Article: OLD GLASS SEASONED BY SEA HIGHLY TREASURED.(At Home)

Byline: Jura Koncius The Washington Post

Not long ago, sea glass was just something you plunked in a plastic pail, along with shells and baby crabs, when you were taking a beach walk with Grandma.

Today, those frosted, shimmery shards -- softened and smoothed by decades underwater -- are being sought by collectors, artisans and would-be archeologists. Bags of sea glass are sold by the pound on eBay. Here are some of the ways people are using the real thing or stylish imitations:

* Chunks of light-catching greens and ambers are crafted into (frequently pricey) earrings and bracelets.

* Some collectors have grouted their glass finds into kitchen ...

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