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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year Sale

Happy New Year to everyone all over the world who read this blog.  I am offering a 15 % off discount. at my Storenvy shop.  You have to go to the custom shop to see the code to use when you check out.  Good until Jan 15

http://luckyseaglass.storenvy.com 

Friday, December 27, 2013

Weaving wire and sea glass

I am experimenting with weaving wire to create some new designs.  It gives texture to the wire, which is interesting, but I don't want to overwhelm the sea glass.  Take a look at my first two and please let me know your opinion.  Both are available for sale at my Storenvy shop.  The sea glass was beachcombed in Bermuda.
sea glass, coral, lapis, and aluminum and silver

teal green sea glass, aluminum and silver wire weave

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Can You Help Me on Facebook?

My Lucky Sea Glass page is almost at the 300 fan level  (293).  If you can visit my page and like it, that would help me reach the goal.  Also, facebook fans receive a 15% discount on all items in the Storenvy store on the page with the code in the Store.

 

Thank you so much!          Lucky Sea Glass on Facebook

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Cultured sea glass, sand tumbled sea glass, art seaglass --- all machine made!

As I am watching other sea glass sites, I am discovering there are more and more ways of describing fake sea glass and misleading or confusing the customer!  Just saw a site selling orange earrings for $12, and the description is that they are inspired by the ocean, cultured sea glass!  Well, orange sea glass is one of the rarest colors to find, and to find two matching pieces would be next to impossible, but to sell them for $12  -- obviously they are not genuine sea glass earrings. 

Recently, in a store in Florida, the shopowner showed me some "sea glass" earrings.  Again, they were perfectly matched, identical turquoise triangles  (another rare color).  I looked at the card describing them, and it said they were sand tumbled.  Clearly, you can toss in some sand in a tumbler, and voila, you can create your own fake sea glass.

Genuine sea glass has been tossed by ocean waves for months, more likely years. People study the origins of the sea glass found on beaches -- old bottles, glassware, boat lights, etc.  A well regarded book on the subject is Pure Sea Glass by Richard LaMotte. If you are serious about sea glass, check it out.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Fantastic Florida Sunsets

I just have to share the amazing sky that I saw in Florida.  This was not your usual sunset -- the whole sky was on fire.  I didn't touch up these photos -- they are real.  Enjoy.






This was taken on a different night!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Offer Until Dec 24

I am offering 15% off at my Storenvy online shop to everyone.  Use the code Lucky15   but only through Dec 24.  The link is Lucky Sea Glass on Storenvy  You can only use this code at my custom shop at Storenvy, so please be sure to visit.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Why I Create Sea Glass Jewelry and Thanks

I have been creating jewelry with sea glass for about seven years, and I am still enjoying the artistic challenge.  In fact,  when I am away from my studio,  I really miss the creative "high" I get when I discover a new design!  Customers have asked me where do my design ideas come from, and I have to say Everywhere!  Whether it's a friend who loves angels or my daughter's pet dachsund or Alexander Calder's mobile,  I am inspired by it all.  Of course, the actual piece of sea glass adds its own demands and where it was found is very important to me. I am just thinking about this topic since I have been away from my studio and can hardly wait to get back to creating.:)

December's sales have been amazing and thanks to all.  Please keep in mind I can send items after Dec 19 and there will be an extra charge if you want expedited shipping.  Facebook fans always get 15% off if you buy from the Store on facebook and use the code that comes up.  http://www.facebook.com/LuckySeaGlass

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Every Knock is a Boost! Lucky Sea Glass

I HAVE been saying sea glass is lucky,  and I feel it is still true. Even when shops close, etc. something good usually happens after.  I was disappointed when the shop carrying my Judaica line decided to go with mass produced items instead, but soon after I took back my designs, two of them sold to happy customers.  My mother always said " Every knock is a boost"  and she was so wise and optimistic.

Please select your Luck Sea Glass items early!  All are one of a kind.  Shipping will be after Dec 19.  OnLine shop   http://luckyseaglass.storenvy.com or my website http://www.luckyseaglass.com

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Sea Glass Is Not Just For the Summer! Right?

