Make Your Own Sea Glass Tumbled Glass Easy Step By Step Beach Glass Tutorial For The Perfect Recipe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Do you love sea glass? Ever wanted to know how to create your very own? I have the perfect recipe to get you started making beautiful sea glass and the best part is it only takes a couple days, not months or even years!
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Decorative glass can be found at Dollar Tree and second hand shops on the cheap! You can also use colorful wine bottles and vases.
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I love this video and it answered some questions for me. If you don't mind though, you really shouldn't be using the screw driver to take out and put in that cap. You will damage that rubber seal faster and eventually start leaking water during your tumble. I have this exact tumbler and I do realize it is a pain, but you really do need to brute force that lid in and out for it's own good.
You should have just purchased some of the aluminum oxide grit AKA "blasting medium" when you got your tumbler, it should work better than the sand.
I needed large amounts of sea glass for a landscaping project so I used an electric cement mixer with just glass, sand and water. After only 14 hours, I had a 5 gallon bucket of sea glass!
GENIUS!!!! But that must have been so freaking loud!
Do you have a video of it .. sounds genius
I'm still in awe over this. I would love to make a huge amount, like you did. I wonder if I can line the inside of the drum with rubber mats? thoughts?
@@mariekiraly100 yes same. I like to use it in landscaping as a perimeter around my home. It's a great way to recycle bottles and looks fantastic
Great idea. I want to turn all my recyclables into sea glass or sand
I have done this for years. If you add some coarse rock salt (like you would use in making homemade ice cream) & fine sand with the heavier sand you get a better finish quicker. I usually let it go for at least 3 days, a few weeks or longer! Experiment!!! Be sure to check on it every day or so to make sure it hasn't run dry. I keep my tumblers in the garage because they are loud. Have fun tumbling!😊😀
Other fun things to tumble....
Ceramic plates, bowls, cups, terracotta tiles, Mexican tiles, colored tiles. You can pick all these up on the cheap at thrift stores and home improvement stores. You can some times get tiles that are already damaged, sometimes for FREE! I have some friends that work at home improvement stores and they save them for me. If you or your friends drink wine ask for the bottles! (anytime you can get something free us always a bonus!😊) Most of all use your imagination, happy accidents are FABULOUS!😏
BTW Love your channel!❤❤❤🦄
How much water ? 😊
You might consider heat shocking the glass prior to hitting it with a hammer. If you bake that glass at 400F for 20 minutes and then plunk it in ice water you will get peices that are less sharp. If they need to be broken up more, hit them with the hammer.
Really what do you use for the cold water ? Thinking about getting some smaller totes keep the glass confined lol
@@dally8399 I just use a large Tupperware for the ice water. I put the glass in a ziplock before hitting it.
If you get glass from Goodwill or any kind of thrift store, please make sure you aren’t destroying something that is vintage. Lots of depression glass came in pink, blue (cobalt), green, red, amber, cranberry, clear, and other colors. They were in all sorts of shapes too from vases to dishes. Depression glass has value and some can be quite valuable. They usually don’t have markings on them but if you are in doubt, take them to an antique store and someone there will know whether you have a genuine piece or a reproduction. That red vase you got from Goodwill looked exactly like my red depression glass vases I inherited from my grandmother. I sure hope the one you used in this video was a reproduction!
Anne gredler Great advice Anne! 😊 I can promise you the little red vase was not of any value other than the 3.00 I spent on it 😊
Not to say there is anything wrong with antiques, but if you used a piece to make beautiful jewelry, couldn’t that have more meaning to make a priceless piece of history to wear and actually display rather then having it sit in a cabinet collecting dust? I had pieces that belonged to my great grandmother and it simply took up space. With my hoarder tendencies I could not bear to part with them. They were hers and they were old pieces of china. But they just sat in a cupboard as I didn’t want to use them, they were delicate teacups. Eventually I allowed myself to take them to an artist who turned them into earrings and beautiful pendants.
All of my glass comes from recycled beer bottles I have lying around 👍 (I drink a lot of beer)
I collect the red glass and I did not watch this video upon seeing it at the 2 minute mark. It is very hard to find here in Austria . Most of mine was collected when I lived in the states.
Ok. I need to get my rock tumbler out. Now that I’m making jewelry again, this is just genius!!
You have such a good dog. That's exactly the kind of sound you want to be warned about! And a very cool project - thank you!
i live about a 15 minute drive from a secret beach i’ve been to since i was a baby. there is so much sea glass there but slowly more people are finding out about it so there’s a lot less than there used to be. i really enjoy glueing the glass to a canvas and it’s so pretty! i’m sad i have to turn to making it myself but anytime i find some i’m obviously going to add it to my art🤍
I recently got a rock tumbler, and this is such a great idea!!
