eBay My World: beachglow( 440)

I love to make jewelry and art using sea beach glass. You can also find me and more of my work on Etsy, and Sea Glass Artists And Sea Glass Collectors...come visit! I'm beachglow at both places.

sea beach glass jewelry, bulk sea beach glass, sea glass art

jewelry supplies, sea glass, little girl items, whatever catches my eye

Anything with a pinecone on it, pottery, wildlife items, teapots, our daughter's beautiful artwork, I have an extreme love for beach glass!

English

Beach combing, fishing, four wheel riding, jewelry & candle making, painting, photography, gardening, going to every playground we can find, playing with Star the Mini Dachshund and Oscar the cat...the other members of our family. Star should have been named Shadow..they are a great breed..she goes everywhere w/me and is currently in glass-digger training 101 :)

Pure Sea Glass, A Passion For Sea Glass, Sea Glass-A Photographic Journey, Jane Packard floral books, Steven King novels, Shore Lines

Legends Of The Fall, The Illusionist, The Green Mile, spooky thrillers

Nickelback, Daughtry, Pink, Heart, Tom Petty, Steve Miller Band, Days Of The New, Led Zeppelin, John Cougar, Dixie Chicks, Nirvana

Ghost Hunters, The Twister Sisters, Discovery, Science, & Sci-fi channel shows, Gold Fever, Friends, Hannah Montana, American Idol, Bindi The Jungle Girl, (gotta include my baby's favs.)

The easiest way for me to explain is to have you hold the glass up to a light source. In most genuine pieces, you should see small curved or C shaped engravings in the glass. These shapes range in size & depth from visible to microscopic. They are sporadic & uneven, making each piece unique. The frost is formed over many years, creating a pitted look, by being naturally flaked and eroded away, and is unique to only genuine pieces. Many of them also display faint sparkles, and some have a brighter, more glowy appearance. It depends on beach conditions-rocky or sandy, rough surf, pH levels, and age/type of glass, as to how they turn out. The frost on artificial sea glass has an over-all even muted/dull/matte/sheer/satin appearance, (as in frosted glass beads for example). There may be resemblances, but the over-all matte finish and lack of pits & curved C shapes are key in determining the difference.

I specialized in floral design for over 10 years, owning and operating a shop for several of those years. I then decided my true calling was to be a mom, and sold the shop to raise our lovely little girl. Now my job is Mom/Beach Adventurer/Jewelry Maker/eBay Seller...love it! I'm self-taught in all that I do, and was raised with the belief that handmade is best!

Paypal is my preferred method of payment. If you need more time to pay, please let me know. I am willing to work with anyone, but if I don't hear from you within 3 days, I will assume you are a non-paying bidder. I believe communication is key in keeping ebay a pleasant experience for both buyers and sellers.

Shipping is usually within 24hrs. of cleared payment (except Sundays & Holidays.) I appreciate getting my things fast, so I do the same for others. When you get your item(s), please leave feedback so I know you got it okay, and I'll also leave feedback for you. If there happens to be a problem, please let me know! We'll work it out. Whenever I have multiple listings, I'll be happy to combine shipping for you if possible. You're always welcome to ask for a shipping quote. I ship to the U.S.A. only, but occasionally do make exceptions after inspection of your feedback and agreement to shipping terms. Insurance is recommended, but is your option and extra. I usually ship via USPS. Delivery Confirmation is always included. Everything is beautifully and safely packed for shipping to the best of my ability.

Please know that if for some reason you're not happy with your purchase, you are welcome to return the item, and I'll refund your money. I do my best to inspect, clean, photograph, and describe my items...if I have left something out, and you have a question, please feel free to ask.

Feel free to contact me through eBay for any questions, concerns or suggestions. T H A N K - Y O U !!!

I would just like to leave a special thank you note here to all of my customers and friends who have made selling on ebay so great for me! Some of you have been with me from the very beginning, and I can't thank you enough, love you guys!!~T

Cleaning Your Glass...dirt, oil, etc. can collect in the pitted surface of your sea/beach glass and change it's appearance. I just use a mild soap and water (Dawn liquid and a soft toothbrush work great). Clean, rinse, towel & let air dry. This will restore the frosty look. Also, jewelry cleaner will not harm the glass. If you like the wet or glowy look, you can very lightly oil your glass (scented oils are nice, but any kind will do). For pendants, you only need a tiny bit rubbed on the front. Again, soap and water will remove this and restore the frosted look. Oiling is something fun & different, and they really glow in the sunlight this way! Another tip, storing your jewelry in ziplocks, helps with keeping it tarnish free. Make sure it is completely dry before storing.