I have  been meaning to write this post for a while, but it seems especially appropriate as we are fast approaching the cold, snowy days of winter.  Of course, the beautiful ambers, greens, and whites and cobalt blues are perfect for the wintry hues we wear, as well as for Spring, Fall, and Summer!  Would you only wear a diamond in the winter, or an emerald in the Spring?   Sometimes, the retail shops carrying Lucky Sea Glass believe it is a seasonal item -- but I don't agree!  What do you think?  I'd love to hear from you.  By the way, I always wear a piece of Lucky Sea Glass all year round, for good luck!

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Also, Lucky Sea Glass was featured on http://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com  and on the http://www.shophuntingdivas.blogspot.com  blog last week on November 28.  Actually, it is under my name -- Jean Forman.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Star of David Sea Glass Ornament

I recently created a Christmas Tree sea glass ornament, an angel, and a sea glass Star of David ornament.  They sold so quickly, that I didn't even take a picture of the angel!  I put the Christmas Tree up on another post, but here is the Star of David.  It is perfect for those who have both Jewish and Christian family members celebrating the holidays!  I may create some more soon.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Latest Lucky Sea Glass News!

I  decided to experiment a little with my website, and now it has a new look.  I hope it is more user friendly and  easier to navigate.  Also, I tried to improve some of the pictures as the new design seems to make some of them darker!

Recently, I was invited to share some of my jewelry designs for an article about the top 50 sea glass artists in the world.  I will post the pictures here for you to see.  Which design do you prefer?

Also, recently, Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry was invited to share pictures for an online market.  I'll keep you posted about that one, too.






Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Hot Air Ballooning in France and Sea Glass Design

If you have ever been hot air ballooning, you know what an uplifting (no pun intended maybe) experience it can be.  Soaring over beautiful lavender fields in France or over ancient temples in Myanmar or migrating animals in Africa with only the swooshswoosh of the hot air heater and the clicks of cameras breaking the silence...I am posting a couple of my balloon pictures from Provence, but also some of my latest sea glass creation -- a necklace with sea glass from a Greek Island (Aegina) that is a hot air balloon inspired design.  Enjoy!
Balloon over Provence by Lucky Sea Glass

Balloon over Provence by Lucky Sea Glass

Sea Glass (Greece) and Sterling Silver by Lucky Sea Glass

Thursday, October 31, 2013

My Latest Sea Glass Mobile update

After I created the fish mobile, I discovered that it is fun to make something with the sea glass I have collected that is not really jewelry quality, but still is lovely.  So, now I have just made a Christmas tree ornament or mobile to hang in a window with sea glass I found in Greece, a shell from Florida, and various other beads, a silver star and a Lucky Sea Glass tag.  Hope you like it!  THIS SOLD AT THE TRUNK SHOW!

Monday, October 28, 2013

Jewelry Trunk Show Update Again

Trunk show was rejally fun and a great success.  Lots of sales and happy customers.  Makes me happy, too!

I've been busy sending out invitations and organizing my jewelry for an upcoming annual Trunk Show for Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry.  It is always fun and I love helping people decide which piece they must have.  Also, preparing for the show gives me a good reason to reassess my designs, polish up the silver, change some things, improve displays, etc.  If any of you are in the metro Washington, D.C. area, and would like to come to the party, let me know and I can give you details.  It will be on Nov. 24  a Sunday when there is no Redskins game!   

The evites have gone out -- and the collection is ready.  Just have to make up the price list -- everything will be on sale just for the show so I will recalculate prices.  Today I bought a bottle of Sea Glass wine -- the label is what attracted me -- perfect for the show. 

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Inspiration from spirals

I came across information about spirals on the internet.  The spiral is an ancient symbol that was even used in cave paintings.  I have often used variations of spirals in my designs, not realizing that they can represent growth and change.  Perhaps, the spiral can be a symbol for someone who is taking that first small step toward greatness.  Spirals begin with tiny circles and can expand forever!  Here's one of my  spiral designs --  with glass I found in Mongolia.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

How About a Turkey Menorah?

This year, Hanukah and Thanksgiving will be celebrated together.  It's very early to think about Holiday gifts -- but before you know it, the holidays will be upon us.  I think a turkey menorah would  be a perfect gift == but I haven't seen any yet!  I do have some sea glass necklaces with Judaica symbols like Star of David, Torah, candelabra, etc.  that would be nice holiday presents.  Most of them are on the website.