Exactly the video and process I was looking for. I have tons of glass that I'm going to process for my projects! Fabulous video! Many thanks 😊
That is so cool. I can’t wait to try this project.
Recycle centers have metal containers for glass which include wine and liquor bottles and old glass items which would be a great place to look for free glass.
I got me the same tumbler. Now I can do this and my rocks to. Love yours
I make my own seaglass much the same way you do however adding some sea salt before the water will give your glass that more beautiful frosted opaque look natural sea glass has.
Do you tumble it with no water first then?
@@deechappell-haley8558 That's not a good idea if you value your lungs, due to the extremely fine dust it creates. 🥴
where do you get sea salt? You mean at the grocery store? and how much?
Very cool, indeed! When I was a kid, I got my dad interested in rocks and minerals, and we joined various rock clubs. We got some tumblers too, and I wish I still had them now. Fake sea glass in stores usually is expensive and doesn’t look good. Great tutorial!
Pam Miller I bet those tumblers were awesome! Thank you Pam 😊💜
I have the exact same tumbler. It's been a great little work horse. Whenever I'm tumbling stones, I toss in a few marbles or chunks of glass. They're a lot of fun to use in my jewelry pieces.
Love your enthusiasm. Sa happy that your experiment worked
The cobalt and red are my favorite!
This is really amazing. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to see what comes next. Stay safe and healthy.
This glass looks beautiful. The beach that I live near here in Spain has lots of sea glass and I have a big bag of it waiting for a project. But most of it is turquoise, white, green or brown. I want some darker blue and red, so this is a great idea to make your own! Thank you!
Great video taught me alot, and put it all together so I didnt have to hunt down the results. Thank you
I've been thinking of doing this for a while, you have just inspired me to have a go. Thank you x
This is such a cool idea and I can’t believe how amazingly artistic you are. Thank you so much for sharing your information with all of us😍💕
Lynn NAsurvivor Thank you so much Lynn 💜💜
I have a large jar of real sea glass but don't want to use it in a project so this is perfect. Now I have to find my rock tumbler. Thanks.
This is awesome! I’m looking to do the same and this video was super helpful for giving me an idea of the process.
So cool. Can't wait for your project!
it's so quiet! thanks for this video! I've always wanted to try this.
Beautiful!! I used to have a rock tumbler aw man🥺 I love them. I do have some from the ocean yeah.
Great idea! We have a rock tumbler, now I know why.
It turned out fabulous!!
I love Sea glass, I have a jar full that I picked up off the beach. It takes time to collect but very worth it. 🌸
Thank you for this. I have a batch ready to go.
Just as a lark I tried breaking up stained glass and tumbling it. I didn't really think it would do anything but come out clear, but to my amazement it didn't! Beautiful colors!!
I found that really interesting. Thank you for sharing. 💕💕👍
This is amazing! I was getting so frustrated trying to find a source for glass! This opens the door for me to make many projects at an affordable cost! Thank you so very much!!!
Sandy Mcwilliams Thank you and it’s my pleasure! Have fun 😊
I bought the double barrel rock tumbler from Harbor Freight. It made terrible noises, both just noisy and a screeching noise. I followed all directions including lubricating the shaft as directed, but it was just impossible to use. I returned it. I'm glad yours works good! Thanks for the tips!
Oh no. I just bought the same one today. Gonna get it going in a few days. Hope it works.....
2 minutes in and I'm so excited to watch this video. The bottles are pretty colors. I can't wait to see the end result!
30 minutes later.....
The end result is absolutely beautiful!! 💎💎💎💎
This is so cool! I’m am in the process of going thru all of my glass pieces that I’ve picked up from the beach that are partially ground down, or even pieces that are just broken bottles that people have left behind. I’ll probably break up som wine bottles that I have as well. Thanks for the instructional video. It really is helpful.
Yes, your tutorial was helpful and enjoyable. You are so thorough and concise in your descriptions. Was riveted because you achieved an amazing batch of rounded glass edges complete with smoked effect within a relatively short time. Thank you so much. I was even more pleased to watch your process because I have the exact same tumbler from Harbor Freight. We are just now getting through our very first batch of stones. An experimental mix that we literally picked up where we found interesting pieces. Some of them are amazing. We've put them through the coarse cycle a few times and I'm so impressed. Anyway, I'm waiting to use the tumblers for glass next. Good to know I can actually shorten the process.
I make jewelry and I am way to excited to get my tumbler ~ I been collecting glassware from the second hand stores and friends and family have given me so many things from cups to vases ~ I always tell people I save glassware and vintage glassware from going into the trash. up cycle glass :) I love it
Not only is this tutorial the real deal, but it was also so satisfying watching you break that glass. Lol!!
These came out beautiful 💗💗💗 can’t wait to see your creations with these 🤩🤩🤩
Shelly Beals Thank you Shelly 😊💜
Absolutely love this video💕💕💕
STOHandmade Craft Spot Thank you so much 💜💜
The vintage red vase is cally Red Ruby glass and was made with gold mixture added.
