The Sea Glass Companion

By Ellie Mercier

A quality written, comprehensive guide to the pastime, featuring answers to the most frequently asked questions about sea glass collecting. A 'must read' for both novice and experienced collectors alike. Testimonial: Ellie helps sea glass collectors expand their understanding of this marvelous hobby. She has assembled secrets from hunters around the globe revealing a vast number of collecting locations. Also included are details on outstanding ideas for displaying these treasures and featuring sea glass in art. Author Richard LaMotte, Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems Unique Highlights of the book include:* Coastal areas noted for relinquishing large quantities of sea glass as well as beaches associated with housing specific varieties of finds* An account of the remarkable process experienced by original sources of sea glass during their long ocean journeys, in which they are transformed from trash into treasure* Suggested beaches around globe (listed by state and country) on which to search, recommended by experienced collectors who reside in each region* Results of collaborative research regarding sea glass color rarity, based on the experience of numerous avid collectors, including participants from 34 different countries. * Effective Methods for Identifying and Dating Finds* Details of the many categories of sea glass that wash ashore, ranging from extremely common varieties to the most rare specimens * Ideal Suggestions for organizing/managing an expanding inventory of sea glass, featuring discoveries in home decor, and creating projects that make excellent use of Mother Nature's tumbled treasure* The future outlook of the hobby and circumstances contributing to the earth's declining sea glass inventory

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484033876
• ISBN13: 9781484033876
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"