 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tiffany Glass in Chicago and Painting with glass

I've been visiting. the grand daughters in Chicago and got to see an exhibit of lamps and glass paintings by Lewis Comfort Tiffany at a museum in a Victorian home.   Tiffany developed different types of glass for what he called painting with glass.  Truly beautiful, but not sea glass of course!  Hmm. maybe I will try painting with sea glass!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

What is Art Jewelry?

Lately, I've been reading and thinking about what is artistic jewelry as opposed to the jewelry that is mass produced, machine made in some factory.  Handmade jewelry artists have written that the difference is the passion and the technical skill of the individual artist, and I agree.  The passion to create something unique and beautiful for a special buyer is one of my main motivators.

  But, even more than that might  be the desire to improve my skills, become better with each new design so the design is simple and unique  and well made all at the same time.

The downside of all this, of course, is that often handmade, artistic jewelry costs more than the mass produced kind (although not always).  Sometimes, the popular brand names are pricey for the materials they use and the brand name is what raises the price.  Individual jewelry artists must finance all the equipment,  materials, shipping, etc. so their costs for each item may be higher than for huge numbers of items made in some factory in Asia.

I hope when you considering buying a piece of Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry you will see that it is a special, one of a kind item that is handmade with care and with artistic intent.  Thank you, and I would like to hear your comments!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

A Birthday Present for You

Today is my birthday, and I am offering a special discount on my website as a present to any of you who may want to buy Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry.  It is only for items available on my website  (not the Storenvy site)   20% OFF ALL ITEMS  until October 31, 2013.


Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry     
Email me before purchasing so I can adjust the price on the PayPal button for you!

Monday, September 23, 2013

My Calder inspired Fish Sea Glass Mobile

O.K. here it is.  I included sea glass I have found in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Lake Michigan, and sea shells from Florida, pearls, and more.  I used non tarnish gold wire to create the scales and aluminum for the frame.  Hope you like it.  I have him hanging in my kitchen window!


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Organizing! And, my next project!

I've been spending so much time updating my website and my inventory lists.  Hopefully, now if you go to the website and see something you want to buy, there will be a PayPal button for you!  PayPal takes you to a secure site where you can choose what credit card you want to use.  Also, if you go to the Storenvy site, you can use PayPal there as well, and Facebook Fans can get a discount code there.  I am trying to keep things up to date, but I still have pictures to take and upload!

My next project is to create a mobile.  I saw in a book about the Smithsonian museums a picture of a mobile by the artist/sculptor Alexander Calder that looks like it includes sea glass.  It is a wire fish mobile.  He created it in 1949!  

Monday, September 16, 2013

Special Coupon Discount for Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry

I thought I'd share an offer that I just put on Facebook.  It is for U.S. fans of the Lucky Sea Glass facebook page.  If you "like" the page, you can go to the Store on the page and buy any item with a 15% off code that will come up.  Free shipping on purchases over $100, after discount.  This offer is good until October 31, 2013.  Buy soon as all items are one of a kind!


http://www.facebook.com/LuckySeaGlass

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Gold Crocheted Bracelet

I thought I'd share this bracelet today.  I crocheted it with gold plated wire and added a 14K gold filled toggle clasp and blue and white porcelain beads for a design element.  It can be adjusted to fit most wrists. 

Friday, September 6, 2013

Accident and new Ft. Bragg, CA designs

Home only a few days, and we were in a car accident.   The car was totaled, but except for some bruises, I am o.k.  I was a passenger, by the way.  Anyway, I really haven't had the time to write for a while.

  I thought I'd put up a couple of pictures of  new jewelry designs.  I made a convertible necklace --- it can be a bracelet if you just unlatch the easy spring clasps, or a necklace.   Also, a pair of earrings made with aluminum and Ft. Bragg emerald sea glass I found this year.  They are all available at http://luckyseaglass.storenvy.com
Sea Glass takes my mind off the accident!!
Emerald sea glass (CA) aluminum and silver plate  $38

Convertible sea glass necklace, sterling silver and silver plated chain, baroque pearl  This can be a bracelet, too!

