Most everyone seems to love the beach, whether you are on a stony stretch in Maine or a powdered perfection on the islands, there is something that happens when water and people meet! Beach combing is a popular pastime among young and old alike. From Roman beach glass in Europe to glass fishing floats on the Pacific coast, people around the world like to collect the treasures they find while walking along the waters edge. Sea Glass is a worldwide passion.

I spend hundreds of hours a year searching for beach glass and use only select pieces (probably 1 out of 100 that I find). Many days I can load my pockets with these lovely treasures, yet on other days, I'll be lucky to find even 1 piece. Even the difference between one tide can make all the difference! The best times I've found to collect is a falling tide after a 3 or 4 day onshore wind. As avid beach goers know, there are two tide lines on the beach, a high-high and a low-high tide line. Most of the time, the top of the low-high tide line seems to produce the best finds.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina was the home of By The Sea Jewelry fro near 20 years. Located on the eastern most stretch of barrier islands on North Carolina, it is the home to many attractions and abounds in activities. Fishing, surfing, windsurfing, boating, as well as area attractions that include the Wright Brothers Monument and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse are within easy reach.

We now reside in Sebastian Florida though we continue to travel for art shows year long. Sebastian is home to the Sebastian Inlet, known for it's great surf break. Pelican Island is our local preserve on the barrier island. Sebastian is a relatively small town situated on the Indian River, home to some of the finest flats fishing in the world.

See http://www.beachhunter.net/index.html for more info on Florida Beaches

I am compiling a map of sea glass hunting areas around the world. If you would like to add your location to this map, please email me with your beach location!

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