For years we have gathered those wayward bits of glass that we found on the beach while hunting for arrowheads. The glass was more common than the flint points so bringing it home kept us from coming home empty handed. Eventually, the glass became the primary prize though we still look for the arrowheads. We have spent countless hours walking along the water's edge and searching the swirls of sand and surf for these little gems which ultimately ended up sitting on my windowsill.

When I am not out walking on the beach, I am home making jewelry. I have been an avid bead collector for over 30 years. I use the beads in my jewelry and I decided that I would like to be able to wear my beautiful sea glass as well. Bead weaving had been my main interest. I tried combining the traditional bead weaving techniques with the seaglass, but found that the weaving overpowered the glass. I wanted my sea glass jewelry to be all about the glass, so I ditched the beads and started wrapping and weaving the glass in silver wire. This reminded me of the method I used when I made Dream Catchers as a child ---part of my Native American heritage. I have taken this simple weave and used it to surround the sea glass. It gives the impression of a gem from the sea, caught in a fisherman's net. I strive to make each piece reflect the natural beauty I cherished during my time spent along the water's edge. The sterling silver wire mimics the swirls of sea water against the sand. I use tiny pearls, crystals, beads (of course) and even little sea shells to recreate the misty realm where ocean meets land and sea glass is found.
I present to you my Sea Mist Sensations™.