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Pictures of Portugal

Home at last!  I took almost a thousand pictures, so I will just post a few here from the beginning of our trip, in Que Luz and Sintra.  And, we didn't visit all of Portugal -- didn't go to the resort area of the Algarve, in the south.  Here goes...   Let me know if you want me to post more of them.
Royal Summer Palace in Que Luz with amazing gardens

Que Luz palace

Our Pousada, used to be royal stables

Pena Palace in Sintra


Beautiful water lilies near a mansion near Sintra

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Lucky Sea Glass Good Luck in Portugal

While on the Douro River cruise, I wore my Lucky Sea Glass jewelry every day.  People wanted to see what I had brought for sale, so I showed  some I had.  One nice lady from Australia bought two pair of earrings, and others said they would look at the website for more choices.   Now, isn't that another lucky story?:)

Monday, August 26, 2013

The Douro River Cruise, Portugal and sea glass

Portugal has been fantastic, even though I wasn't able to find much seaglass.  I did find a tile and sea glass in Lisbon.  The cruise alo ng the Douro River is so beautiful and the vineyards terraced up the rolling hills are,worth seeing.   I will post pictures soon, but try to see it yourself one day!

tile and sea glass and plastic found at port of Lisbon

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Castles, Palaces and Seascapes

Just a taste of some great photos to come.  There is so much to see in Portugal.  So far we have seen  three beautiful palaces,  a Moorish castle high on a hill, and amazing views of the Atlantic.   I found some smooth stones and a piece of sea glass.(maybe)

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Portugal Here i Come!

Very excited to go to Portugal.  It has a very long coast line along the Atlantic and Mediterranean.  Also, castles and palaces, wines, tiles, and beaches.  I will keep you posted as best I can.  I hope I find some beautiful sea glass and beach tiles!
 

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Impressionists by the sea in San Francisco and the Golden Gate

In addition to the great trip to Mendocino and Ft. Bragg, we also spent a few days in San Francisco with a friend.  The Legion of Honor Museum is having an exhibit of paintings by French impressionists with the theme of boating and the sea.  Beautiful models of boats that were in paintings in the 19th century and also, of course, Monets, Seurats, Degas, and others.  It is not a big exhibit, but it does work the theme well.

When we walked outside of the museum and looked to our left, the light was so perfect over the bay that it looked like another impressionist painting.  When we walked down a little bit, we were rewarded with lovely views of the Golden Gate Bridge.  I didn't have my camera with me, though.  Sorry.  You'll just have to go see it yourself!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Sea Glass in Fort Bragg, Cal and New Pictures

Visited the coves near Glass Beach today
Hiked down a steep cliff outside the park to a beach of sea glass.  I will post pictures later.  I found amber, aqua, white and green.  Hoping a surprise is in my bag somewhere.
There is the glass beach that is in the state park but we didn't go there as you are not supposed to collect there and it is somewhat depleted.  Instead, we scrambled down a cliff path to Site 2.

Later, we stopped at the Seaglass Museum.  I was upset to see they are selling bags of tumbled glass that they want people to toss onto the beach to seed for sea glass.  That is not  real sea glass!




 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Another Good Luck Story for Lucky Sea Glass

Here's one more lucky story -- there are more on my website.   When we were in Wisconsin last month,  I searched along the west coast of Lake Michigan for sea glass and hardly found any.  That was not lucky.   But, when we were in Door County, which is called the Cape Cod of Wisconsin -- there are lots of little towns with shops, lighthouses, beaches, etc, , we stopped in Kim's Boutique.   This is a very nice shop that has a variety of clothing, jewelry, and other items for women and men.  And, I did find something to purchase there. 

While I was buying, the owner complimented me on my sea glass necklace.  Then she said she would be interested in purchasing some Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry from me for her shop!  Well, when we got home to Virginia, and after a few emails, phone calls, etc., the deal was done.  Now, Lucky Sea Glass is in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin at Kim's Boutique.  Isn't that a lucky story???

 

Monday, July 22, 2013

Drill or Wire Wrap? Which do you prefer?

It is interesting to me that people have definite opinions about the styles of sea glass jewelry they prefer.   I find that when I drill sea glass, I come up with different design options than when I wire wrap.  It seems like the wire wrapped sea glass is more of a gem to me, but the drilled sea glass shows off the sea glass.  What do you think?  Here are some examples:
Drilled Green Bermuda

Cornflower blue wire wrapped

Sunday, July 21, 2013

My latest Mermaid Necklace -- sea glass and lapis lazuli

I worked so hard on this necklace, even though our air conditioning was not working.  It turned out just as I imagined --- and I hope you like it.,  The sea glass is from Lake Michigan.  I added lapis lazuli sticks and a crystal.  ( I began by drilling the pieces with my new drill bits --- awesome!). 
Drilled, then wire wrapped to the necklace!

