The Collector's Sea Glass Photo of the Week!
Sea Glass Wedding Cake Topper
I found the wedding couple at a flea market and designed the rest myself. I used found shells and sea glass.
– Joanne Patterson, Long Branch, NJ
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Glass from the Roosevelt Inlet Shipwreck
A shipwreck along the Delaware coast reveals its pottery and sea glass secrets after more than 200 years under water.
The Sea Glass Shard of the Month
August 2010
A thick and black-looking olive-green piece of sea glass indicates it is probably from an old bottle commonly used to transport liquors, olive oils and other consumables.
Sun-Colored Sea Glass
Amethyst sea glass that started out as clear glass, used in a variety of applications from beverage bottles, food containers and more that is eventually turned a light purple by the sun.
A Spectacular Island for Sea Glass Hunting
Just a short ferry ride from Long Wharf in Boston, MA, Spectacle Island offers hiking, swimming and lots of sea glass!
A reminder: Spectacle Island is a National Park now and the sea glass is considered a "natural resource." You can hunt for it, take pics of it but you must leave it on the island for future sea glass enthusiasts to enjoy.
Dr. Beachcomb says "Get out and play!"
Her mission is to introduce people to the fascinating, healthful, healing and affordable world of beachcombing!
Spanish Designer Creates Whimsical Sea Horses From Sea Glass
Inspiration from the curved, surf-worn shape of a large piece of teal sea glass inspired Svetlana Rasuleva's new passion for sea glass.
To view past articles click Sea Glass Articles.
The NASGA 2010 Sea Glass Festival
Sat & Sun, Oct 9th & 10th, 2010
Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center
Hyannis, MA
Continuing its practice to select a different region each year the North American Sea Glass Association chose Hyannis for this year's event. Thousands of sea glass enthusiasts from around the world make this a "must-do" travel destination. Over 50 sea glass vendors will be exhibiting along with an area for collectors to show off their prized shards. And of course, the "Shard of the Year" contest will be held with cash awards in several categories and the $1,000 Grand Prize for the most beautiful sea glass shard.
For up-to-date details and more info visit NASGA 2010 Sea Glass Festival.
2010 Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival
Sat & Sun, November 6 & 7th, 2010
On the Boardwalk - Coconut Grove
Santa Cruz, CA
This will be the second annual sea glass event for the newly formed California Sea Glass Association drawing artisans from around the country. Along with over 30 sea glass vendors a "Prize Piece" contest will be held on Sunday with a cash award of $500!
For up-to-date details and more info visit California Sea Glass Association.
For a list of all the 2010 festivals click Sea Glass Festivals.
Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
Lewes, Delaware
The Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass Festival, held in Historic Lewes, Delaware, was a spectacular success. The heat, reaching the high 90s, could not keep the people away.
See the Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass Festival Slide Show.
NASGA Sea Glass Festival, 2009
Erie, Pennsylvania
On October 17th and 18th, 2009, beachcombers from around the world assembled at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA for the fourth annual North American Sea Glass Festival.
See the 2009 NASGA Festival Slide Show.
For a list of all the slide shows click Sea Glass Festival Slide Shows.
