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Tools for Finding Sea Glass

by Lisa Pugsley
(Corona, California, USA)

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 collect it.

My question is, are there any tools that you use to dig or sift for sea glass?

Thanks and God bless

PS: Funny how God takes litter and turns it into something so beautiful!

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Tools for Finding Sea Glass

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Dec 15, 2011

Tools for Sea Glass
by: LRhew

I have found different beaches call for different things. If you go to the same beaches you learn what you need for each beach and then can plan accordingly.

I have a telescoping walking stick with a wire strainer zip tied on the end that I use sometimes and if the beach is a really good sea glass beach I just walk with a plastic baggy and pick it up and bag it.

I have a back pack I keep in my car that is always stocked with multiple sizes of baggies, paper towels, kleenex, hand sanitizer, small fishing net, plastic store bags (for picking up trash), a snack and water. With these items I am pretty much prepared while on the beach as I stay for hours.

Have fun!

Jan 25, 2010

fish net
by: Anonymous

I use my fish tank net to pick up glass in the water works great.

Aug 18, 2009

Sea Glass Collection Tool
by: -Pete-

Mostly we find glass on top of the beach. We search as the tide is going out, which uncovers more all the time.

The only "tool" we use is a cottage cheese container with the lid securely duct taped on and an "X" cut in the lid. This allows us to push the glass pieces into the container but if you drop it you won't lose everything.

Can't claim credit for this idea, we saw it on Travel Channels Treasure Hunt show, but it works great.

Aug 01, 2009

Tools
by: james

Yes i use a scooper made of small chicken wire with a 5' pole on it so you can scoop up glass in the serf without getting beat by the waves. Then you can sift through what you want out of the water.

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That sounds like a good idea, James. I'd like to see a photo if you get a chance.

David (editor)

See James and his Scooper at Seaside

Jun 01, 2009

No tool for hunting sea glass !
by: Toshi Kanno

Hi Lisa

Once in a while I see some people with one of those kids beach scoop but I would say "no" for that. Sea glass pieces are light weight,so when waves come in they float on the top and reach far away from the water's edge. You don't need to dig down into the pebbles or sand to find them. Just walk on the beach and a plastic bag in your hand,you are ready to find sea glass !
Good Luck Lisa !

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