Sea Glass From Maui

Posted on January 22, 2010 by


You can not imagine how excited I was to get this wonderful
shipment of sea glass.
My mail lady had regrettably told me she had a package for me
but was afraid the contents were destroyed. I know she thought
I was a real nut when I uncontrollably danced with excitement
when she told me she could hear the broken glass.



My sister Mare has lived on Maui for half of her life.
When I went to visit her I was able to explore many
beaches with her, and her friend Mikie.
We walked for miles listening to the sound of the
surf, feeling the ocean spray,
With our eyes on the beach, searching for sea glass.

Mikey has lived on Maui for his entire life, and
has been looking for sea glass for
As long as he can remember. It has always been a
part of his life.


Every Sunday afternoon he and his grandmother would
walk the beaches.
Generations apart they would bridge that gap as they
spent the day together
gathering treasures.

It is this sea glass that was collected nearly a half century
ago that I received in the mail.
Thanks Mikey for being able to part with them.
You and Mare have made my Year!



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Ocean Sage’s Summer

Posted on September 3, 2009 by


I would love to commend all the writers of the world.
As I read Bob’s article “Ocean and Field” in the Hawkeye,
I couldn’t help but be envious of his mastery over words.

I have come to the conclusion that writers are very
complex artists.

With words as their brush, they paint a picture that can
actually bring us to a place of seeing, feeling, and to
even imagine a scent in the air.


As a painter of words, and a canvas of pages, they can
transcend up to places that become so vivid in our
imaginations. The patience, the creativity, and the ability
to flow with the pen, that is a writer, one who is truly
and artist of artists.

It’s been awhile since I have updated. Don’t you think
that in the winter there seems to be more hours in the day?
The summer hours are filled with festivals, gardens, exercise,
along with our regular year round activities, or duties.
Where did our summer go?

Ocean Sage participated in two Art Shows this summer.

I love these events, as I am able to see you, talk to you,
and it is your feedback that will keep me motivated to
continue to create more
designs.

My summer is closing with an absolutely lovely article.
Thank you Bob Hansen /writer, John Lovretta/photographer
and The Hawk Eye Newspaper.

To read the article click here


For those of you in the Burlington and Mediapolis Iowa area,
Ocean Sage Jewelry will be in some of your local shops! In my next
post I will give you the names and locations.
Also my studio will be open for appointment only
319 208 7761

As the weather cools I will resume to telling some fascinating
ways to search for our much loved and sought after Sea Glass.
So for today, I am off to walk through the countryside and breathe
the beautiful Autumn air.

Have a Wonderful week!

Please continue to Support P-a-c-k

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Ocean Sage supports P-A-C-K.org

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

Attention:


Michigan Jewelry Party Alert




Also I am excited to announce that there will be a 3rd Annual Jewelry Show

Being hosted right on Lake Michigan In Muskegon

It will be held on August 17, 2009 at 5:30pm

Please Click on link below to Register
3rd Annual Ocean Sage Jewelry Show

On August 22nd 2009, I will be participating in St. Pat’s Art Fair in

Grand Haven Michigan.

From 9 am – 4pm.

Hope to see you there.
For Directions Please Click on link Below

St Pat’s Art Fair

Receive a free gift at the Fair when you say

“Sister Margarita sent me.”
*Gift to the first 10 friends of Sister Margarita*

Need Jewelry?
Become a Fan of Ocean Sage, and be automatically entered in a drawing.


Thank you to all that participated in the P-A-C-K.org Drawing.

Ocean Sage donated $100 in Jewelry for this worthy cause.

P-A-C-K.org is a nonprofit organization that is reaching out to victims

Of brutal disfiguring Dog Attacks.



This organization was founded my sister Dr. Nancy Matthews, who

Was attacked and was nearly killed by two dogs.

This is a very sad story that was directly due to negligence on both

The Animal Control, and the owner.

To read her story Click here Nancy’s Story

To support this worthy cause either by donation or being a volunteer

click here Help P-A-C-K.org


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Sea Glass

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

What To Bring When Hunting for Sea Glass

When looking for beach glass, safety
should always come first.

As mentioned in the previous post,
please be aware of rip tides and surf.

The power of the ocean should never
be underestimated.

When going to the beach to search
for sea glass, there are always items
that I bring with me.
Hours will go by and I will hardly notice.
I bring with me a gallon zip lock bag for the
sea glass, sun screen, hat,
glasses, and a bottle of water.

Looking for Sea Glass

I have always had my best luck for
finding sea glass in gravel.
Sandals work well for walking in the water.
I found I really need to curl my toes.
As the waves lap the shore a strong
current is created.
It has sucked more than one sandal off my foot.

Water shoes are really your best option.
Barefoot? It feels good at first.
Like a massage, but
after awhile, my feet would start to feel tender.

I hate to bring this part up, because
it dampens the romantic part of searching
for beach glass.
Beach glass starts as
some ones garbage. I know, not a pretty concept.
Just make sure you wash your hands after searching

When I get home I soak my beach glass in a bleach solution.
It won’t hurt the glass, and will kill any
microbial on the glass.

Windy days are the most undesirable days.
The sand can really sting with the wind
blasting.
Also when the foam is being blown
on shore, it makes looking for the glass difficult.

On the west coast in the evenings the glass
always seemed to be easier to find than earlier
in the day.
The sun helps to illuminate the
glass making it more visible.
In the evenings light, the brown
glass often looks red.

Good luck in your hunt for beach treasures.

