March is Sea Glass Month in Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County Tourism in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center is hosting an abundance of sea glass events in the month of March. These events will include lectures, workshops, hunts and the world renowned expert and author on sea glass, Richard LaMotte to speak. All of these events will be centered on sea glass, nature’s vanishing treasure.

For more information please click Sea Glass Month.

Glass-O-Lantern

Give Jack a Touch-O-Glass

In keeping with the spirit of the Halloween season I decided to incorporate some sea glass into my pumpkin carvings. Having the glass backlit by the candle adds a colorful twist to this traditional craft.

Sea Glass Tip: Because the sea glass is illuminated, use some of your darker, unusually colored shards that can't been seen under normal conditions.

A Simple Wire Wrap Sea Glass Pendant

For a sea glass jewelry idea try a simple wire wrap pendant like the one on the left. With a few basic wire wrapping tools, some wire of your choice and a piece of sea glass that you have found, create a simple piece of jewelry that will certainly garner attention from your friends.
Step 1: Selecting Tools & Materials
The three tools suggested for this sea glass project are wire cutters, round nosed pliers, and flat nosed plier.
The wire selected should be strong enough to support your sea glass pendant on a chain. If you are using sterling silver, for example, I recommend using 18 gauge or 20 gauge half-hard. Although you can use any style it is easiest ( and more forgiving ) to use round.
TIP: If this is your first venture into jewelry making with sea glass, use a piece large enough to handle easily.
See more by clicking Simple Wire Wrap Sea Glass Pendant