Sorry for the inconvenience but I am currently spending some time updating and improving the site, in the meantime I have a selection of my jewellery on Ebay at great sale prices, the sale will only be on until my website is back up and running properly so make sure to get over there and grab a bargain, you can go straight there to have a look by clicking on the link:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/smithyboo1978/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562
If you would like to be contacted when the site is fully working again or if you would like to receive email updates when new lines appear on the site then please fill in the form below to be added to my mailing list-by adding yourself you are in with a chance of winning a free sea glass piece designed just for you please see below for full details.
***UPDATE***
Although the website is still being updated the suncatcher page is now up and running, more pages will be available very soon.
***COMPETITION*** Everyone who joins the mailing list will be automatically entered into the competition. The winner will be offered the choice of either a beaded seaglass necklace, a mosaic pendant necklace, or a small suncatcher commissioned to their choice of colour/s. Thanks to all that entered the last competition (ended 30th June) results will be posted soon!!
| Mailing ListCompetition closes at midnight on 31/08/11 winner will be informed via email and announced on the site soon after.If the prize isn't claimed within 14 days a new winner will be chosen. No purchase necessary. |
Welcome to my website selling seaglass jewellery and accessories.
For more information regarding seaglass please see further down this page.
I have also now added a guestbook, there's a link to it at the bottom of this page so please feel free to put any comments on there either regarding the website or any jewellery you have received from me.
If you are on facebook I have a group on there with regular special offers, free to enter competitions, chances to see new lines before they go on the website and regular updates of new additions and sales on the website so make sure to join you can find it here:
http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=82981184406
If you would like to contact me regarding any pieces on here or if you would like to discuss a commission then you can email me on: smithyboo1978@yahoo.co.uk
About seaglass
Seaglass (also commonly know as 'beach glass' or 'mermaids tears') is glass that you find along beaches or large lakes which has been tumbled and naturally weathered by the sea.
This creates lovely small pieces of smooth frosted glass each piece completely unique.
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Most seaglass comes from bottles, but it can also come from jars, plates, windows, windshields, glasses, art, flasks, containers, and any glass sources that have wound up in the ocean.
Real vs artificial
Seaglass can also be produced artificially by using a rock tumbler, and some companies sell artificially produced seaglass to tourists or make jewelry from it. As littering is increasingly discouraged, authentic seaglass becomes harder and harder to find and artificial seaglass is sometimes fraudulently advertised as authentic. Rock tumbled glass is not the same as seaglass, since long-term exposure to water conditions creates an etched surface on the glass that cannot be duplicated artificially. The differences can be distinguished microscopically.
Seaglass collectors claim that the term "seaglass" should be reserved for authentic specimens, and artificial seaglass should be termed "craft glass".
For me, and I'm sure many others, it's the romance behind the seaglass that is part of it's attraction. The fact that there is a history about it and the fact that its created by mother nature over many years from what would previously have been considered rubbish.
Seaglass colours
Common Kelly green, brown and white/clear Less common Jade, amber, golden amber, lime green, forest green and soft blue Uncommon sea foam and soft green |
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 | I collect all the seaglass I use in my jewellery (with help from members of my family), it has been gathered from various beaches in particular Cayton bay and Filey on the east coast, the Isle of Sheppy in Kent and Wemyss bay and surrounding isles in scotland. It has taken a lot of time an effort, although I must admit I do love walking along the beaches and finding new and unusual pieces. Its a great deal of fun!
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Once you have had a look around please make sure to sign my new guestbook!!
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