have seaglass? If so, is it easy to get to? ___________ Hi Kim, …

Black Green Sea Glass in the Shape of a Ring? 
I found a perfectly frosted dark dark geen / opaque circle of sea glass on a beach in Vieques, PR. Picture is uploaded....let me know what you guys think …

Using PMC to make sea glass jewelry 
Could I get a complete list of items needed so I can shop and begin this very exciting hobby. Thanks

Sea glass, real or faux? 
How can you tell if it is real sea glass and not tumbled? Someone is selling jewelry of 'pure' sea glass. Necklaces and bracelets made of pieces …

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sea glass to be glued on Christmas ornaments.  
Sea Glass is shiney like rhinestones. Can it be glued on ornaments.

fake sea glass 
what kind of acid is used to make fake sea glass.is it safe for the enviorment

Glass Beach below McCurdy Point Road, Port Townsend 
I have been to Glass beach in Port Townsend once and hiked from North beach. I s there any way to get access from McCurdy Point Road or near there? The …

Best way to illuminate seaglass 
Hello everyone. We are new to sea glass collecting and we find a lot of black glass. What is a good way if illuminating a piece at home? Some …

Sea glass at St. Petersburg Beach 
Is there any place to find sea glass near St. Petersburg Beach? We usually hunt for Beach glass on Lake Erie. Thank you.

Showcasing Sea Glass 
I have a gallon or two of beautiful frosty seaglass and I would like to showcase them. I don't want to glue it to anything, make pottery, jewelry or anything …

Need help with identifying sea glass with wolf's head 
I found an aqua (ish) bottom of a bottle. It was imprinted with the profile of a wolf's head. Could you please identify or point me in the right …

What is the most common shade of sea glass to find? 
What is the most common shade of sea glass to find? In my experiences, I am usually overloaded with beer-bottle browns (which I don't even bother to …

Sea glass in the treasure coast of Florida 
I am in Vero beach, Florida. Does anyone know of any areas near Vero where there is good sea glass beaches?

Italy pumice, sea glass frosting? 
I live on the Aeolian Islands in Italy, volcanic islands; pumice and obsidian is the local stone, do you think the pumice could accelerate the frosting …

Satellite Beach Sea Glass, Florida? 
I have heard that Satellite Beach Florida is a good place to find sea glass. Has anyone been there. Where in Satellite Beach do I look.

Dark Purple Beach Glass 
I have some really dark purple pieces, so dark you can only see the color by holding it up to the sun and even then can only see the color on the very …

Best Tides to Look for Sea Glass? 
Can you please tell me if a proxigean tide is a very low tide and one of the best times to go look for sea glass?

Doughnut Glass Fishing Float Question 
I have a question: on your fishing floats 3 page you feature a photo of a doughnut fishing float made by the Northwest Glass Co. in Seattle. Any …

Small cube glass fishing float identification? 
I have a small collection of glass floats from La Jolla late 1950's. I have been picking up others over the years. I mainly collect antique bottles but …

Best tide for sea glass hunting 
Is high or low tide best for sea glass hunting?

UK South Coast 
I'm in Brighton in the UK and our beach is made up of pebbles. I only recently started this lovely hobby, but have found quite a bit of sea glass already, …

Good Places for Sea Glass in Canada 
Hey, I live near the coast of Vancouver, Canada, and was wondering if anyone knows any good beaches near the area. Thanks!

Sea Glass in South Africa Anyone? 
My name is Candice and I from Cape Town, South Africa. While visiting in the states i developed an interest in collecting sea glass off northern california …

Reddish Glassy Nipple?? Beach Glass...What is it? 
I was told to search for "beach glass" by a friend, and eventually found this site. I hope I don't sound ignorant, but I was on vacation recently to …

identifing a piece of glass 
how would you go about trying to find out what type of bottle a piece of sea glass came from? I found a piece yesterday after a nor'easter, that has a …

Kodiak, AK Sea Glass 
I have been collecting sea glass on the beaches everyday for 2 months, is there a market to sell it?

Toss the glass in the ocean? Dangerous Littering or Good Karma for Future Finder? 
Congrats and best wishes on your exciting move. I'm new to the hobby and your site. In the past couple of weeks, I have heard two differing opinions …

Picture. 
I was wondering if you got the picture I sent to you?