Ft. Bragg Glass Beach is Next!

I am really excited that we are returning to Ft. Bragg Glass Beach after about five years.  Had a great time there the last time, staying in Mendocino.  Wineries, beautiful scenery, nice B and B, good restaurants, and of course, sea glass.   In fact, one of my earliest designs is featured in a book about Glass Beach!  I have learned that now the beach is in a State park and they try to restrict collecting, but there is another site outside of the park that has sea glass that you can take.  Hopefully, I will find it!!

 

Thursday, July 18, 2013

More on Drilling Sea Glass

I thought I'd add a little more information to my posts on drilling.  You can access my previous posts on this subject on this blog--just look for the label  Drilling Sea Glass.    I recently ordered diamond bits from Amazon and they are really a great deal.  I got sixty for about thirty dollars, free shipping.  And, so far so good.  So much better than the dull ones I had!

Of course, I still love the look of wire wrapping, but drilling does offer some other design possibilities.  I have learned a technique that might work for you --  When you start drilling, go at the piece at a 45 degree angle until you feel an indentation has been made  (just a few seconds).  Then hold the drill upright and keep drilling.  You have to drill for only a few seconds at a time, so you can clean out the glass and give the drill a rest.  It generates a lot of heat.

Remember, Patience will be rewarded.  Practice on pieces you really don't care about if they break.  I've lost a few myself.


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

It is so hot -- wish I was at the beach!

We have been sweltering in 90 to 100 degree heat this week in the East.  And to top it off,  my airconditioning is not working upstairs!  It would be so nice to be at a beach somewhere, searching for sea glass.  Oh well, I guess I'll just wear some sea glass jewelry and think cool thoughts.  The airconditioner guy is coming on Friday!!   It's too hot to create jewelry right now.
Bermuda beach -- turquoise water and pink sand   AAH

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Making Time for Creating Jewelry

It's amazing how much time it takes to set up an online store and keep it current, in addition to a website, a blog, and shops and galleries!  I sometimes don't have time to create jewelry, which of course is one of my greatest pleasures.  I do keep learning about management every day, and am getting better with website issues.  Not bad for a former school psychologist. huh?

I would love to hear from you if you have any ideas about my Storenvy site in particular.  Now, to get back to creating some jewelry....

http://luckyseaglass.storenvy.com

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Lucky Sea Glass Logo Earrings!

Logos for brand names are so popular, I decided to create a line of Lucky
Sea Glass logo jewelry, too.  The small silver overlay tags say Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry, and add some shine to the sea glass.  Here are a couple of pairs of earrings I created, using sea glass I found in Hawaii.   Haven't put them up for sale yet, so you are the first to see them.  They will sell for $65.
 The silver tags hang straight, sorry about the picture for the second pair.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Mermaid Necklace Just SoldTo Shop in Wisconsin

I have been working on this necklace forever it seems.  First I had to select the sea glass "sticks"  and arrange them so I liked the design.  Then, I carefully drilled holes in each of these pieces.  Then I wire wrapped them to a silver twist chain necklace.  This took days, but I love the way it turned out.  I did also spend time trying to photograph it so you can see the peridots that are on the sea glass pieces.  If you are interested in buying or seeing more photos, please check out my Storenvy shop at http://luckyseaglass.storenvy.com     I beachcombed the sea glass in Puerto Rico!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Articles Are Grouped on This Blog To Help You Find What You Want

I just want to point out that I have grouped some of the articles under certain labels, to make it easier to find.  For example, I have labels such as Sea Glass Finds Around the World, Sea Glass Jewelry Making Techniques, Shopping Information for Lucky Sea Glass Jewelry.

 If you scroll down the blog, look to the right column under labels and you will see them and how many articles are under each.   Hope this helps you find what you are looking for:)

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Lake Michigan Sea Glass Gems

I just took these pictures of items I created with the Lake Michigan sea glass I recently was given.  Hope you like them!  They will be available at my Storenvy shop soon.
light aqua earrings and necklace set with silver key to your heart
Amazing blue sea glass with two garnets and freshwater pearl wrapped with gold filled wire
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