Sea Glass from CereusArt Coastal Decor

Sea Glass

I started collecting sea glass a few years ago.  A co-worker invited me to attend the North America Sea Glass Association's Sea Glass Festival.  I'm lucky enough to live in Virginia Beach where the festival is held.  After learning about sea glass, watching the shard of the year competition, and seeing the beautiful jewelry and art from the vendors I was hooked.

Common Sources Of Sea And Beach Glass By Color

Color Of Glass	Source Of Glass
white	soda bottles, jars, plates, windows, auto glass
brown	beer bottles, medicine bottles
yellow-green/kelly green	beer, juice, soft drink bottles
uncommon green	early Coke, Dr. Pepper, wine and beer bottles
gray, pink	Depression glass
lime green	1950s soda bottle
soft blue, forest green	ink, fruit, baking soda jars
lavender	originally white tinted by replacement chemical
cornflower/cobalt blue	Noxema, Phillips, Bromo Seltzer, medicine, poison
dark amber	whiskey, medicine, bleach bottles
light amber	auto or boat tail lights
dark olive/black	old bottles used to transport spirits
orange	Carnival glass
red	old Schlitz bottle, dinnerware, car and nautical lights

As often as I can I walk along the beach doing the "Sea Glass Stoop" hoping to add a rare piece to my collection.  I decorate with sea glass in my home.  I also use it to create items in my Etsy shop, CereusArt.

My sea glass isn't genuine it is actually man made tumbled glass. This is a huge no-no for purists, I know. Because I use so much of it, I can't afford to always use the real thing (at least not yet!).  The glass in my shop is a great alternative and is far less expensive.

Here are some great ideas on decorating with beach glass in your home.

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