Orange piece of sea glass 
I just have a question..i was surfing through this web site and i found a piece that my friend has but its not orange but the same shape..its the one that …

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Sea Glass - Bottle Bottom 
thick green with letters kblt and numbers 11425 on bottom. please help identify.

What is another name for a sea glass collector ? 
My husband and I enjoy searching for SeaGlass in Surf City, NC. We're building a home now near the beach, and would like to 'name' it. What is another …

how to stain sea glass 
Hi. I saw that someone was able to stain their seaglass cobalt blue. How would I go about doing this? What product do you suggest?

Sea Glass Tools? Scooper for Sea Glass 
This is the scooper I use to collect sea glass.

Cleaning River Glass 
I collect river glass that has dirt stuck to it. I wonder how to clean it.

How common is it to find aluminum ore at Lake Erie? 
My family and I recently spent a week at Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio. It was our first time to Lake Erie, and our first time collecting beach glass. While …

Senior Project - Sea Glass 
How long does it take to make man-made sea glass?

Bed and Breakfast near a Sea Glass Beach? 
Hi, this is David (editor here at Odyssey Sea Glass). We have had quite a few inquiries from our readers about places to stay. A typical question is, …

Good Sea Glass Beaches in Northern California? 
Good Sea Glass Beach - Northern California - Cannery Row Beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/brunkfordbraun/ / CC BY-SA 2.0 My family and …

White beach glass? 
I have found white smooth (almost translucent) rocks/pebbles on a beach. Could this be sea/beach glass? They have all been at least 1 cm. How do I know? …

AUSTRALIA - SEA GLASS HEAVEN! 
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 …

General Sea Glass Question 
I'm wondering what others think of pieces that have words and designs on them. Does this make them more or less collectible? I've been collecting sea …

Black Beach Glass 
How do you tell if its beach glass or a stone? I've found some that I think is glass but not sure. ------------- Hi Paula, That's a coincidence, …

Round Sea Glass - What is it? 
The glass is convex on one side/concave on the other. I would love to know how old it is or something about probable origins... I am now newly hooked …

Was this a bottle stopper? 
Can you tell what this was? I found it on Whidbey Island in Washington State. I'm hoping it's a perfume bottle stopper and not a boring old spark …

What is this Sea Creature? 
Lin found this while we were looking for sea glass today. We have never seen a creature like this one. It looks like a bottom dweller that sticks to the …

Sea Pottery Shard?? 
We found a piece of ??? at Kill Devil beach in NC. It is a smooth triangular shape, has a creamy white background with sea-foam green stripes almost appearing …

Green Sea Glass - Pluto? 
I found a piece of sea glass years ago. It is a green piece of glass with a picture of Pluto and the name Pluto under it. It is a large piece almost the …

Silver Charms - Sea Theme 
Where can I find great sea themed silver charms? I want to find some nice sea themed silver charms to use with my sea glass creations. …

How To Keep Sea Glass From Chipping? 
Do you recommend coating sea glass with something to keep if from chipping or cracking? I'm a new subscriber to your newsletter and I love it! I …

Glass Floats 
I just read an article you featured. The writer talked about finding baseball and basketball sized floats (balls?). What is the definition of a float and …

Chinese Glass Floats 
I have one really big glass float and about to nine different shape. My uncle was a fisherman in China and he gave them to me he was 89 years old when …

How Many Pieces of Sea Glass in these Photos? 
(Click here to enlarge. Then use zoom tool.) 1. How many pieces of sea glass do you see? 2. What color is each one? 3. How many agates? …

Tools for Finding Sea Glass 
Hi, my name is Lisa and I have just discovered the beauty of sea glass. I have lived on the ocean, east and west coast all my life and never thought to …

Texas Gulf Coast 
Galveston Texas Gulf Coast Beaches Question: Are there any good sea glass beaches on the Texas Gulf Coast? ------------------- …

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What Is The Best Wire To Use For Jewelry and Where Can I Get It?  
Copper, Sterling Silver, and Gold-filled Wire I just collected sea glass from Builders Bay in Bermuda. I want to make jewelry and wonder …

Sea "Pottery"??? 
Hello, I currently live in Japan and have been finding a great deal of "sea ceramics" or "sea pottery" - I am not sure if it has a name other than sea …

What is this? Can you identify it for me? 
This was found on the beach where I found sea glass and some pottery too. It has been worn quite a bit from the waves. It is solid but with a small hole …

