Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Mermaid Tears.....

"Sea Glass" is originally man-made broken glass shards which have in one way or another found its way onto the beaches of lakes or the ocean. Basically "sea glass" is discarded trash such as bottles or glassware, jars, plates and pottery or china, or perhaps it may be from ships that have gone down to sea, and it is found around the world. Shards of porcelain doll pieces are common in certain areas.

It transforms itself into the finished product - a frosty or perfectly polished translucent gem - by years of being tumbled by the motion of waves through sand and pebbles. The sand and pebbles act like natural polishers, and over years it ends up on our beaches.

Those who "hunt" for sea glass know the joy that results when finding a particular color to one's own taste. It is a hobby - whether you are a casual or serious collector - that can be both relaxing and rewarding. The best time for hunting would be at low tide, and especially at low tide after a good storm, as the shore has been "stirred up", which means it will release glass that may have otherwise been buried or stuck in the sand. And, call me sentimental, but it seems to me, every hunt is a special memory.

Many creative people and artists make jewelry, mosaics, and countless other crafts from these treasures from the sea!

Other names for Sea Glass are mermaid tears, beach glass, witch glass or ocean glass.




























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