How to Find Seaglass
Seaglass collecting is a serious hobby for some people, taking them to beaches around the world on the hunt for rare and exotic pieces. Any kind of glass found on the beach is, technically, seaglass, but aficionados have more stringent criteria for what classifies as a good find. Glass that has been tumbled enough to be smooth, rounded and pitted by sand is the best. Both white and brown seaglass are common, but pieces in shades of red, orange, pink or patterned glass are coveted.
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Walk slowly along the wrack line of the beach -- the trail of stones and debris left by the surf. Pay special attention to stone beds or areas where you find one piece of seaglass. Chances are, if you see one piece of glass, many more are present.
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Explore beaches that are near old dump sites or factories where glass containers were used or produced. For instance, a beach in Fort Bragg, Calif., that was once used as the town dump became such a popular destination for seaglass hunters that it was eventually named Sea Glass Beach (Reference 3).
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Inspect the wrack line where streams or rivers open into the sea. Seaglass expert Richard LaMotte especially recommends searching the south side of river and stream beds (Reference 2).
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Hunt for seaglass during the winter and inclement weather. Not only will there be less competition, but winter storms and winds may uncover more treasures.
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