Sea glass with water, sand and air bubble inside? 
How odd is it to find sea glass with water, sand and air bubble inside? Lin's comment: "That is an interesting question. Since I started collecting …

Blue Sea Glass that is Really Brown? 
~ submitted by  Michael in Newfoundland I have several pieces of what appears to be "blue" sea glass. But when held up to the light, it reveals …

Cape Cod, MA Location 
~ submitted by Katie O ~, Manchester, NH Having a walking disability certainly can put a damper on sea glassing. We're heading to Cape Cod …

Pottery Shard?? 
By: Brenda in Roanoke, VA We found this very large pottery shard on Hatteras some time ago. It is perfectly flat and fairly thick. From …

Red Sea Glass Value? 
~ Question submitted by Joseph Lee Borowy , Portland We have a piece, darker red, about 3 - 4 inches in diameter, and about 1/4 - 1/2 thick. …

Newbie from Newcastle 
Buy From Art.com ~ Question submitted by Ann - Caves Beach, NSW I wondered if anyone knows where to find sea glass in the Newcastle or …

How do you channel cut and set wire? 
How do you channel cut and set wire for a pendant? Here's the Best in Craft-Grade Blue Sea Glass Looking for exactly the right …

Alaskan beach filled with sea glass 
I have access to an incredible Alaskan beach filled with sea glass. Working full time, I lack the time required to individually grade, sort, photograph, …

Eastern Shore of Lake Ontario - Beach Glass? 
Clouds reflected in Silen... Mike Grandmaison Buy From Art.com Question from: Lorraine, Henderson …

Pottery Shard Jewelry? 
I have been collecting for many years and would like to know what to do with pottery shards and beach glass I have found. Can it be made into jewelry? …

What kind of sea glass sticks to your tongue? 
Here's a twist in the Questions and Answers . This is David from Odyssey Sea Glass asking a question that I can't find an answer to (after some limited …

Making Seaglass into a sphere for a ring? 
I wanted to know how i could shape or cut my seaglass to make it spherical to put into a ring like the picture above (not shown) . If anyone knows …

Rare sea glass finding tips? 
I found a really rocky beach that has tons of sea glass but I haven't any red, pink, orange, blue, or black pieces and I have been searching for a long …

Sea glass jewelry making other ways? 
Do you know if I could make jewelry without useing wire or a drill? Answer: On the following page, learn about Bezeling and PMC: …

Good sea glass beaches near Brisbane, Australia? 
I live near Brisbane, Australia, and I can't find any good beaches to look for sea glass. I found a beach with lots of sea glass, but it's mostly …

Selling Sea Glass 
Sale Sign in Shop Window, Milan, Italy Buy From Art.com ~ by Carol -  Devon I have a large …

How to use Micro Sea Glass? 
Beach Dream II Buy From Art.com by Brittany Smith I'm a …

Sea Glass Crafts - How to keep wire from tarnishing 
Help!! How do I prevent sterling silver wire or silver plated wire from tarnishing and almost looks like its corroding on the seaglass piece...Thanks for …

Is this black Glass? 
I've read that black glass can appear an olive green or amber color when held up to the light and I'm trying to find out if this qualifies as "black …

House numbers with sea glass? 
I have a friend who just moved near the ocean & I would like to make her some house numbers out of sea glass. Any suggestions on best way to do this?

deep red purple sea glass 
I have just returned from St John USVI. I started looking for sea glass a couple years ago but only to pass the on the beach. Most of the things I have …

Found frosted beach glass (brown in color) 
There are the letters LORD imprinted on bottle. Also has letter LVF or E below it. I would take a pic but you wouldnt be able to read the letters. Where …

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Sea Glass Jewelery Making Classes 
I have been Trying to find a sea glass jewelry making class in Delaware. Does anyone know how to find a class for making sea glass jewelry in Delaware? …

Help identifying these sea glass pieces? 
I found these similar pieces of white glass on three separate trips to a beach on the Olympic Peninsula. Each oval has a horizontal cut across the …

Ceramic Beach Shard Identification? 
~ Question from Erin, Plymouth MA Hi! I'm not a sea glass collector, but I came across the piece of a bowl on a Plymouth beach this week and am curious …

Polishing Sea Glass 
How do you polish sea glass? Commend by OdysseySeaGlass: Sea glass could be put in a rock tumbler and would come out polished after some hours. …

