Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. And there is lots of gorgeous beach sea glass jewelry out there...
... such as Gail's beautiful pieces that she sells at Seaphemera (see sponsor ad)...
... or Kim's work at 1022 Seashell Ave.
Then Tara of Scarborough Seashells (see sponsor ad) artfully wire wraps beach sea glass and makes them into bookmarks, as well as ornaments and hair pins. Click here to browse her store.
But then you can also wire wrap beach sea glass pieces to decorate your home!
Here is one example that you might remember, see here. Lili of Fearless Nesting did wire wrap sea glass to adorn her chandelier..., and speaking of chandelier...
... this is a seaglass chandelier masterpiece! I have never seen anything like it. A chandelier that is all hand-wired and assembled using nothing but wire and seaglass. Danny of Daily Danny (the eco guy who showed us how to make Wire Picture Holders with Rocks) discovered it at Anthropologie in their flagship store in Rockefeller Center, NYC. The chandelier is tagged at $1100, and I agree with Danny, it looks like it's worth every penny.
You could work some pieces into beautiful chimes like artist Tim Kline (check out How to Drill Sea Glass on eHow).
Wire some pieces together as a mobile as seen on Fibre Frolics...
... or take inspiration from Sue Gray's Sea Glass Wreaths.
Or perhaps start wire wrapping for Christmas! Featured last year here.
Want to try? I found three how to "wire wrap beach sea glass" tutorials that will get you started. They are for jewelry pieces, but I think they still teach you some basics that you can apply to anything.
How to Wire Wrap a Sea Glass Necklace
How to Wire Wrap a Simple Sea Glass Pendant
How to Make a Sea Glass Pendant
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Maya, you do collect the most interesting things for your posts. These are wonderful! Off to check out a few of the sites.
Peace to you,
Julia~
I like the chandelier idea :)
I used to make jewelry like this when I was in college, but I found out the hard way that earrings didn't generally work——too heavy. Some of these home decor ideas are fantastic though. I especially like the wreath, although it doesn't look like real sea glass to me ... more like the stuff that's been tumbled to look like sea glass that you can buy in Pier One. I can't help it ... I'm a snob about the stuff. If it's called sea glass (or beach glass in my neck of the woods) it ought to come from a beach. Otherwise it should be called tumbled glass.
I love sea glass. A pretty chunk of blue with silver wrapping would be lovely all summer long. Great post! :)
OMG, I'm speechless over that chandelier! This is indeed a masterpiece and out of everything you've ever shown us, this is the absolute best!
I love beach sea glass. I was actually watching a documentary the other day about collecting sea glass in San Francisco and it was actually pretty interesting.
I love these looks! Sea glass is so luminous and the blend of colors is amazing. Thanks for the tutorial, too... may have to give that a shot :)
Now I have some new ideas running through my head! Thanks for the inspiration, Maya! :)
I don't often wear jewelry. But the artwork and decor is stunning!
Brenda
I've been asking friends for unwanted sea glass I'd like to make a wreath. It likely will weigh a ton.
Great post Maya, it's so generous that you feature and show others talents and gifts. Lili's Sea Glass chandelier is quite spectacular! I find that those that love sea glass have a bit of Mermaid in them, land locked or coastal. I just love that most sea glass found is vintage to antique in age and is steeped in history and science. Sea Glass is reclaimed and recycle at it's most beautiful. Thanks for sharing these intriguing beauties with your readership. Happy Hunting and posting.
Fair Winds and Calm Seas,
Deborah Leon
www.mermaidspurseseaglass.com
Sea glass is so pretty, and these are lots of creative ways to display it. I love the wreath -- the way the pieces of glass are wire-wrapped makes them look like leaves :-) And that chandelier is pretty impressive. It would be stunning in the right beachy home :-)
Not so sure I have the gift to draw, but thanks for the positive feedback on my drawings :-)
Kelly
I love this idea! Rebecca just found some great big pieces of sea glass... we also found two sand dollars perfectly in tact!
that chandelier is amazing. I have just found a few pieces of sea glass, boy do I have a long way to go for that kind of project. lovely pieces of sea glasses.
thanks for including my necklace! Everything is beautiful, and that chandelier, oh my! It is just incredible. The wreath is really special, too!
Maya, thanks once again for including me in your post. I am continually amazed by all the inspiration you find for us. The chandelier by Anthro would be incredible to see in person. Wonder if they have made more in case this one sells! ~Lili
I love your shopping posts!!! Now....if only I had a whole BUNCH of extra cash sitting around!! I'm going to check out some of the links! Thanks for sharing these....love sea glass jewelry!!
I've got a ton of sea glass at home - nice to see some ideas of what to do with it besides keeping it in jars.
Great post. thank you for sharing. I love all the different projects you can do with the sea glass. I'm sure going to bookmark this one!
OMG Maya...that chandelier looks amazing!!! That will definitely be a WOW factor in any room.
-marie
Great post. I'm uber excited to deck out my Christmas tree this year in sea glass. The chandelier is breath taking. I'm in love.
The sea glass chandelier is beautiful! Wonder how many hours and days it would have taken to create it. So is the sea glass wreath. All the creations in htis post are so very lovely.
This is a brilliant post. I've never had any luck drilling my sea glass. I particularly love the wreath and the Christmas decorations... Another idea to try. I adore a beach inspired Christmas particularly that it's during Summer here in Sydney... Thanks again Maya. Pxxx
Oh Maya, these are great projects. OMG I love the chandelier, and love the xmas tree idea as well :)
To Erin who questioned if the wreath is made of sea glass - i.e. worn glass found on ocean beaches. Indeed it is or Sue would label it as tumbled glass - she is an expert and very careful in truthfully labeling her products (of course glass washed up on lake beaches looks different - but Sue uses SEA glass).
Great post on a great site! A variety of handmade tumbled glass chandeliers also on show at www.riaanchambers.co.za. Thank you
dear anonymous... thank you for correcting erin! every piece in the wreath is indeed real found on the beach by me sea glass! a true labor of love! that photo was featured in coastal living magazine in 10/07 as part of a real sea glass article focusing on the north american sea glass festival (NASGA) in santa cruz, CA... no man made glass allowed!
thanks for the kind words everyone!
suegray
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