Sea Glass Jewelry


To shop for Sea Glass Jewelry, come and visit me at
Ocean Sage

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Beach Glass and the Surf

Posted on February 15, 2009 by


Ocean Surf and Beach Glass
If I have led you to believe that finding Beach
Glass is an easy task, then I have led you astray.
Husband has reminded me of the many times
that the beach had selfishly sent me home
empty handed.
Soon I began to learn that the tides, currents,
and surf played an important role in the appearance
of Beach Glass.
I found that the erosion of the beach is responsible
for good beach glass hunting.
It is the huge powerful swell that dig into the beach
exposing sand, gravel, and sea glass that was buried
deep below.

seaglass

The currents power works with the surf to cut into
the beach.
This erosion is caused by huge storms, off shore hurricanes
being the biggest instigators.
Along with the years in El Nino the waves can reach towering heights.

At this point I would like to add some words of caution.
To walk out into the water at this time is very dangerous.
The rip currents are deadly. You can see these currents
as they run parallel to the beach.

seaglass

It is best to wait until the surf and currents fade and it is safe
to enjoy a day on the beach.
As you walk the beach after the ocean has receded,
You will see a scum line. (I know, what a lovely term.)
It is very distinct and you can easily see the debris left
by the waves.
Along with the sea weed, fish bones, and other
debris you are very apt to find beach glass.
It truly is a mystery to where it will appear.
Sometimes it will be found in the scum line
all by itself. A jewel shimmering in the sunlight.

So please be safe, and enjoy your beach glass hunting.
Please stop back for my next post.
I will be talking about how the tides can effect our
search for sea glass.

If you would like me to let you know when I have another
article ready, you can either leave me a “reply”
that you would like me to contact you.
Please remember to leave me your email.
Or you can email me directly at
Ocean Sage
have a great day and happy sea glass hunting!
Jorie

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Sea Glass Where and When

Posted on February 1, 2009 by

Sea Glass Part 4

Where to find Sea Glass

Beach Glass is a by product of discarded glass containers
or components.
The ocean effortlessly refines the sharp glass, and
makes it into our precious beach glass.
Beach Glass can be found on any beach, but can be
extremely difficult to find.
It is the magnificent power of the waves in partnership
with the churning sand that makes this glass.
A glass that man has not been able to duplicate.
The edges are rounded and the various colors display an
opaque finish.
So where there are waves and sand, there is beach glass.

Some beaches will have more glass than others.
Beach Glass is also easier to find at different times
of the year. *I will be discussing this topic soon.*

seaglass

I have found that beaches that are near river mouths are the ones with an
abundance of sea glass.
It is sad how much garbage makes it into
our rivers and then dumps into our oceans. Much of beach glass
is a by product of trash. So logically we can see why a beach
close to inlets would be a prime spot.

sea glass
Finding Sea Glass Can Be quite exciting

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What is Sea Glass part 3

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

Sea Glass


What makes Some Beach glass more valuable than others:

Certain colors are more rare than others. Here is the order I have come up with
From my own personal experience:
Going from the most common to very rare Sea Glass.

  • White
  • Brown
  • Green
  • Blue Green
  • Lime Green
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Light Blue
  • Turquoise Blue
  • Olive Green
  • Baby Blue
  • Yellow
  • Lavender
  • Pink
  • Grey
  • Purple
  • Red

    • These were colors that I found on the West Coast.
    Thank you Heather for all the Beautiful pieces – boxes :)
    that were from Mexico.
    The colors seem to be different from the different coasts.
    Also some colors are more easily found on the Atlantic Oceans.

    My Next topic I will discuss:
    What is Sea Pottery

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What is Beach Glass or Sea Glass part 2

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

Sea Glass

What is Beach Glass:
Beach Glass is debris from glass containers that has been
shattered and found it’s way to the beach. The action
of the waves, and the wearing of the sand, will tumble
the sharp Edges to a smooth opaque finish.
The colors of the glass are numerous, and some so rare
that it is a memorable experience when finding.
I had a friend pick up one of my gems and comment that
when I looked at the glass I saw jewelry,
while all she could see was an old Heineken bottle.
Shards from Coca Cola bottles are quite beautiful. The
color is a blue green and goes well with Fluorite beads.

beach glass

My most exciting find was a beautiful piece of red. From
the design on the surface I came to the conclusion
that is was a piece from the port light on a ship.

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Beach Glass part 1

Posted on January 9, 2009 by

This Week I would like to talk about the facts of beach glass.
Is it disapearing, what it is, where to find it, and even about the colors.

When living in Ventura California I became obsessed with hunting for Beach Glass.
At that time there were only a handful of us beachcombing, in search of sea glass. It was abundant.

When I moved from there , the sea glass was scarce.
There were also many more beachcombers.
Was it the multitude of beachcombers that left with the beach glass that caused the decline?
Possibly.
There also was much dredging that was changing the face of the beach, and burying
The gravel that I use to find a mother lode of glass. now buried 5 feet under the sand, the beach glass was inaccessible.
Also a possibility that plays in this equation, is that so many glass containers are now replaced with plastic.



Sea Glass

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Thanks for stopping by!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

Ocean Sage would love to wish you a Happy New Year.
I’m really wondering what your resolution is.
What I am really wondering is if you remember what
your resalution was last Year? Or any of the previous years.
I really wish I would have kept a record of them.
Do you think that we may have succeeded at our goal,
and never gave ourselves credit? That the resolution
imbedded the desire to attain the goal, and years later
we actually conquered it, and never even realized it?
Oh yea, I want to get organized, so you did, and now,
you just want to be able to chill.
From one end of the spectrum to the other. From red to
Violet.
Sooo, what is your resolution?

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