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Article: OLD GLASS SEASONED BY SEA HIGHLY TREASURED.(At Home)
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- The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)
- Article date:
- September 3, 2005
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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 ...