Sea Glass hunting on restored beach. 
A beach that I am going to visit the end of the month is having sand pumped in from off shore in order to restore the beach.  Does anyone know if …

River Glass 
I live near a river and was just wondering if tumbled glass can be found on river banks. I've recently discovered sea glass and love searching for …

Making Sea Glass Mosaics and Mirror Mosaics? 
Sea Glass Crafts Question by Kelsey - Texas: I was wondering what I need to make Sea Glass Mosaics and mirror mosaics? Also I have sand dollars (wholes …

Is a two-speed Dremel good enough for drilling sea glass? 
I've done a lot of research on drilling sea glass and most of it says to start drilling at 2500 rpm to 5000 rpm. I plan on making tiny holes (about …

River Glass Willamette, Oregon 
Hi All... I have been trying to collect beach/sea glass for years, but have never found a single piece.. today I took my son for a little walk along …

Sea Glass and Shells this Summer... 
~by Amber 'Glass Thirsty' Rose I am 28, a painter and since September of last year, a glass thirsty treasure hunter! lol no not really but i am a …

Sand Sifter for Beach Glass 
Where can I find a basket with a long handle light weight? I see a lot of people using them...it's for finding sea glass. David from Odyssey says: …

Red Sea Glass Find 
Hi, I found a chevron patterned piece of red sea glass with gold flecks at Cherry Beach in Toronto - Lake Ontario.  I am curious to know any …

Grand Manan Sea Glass Beaches? 
Second wedding anniversary! We're heading toward Grand Manan Island for our second wedding anniversary July 18th.  We saw on your site that …

How to multi's polish up, are they best left alone? 
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May Sea Glass Photo Contest Winner? 
Which picture won the May 2011 photo contest? Answer: On the home page it is in the right column. Also if you look at the blog, you should see …

How much should i charge for seaglass jewlery 
This summer i am going to sell seaglass jewelry (all grade A stuff of course) and i was wondering whats a fair price i should charge for various colors …

How do I get a colored photo of your color chart? 
Is it possible to receive a color chart in the mail (snail)? I'd prefer not to go to the computer to check every piece, I have thousands of pieces of …

UV Glass, Ultraviolet, Vaseline, Uranium Glass - What is it? 
Here's the answer from Nick Donofrio* of SeaGlassDreams.com: VASELINE GLASS / URANIUM GLASS WHAT IS IT ? Vaseline Glass is a term used to describe …

can i sell my sea glass? 
where can I sell some seaglass? ---------------- Hi, Shelley. Here is a page where different people ask about selling or pricing sea glass etc. …

Glass Beach Mendocino 
I have heard and read a lot about the glass beach in Mendocino California. Is it true that there were like 4 or 5 dumps that dumped the trash of the …

Ohio, Lake Erie Sea Glass Where? 
Can anyone tell me where at Lake Erie to search for sea glass? Thanks - liz

colors 
I found a pice of beach glass that is red,yellow,and orang can u tell me where that might be for or what it might be from ---------------- Jami …

Barbados Sea Glass Beaches - Please help going there this week 
I am going to Barbados January 8-15th and want to look for sea glass there, can anyone tell me the name of the beaches where they found sea glass. …

clear beach glass 
hi, just started to collect , was at Atlantic City found these two pieces of clear beach glass with letters on them can anyone help me. …

Orange sea glass with a pattern in it? 
I have a large piece of orange sea glass with a pattern in it. I can't seem to find any information on the web about sea glass with a pattern or words …

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What time of year to find sea glass 
I am in Monterey and love sea glass. is it the right time of year to look for it

pink shard with markings 
Any idea what this was originally part of? David and Lin at OdysseySeaGlass: Because of the size and color, it appears that this is from dinnerware …

Why some places have sea glass and others don't? 
I have been looking for sea glass for about a year now,and the thing that puzzles me is how is it that one beach will produce some nice pieces,but the …

RED SEA GLASS 
I found the bottom of a red bottle and a piece of green glass with a "lump" on it. I can't upload pics b/c they are "too big" and I don't know how to change …

Sea Glass Hunting - Southern California 
Does anyone know where to find larger sizes of sea glass in southern California, specifically the Orange County beaches...thanks.

