Author: Mary Beth Beuke Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 162914150X Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth Beuke gets to talk about these prized ocean gems on a daily basis. Unfortunately, with each passing day, sea glass becomes more and more difficult to find, making the hunt more of a challenge to the seeker—especially one with limited experience in sea glass hunting. There are several reasons why the hunt is so important to the sea glass seeker. Some find their Zen moments in the solitude and beauty of the hunt. Some collect to add color to their life. The history, mystery, and discovery of sea glass are also strong forces that draw collectors to shorelines around the world, looking for these pieces of physically and chemically weathered frosted glass. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn about and start your own collection of sea glass, the window for doing so is closing as pieces are becoming more elusive due to a growth in sea glass popularity and a decrease in recent glass bottle production. In The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass, Beuke provides information that will help first-time seekers start new collections and veteran hunters learn more about their current sets. Beuke shares her experiences in gathering her own collection via photographs of vibrant and rare pieces, as well.
Author: Michelle Houts Publisher: Candlewick ISBN: 0763684430 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 33
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Author Michelle Houts and illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline explore the magic of one of the seaside’s greatest wonders and the bonds that link us through time. One summer, a boy named Thomas visits his grandmother at her seaside cottage. She gives him a magnifying glass that once belonged to his grandfather, and with it Thomas explores the beach, turning grains of sand into rocks and dark clamshells into swirling mazes of black, gray, and white. When his grandmother shows him a piece of sea glass, Thomas is transfixed. That night he dreams of an old shipyard and the breaking of a bottle. Could the very piece of sea glass on his nightstand have come from that bottle? For the rest of the summer, he searches for more sea glass and hopes to have dreams that will reveal more of the sea’s secrets. A stunning ode to stories and the seaside, this picture book invites readers to imagine the ocean of possibility that lives in every small or forgotten treasure.
Author: Richard LaMotte Publisher: Sea Glass Publishing ISBN: 9780975324608 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 0
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This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table. Pure Sea Glass surveys the history of glass manufacturing, explains the weathering process that creates frosted gems from fragile shards of old glass and tableware, and offers tips on how and where to find the best pieces. More than 200 exquisite photographs bring to light the luminous beauty of authentic sea glass.
Author: Drew Harvell Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520961110 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 230
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"The author makes an eloquent plea for marine biodiversity conservation."—Library Journal "Harvell seems to channel the devotion that motivated the Blaschkas."—The Guardian Winner of the 2016 National Outdoor Book Award, Environment Category It started with a glass octopus. Dusty, broken, and all but forgotten, it caught Drew Harvell’s eye. Fashioned in intricate detail by the father-son glassmaking team of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, the octopus belonged to a menagerie of unusual marine creatures that had been packed away for decades in a storage unit. More than 150 years earlier, the Blaschkas had been captivated by marine invertebrates and spun their likenesses into glass, documenting the life of oceans untouched by climate change and human impacts. Inspired by the Blaschkas’ uncanny replicas, Harvell set out in search of their living counterparts. In A Sea of Glass, she recounts this journey of a lifetime, taking readers along as she dives beneath the ocean's surface to a rarely seen world, revealing the surprising and unusual biology of some of the most ancient animals on the tree of life. On the way, we glimpse a century of change in our ocean ecosystems and learn which of the living matches for the Blaschkas’ creations are, indeed, as fragile as glass. Drew Harvell and the Blaschka menagerie are the subjects of the documentary Fragile Legacy, which won the Best Short Film award at the 2015 Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit. Learn more about the film and check out the trailer here.
Author: Shelly Peters Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing ISBN: 9781645381099 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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A fantastical voyage of a glass fishing float, that's been on the move for years. Come follow its adventures of wonder and doubt, and even a few sad tears. But please don't fret over the changes in this journey, for the outcome will be grand. And a lesson for us all, to embrace life's turns, even if it's different than what we have planned.
Author: Cindy Bilbao Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1581572506 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 96
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cindy Bilbao's spectacular photographs and helpful guidance will transform your everyday visit to the beach into a passionate treasure hunt. You'll learn where to go, when to go, what to look for and more. Sea glass has a particular magic. These are simply shards of old glass that have been shaped and polished by the sand and the sea. Sea glass can be found in a wide array of colors and can be simply collected or can be made into gorgeous jewlery. With a greatly enhanced ability to find these gems, THE OFFICIAL SEA GLASS SEARCHER'S GUIDE willl open up a new world. And, from the comfort of your armchair you'll be able to envision those discoveries by thumbing through Cindy Bilbao's photos that capture the essence of what is so compelling about sea glass.
Author: Cindy Bilbao Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1682681173 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 210
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Transform your day at the beach into a passionate treasure hunt. Sea glass—shards of old glass that have been shaped and polished by the waves—can be found in a wide array of colors and can be simply collected or made into gorgeous jewelry. Seeking Sea Glass will open up a new world for those on the hunt for these unique treasures, teaching you where to go, when to go, what to look for, and more. This unique guide is beautifully illustrated with Cindy Bilbao's photographs capturing the magic of sea glass.
Author: Rebecca Ruger-Wightman Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1631582615 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 160
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Sea glass is the beautiful result of broken glass being naturally polished and smoothed by the ocean’s currents for extended periods of time. These beautiful jewels become weathered and frosted from abrasion and erosion in salt water, giving them a distinctly beautiful, jewel-like appearance that is perfect for all sorts of crafting! Sea Glass Crafts includes twenty step-by-step projects for you to create beautiful works with your collection of sea glass. Accompanying each project are beautiful full-color photographs which visually aid readers in the instructions as well as display the finished product. From jewelry to other lavish lifestyle crafts, this book will give skills needed to learn the art of creating beautiful homemade pieces. Sea glass can be purchased in bulk online, but it is way more fun to collect on your own. On your next trip to the beach, when you find yourself swimming in these treasures, be sure to utilize the lessons in this book to create something truly homemade, unique, and beautiful. It’s a perfect activity for anyone interested in jewelry-making or crafting, or for someone looking to learn a new hobby.
Author: Publisher: Down East Books ISBN: 1608932818 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
Who knew that discarded bottles and glassware could become treasures of such rare beauty? Collectors of sea glass will find much to delight their senses in this collection of photographs. Unlike most images of sea glass, which show the glass in simple arrays, these images are meticulously planned, using sea glass and other elements to create unique, mysterious, and often whimsical scenes captured on film. Paired with wonderful background information about the photos, snippets of sea glass lore, and helpful tips about finding sea glass, it’s a great addition to any sea glass library.
Author: Mary Beth Beuke
Author: Michelle Houts
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Author: Drew Harvell
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Author: Cindy Bilbao
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Author: Rebecca Ruger-Wightman
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