5 Tips To Finding Beautiful Sea Glass Pieces
Lots of people find pieces of sea glass while they are out for a stroll on the beach,
others (like me) are there with a shovel or rake in hand ready for any little treasure the shoreline might have in store.
These little tips will change the way you search for sea glass! They will also change the amount of sea glass that you find each trip! I can bet your beach bounty will double if you use these tips.
Tools Are Important: I never go to the beach without my trusty beach bag.
It contains a claw rake, a small plastic rake, a plastic zip lock bag, some small containers to carry while I collect, lip chap, sun block and my sunglasses case! These things are all so very important to a beachcombers tool kit!Shore Line Matters: Find a shoreline that has rocks the size of your fist or smaller. You don't want to hurt yourself moving big rocks for nothing, not to mention it will tire you out very quickly. Also be sure to cover as much ground as you can. I usually end up with a hole about a foot deep and about 4 feet wide, before I move on to the next pile!
Choose Your Digging Location Wisely: Before I get started, the first thing I look for is peaks of the groups of rocks ending towards the water. I start at the bottom in the smallest rocks and rake them away from the center, working my way to the back of the pile! You will be amazed at the amount you will find this way. Not to mention, the closer you get to the center of the pile, the bigger the sea glass pieces you will find!
Low Tide Is Key: You will find the best pieces of sea glass at low tide. I usually give myself an hour or so before low tide, depending on the amount of rocks on the shore! This gives me plenty of time cover the most ground. Plus the sea glass is so much easier to see when it is still a bit wet. The sun seems to reflect it so much better.
Any Weather, Doesn't Matter: Beach combing in the rain is up to you. I personally don't mind it that much. I even search in the winter, whenever the tide and weather cooperate with each other, lol. A Sunny day is the best day because it will reflect the darker and more rare colours of sea glass.
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Thank you so much! I will work hard to contribute quality content for all to read!!
What part of the world do u live in? I am very excited to see some seaglass that a new friend is sending me from Scotland 💜 she said the shores there are loaded! Because people dont use the sea glass or even pick it up. Can u believe that.. i was like omg well send it to me and ill be happy to make you jewelry for your friends and family as a trade.
I Live in a small town in Nova Scotia(Canada) We live right on the shore and it is amazing. But it's only warm for 4 months of the year, lol Not like Maui!!
I make sea glass art out of my finds. Well, the ones I don't keep for my own collection! :)
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SeaglassArtNS
Wow thats pretty cool. Do u know why you guys have so much glass ? Back home on maui most of the glass is found because of old dump sights. Or people drinking like around the harbors.
Do you also know about seeding?
Yes, those are the same reasons why we have so much I think. Our shore line runs for a good 5km. So there is lots of area to search at low tide!