Here are some of my tips and strategy for finding sea glass and other beach combing treasure:
1. Bring a plastic container with a lid...
2. Bring a net...
Sometimes the best stuff is right where the waves break so visibility is limited. Using a small net you can scoop up rocky sand and sift through it at your leisure. Submerge the net just under the water and shake to filter out the sand and make treasure easier to find.
3. Sit, don't bend...
You'll last a lot longer if you don't spend your entire hunt bending over at the waist. Covering ground is important, but when you reach an tide line with lots of shells and rocks sit down to sift through the treasures.
4. Rinse your finds with water when you get home...
saltwater muck gets funky QUICK especially when sitting in an sealed container
5. Research… Some people take beach combing SUPER DUPER seriously -- so there are numerous forums sharing the locations of the best beach combing locations in your area.
Looking for display ideas?
Make this shadowbox (tutorial here) or store contents in petite glass jars with a tag labeling their origins.
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