How Much Sea Glass - New Jersey? 
How mush sea glass was collected at the Jersey Shore in 2004? And 2005? And 2006? And 2007? And 2008? And 2009? And 2010? ----------------- "No …

IS THIS THE ELUSIVE ORANGE SEAGLASS? 
I found these pieces on Aguadilla Beach in Puerto Rico last week. They look orange to me, but I am no expert. One piece is ridgy and might possibly be …

Anyone know of any hidden seaglass "hot spots" in Virginia Beach? 
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Does anyone in Japan collect sea glass? 
I would love to know where I could find sea glass in Japan as close to Tokyo as possible. Please help me out!

WALES: Anything collected there? 
My ancestors are originally from Maethlon Valley, Aberdovey (Owen). I visited there before I ever though about beachcombing as a hobby, and now I long …

Best beach around NY/NJ? 
Hi guys! I've been in love with sea glass since I accidentally found a green bottle piece on accident on Huntington Beach California two years ago. I've …

Front Beach, Long Island, NY? 
I read on this site about a beach call "Front Beach, Long Island, New York" I have never heard of it... does anyone know where this is?

Identify Sea Glass 
Found light green bottom piece with the word blood embossed. Anyone know what this piece is? Suggestion: Hi! I notice no one has been able to …

Radioactive sea glass? Rusty's Girl 
A few years ago I collected about 8 pieces of sea glass on the California coast. It is light cyan to pale turquoise blue and all pieces have a strong …

Sea Glass Supply Running Low? 
With the use of plastic, is the SEA GLASS stash running out? AND How long does it take for glass to become sea glass? ------------ Hi Michael, …

Sea Glass Beach - Maui? 
We are heading to Maui for vacation and have heard there is at least one good sea glass beach but I have not been able to locate any information or a location. …

Sea Glass Beaches on Maui 
Hello! My family adores collecting sea glass. Usually we spend time on California and Kauai, Hawaii beaches. But this trip we are staying on Maui, Hawaii...so, …

Most Common Sea Glass 
What is the most common sea glass color? --------------- Hi, in the left column, click on Color Rarity Chart or Color Rarity Guide and you'll find …

Sea Glass Bottle Bottom Numbers 
Found a clear sea glass bottle bottom with numbers 101 or IDI and 154 65. Would be interested to know what they mean. ----------- Hi Kate, …

Small blue bottle intact on shore 
one day my nephew and i were walking a beach at the jersey shore. i was raised looking for sea glass when ever i was on the beach. one day we went on …

Best locations to search in Maryland. 
Recently I have begun to be fascinated by sea glass. I have read that much of your collection comes from area's of the Chesapeake Bay. Are there certain …

Finding Sea Glass  
Where on the south coast of Victoria, Australia is a source for finding Sea Glass? The beaches that I have hit recently have nothing on them, very disappointing. …

Sea Glass - Dolly Soap? 
Has anyone heard of sea glass being called dolly soap?

Glass Fishing Floats - About what is it worth? 
I have a blue ball glass fishing float with the marking of 1 on the bottom. I was wandering if you could tell me what it is worth? I have a green …

Cobalt Fishing Float with Brass Piece? 
We recently brought home a cobalt float that has an ornate brass piece attached and we have not been able to find any info on it. Can you help? Thank …

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Looking for Seaglass Man... 
My mother met a man at the Seaglass Festival in PEI this summer/fall who was selling seaglass by the pound. She has since lost his business card and can …

Synonyms for sea glass 
I've heard that sea glass is also called beach glass, mermaid's tears, lucky tears. Are there any other names it is referred to as?

Aquamarine with 3 air bubbles 
Hey my name is jamie. I found a aquamarine with 3 air bubbles on a river near by house. How rare is this? I have pics that you can see if you just …

Looking for a Round Glass Bead 
The bead would look like a button for a blouse - like a shell button. I have a set of earrings that have these glass beads - rough, not smooth, in …

White Four-Lobed Sea Glass? 
White Four-lobed Sea Glass Does anyone recognize what this piece of white sea glass is? It has four lobes as shown and is the size of a half …

Good beaches on mainland WA 
Hi Lin and David! I stumbled across your site while searching for posts on good sea glass beaches. I'm with the poster who wrote that she is a 9-5er …

Key Largo Florida Sea Glass? 
My Question: Key Largo, Florida Sea Glass? Hi Lin and David! We are headed down to Key Largo on July 20.....I am a new subscriber to your website …

Glass Epoxy - Crafts 
Question What is glass epoxy? Do you know of any name brands? Answer What you are referring to is an epoxy adhesive for gluing glass and similar …

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