Beautiful work!!!!💚💙👍
Very pretty colorful ❤
Welcome back!!! Really missed the tutorials. As always you have nailed it! Very informative and interesting. God Bless
Ramona Lucas Thank you so much Ramona! It’s good to be back 💜
Wonderful, thank you! 😊💕
Thanks for sharing Allison 💙
Maneesha Sanoj my pleasure and thank you 💜
AWESOME IDEA Alison ma'am
I’m so glad you mentioned about people that sell it and try to pass it off as sea glass if they tumbled it. I spend a lot of time finding sea glass on the beach and it’s not right for people to try and pass it off as if they combed the beaches for it.
I use my tumbler for pieces I find on the beach that just aren’t ready yet and take ocean water and sand from the beach and finish the glass off. I don’t sell it, it just for my own crafts. Thanks for the video!
Watching you break glass is very satisfying, LOL! Great tutorial!
Jessica Jessi Ashman HAHAHA! It was very satisfying! Thank you Jessica! 💜💜
This is so cool! Thank you so much for sharing. I've been wanting to try this for years. I'm from the Cocoa Beach, FL area, and there is no sea glass here. I had a friend one time find one piece, but never heard of anyone else finding any. I am going to have to try this for sure!
Use an emery board or file on mystery colored glass to see if it's solid color :)
Trust me the difference between tumbled Seaglass and actual seaglass is very evident, a true Seaglass we cannot be fooled. Loved your tutorial!
Love this video. Thanks so much. 🤗🤗
Brigitte Kotrnetz Thank you Brigitte 💜
Thank you for sharing.
Wow, I’ve not even gotten into the sea glass/tumble glass, but, I think that it’s just beautiful and I’m interested in getting involved. Soooo, I’m so happy you have shared this video with us. Very interesting. You have a sweet voice to listen to also 🙂. Just had to add that. But thank you so much!
it is so beautiful
going to get the rock tumbler. I have a kids one that is so noisy. Yours seems quiet. I can deal with that. lovely thanks for sharing .
That looks like a fun project. I’ve always wanted to tumble....stones mainly, but I love sea glass too. Maybe a future project for me when I retire. 🤣🤣🤣
Amazing video I really enjoyed it !!!!!! Now I want to get a rock tumbler and make me some sea glass !!!! It turned out great !!!!!
WOW - I am so glad TH-cam suggested your video 🙏. I am from England in the Uk and lucky enough to be able to hunt for sea glass HOWEVER we only tend to find white, green and brown. I like to make jewellery and find it hard to find the right size pieces too so I am definitely going to buy some coloured glass from my local charity shop (thrift store) and put it in our rock tumbler (never even thought about putting glass in it!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us (I will remember to call it tumbled glass and not sea glass). 💜💜💜
WOW…WOW….I am so excited….I ordered the same tumbler…..gonna look for some bottles to break….YAY…YAY
Not everybody has a tumbler, but I love the tutorial thanks
thank you so much for these instructions. I love your video, Im gonna join your group
Katherine Stephenson Thank you Katherine! 💜💜
Those are gorgeous. Thank you for showing this.
Thumbs up and already subscribed
Angela Salazar Thank you Angela 💜
Thank you they are awesome! Making wind chimes out of them!!
pewtergirl1 Awesome! Thank you 😊😊
Have a rock tumbler that I have never used, know what I'm going to do with it!!
great idea
Love it!
It needs the energy of the ocean 🌊 that’s what make them special
Use the edge of the washer to pry open the lid instead of the screwdriver. Also, I’ve never needed to use a screwdriver to push the lid back down. Just push down. Keep inside of rubber lid and drum dry before placing lid back on to prevent leaks. Enjoyed your tutorial.
Awesome, now I'll have to go buy a rock tumbler!
Can't wait to see what else you have in mind to do with this awesome project.
Hurry and get busy...LOL😄😆
Bobbie Campbell 💜💜💜
I love this production so detailed and accurate looks satisfying. Can you tell me what is considered mylar flakes is that like glitter? I can't find mylar flakes anywhere. Thanks
We spend a week on Topsail Island NC every summer. Our favorite thing to do is hunt for sea glass! I must say yours is every bit as pretty! Nothing like finding that little nugget on the beach though. What a feeling!!💙💜❤️💚🧡
Thank you ❤
Super cool Allison!
Heidi Florida girl Thanks Heidi! 💜
Awesome idea thank you for sharing. Even someone from New Mexico can use faux sea glass too 😍
Julee Christensen Thank you Julee 💜
As someone who just started doing this, when breaking up your glass I cannot recommend "glass tile nippers" to better control the size/shape of the pieces. They look like pliers, but with two small metal circles at the ends. ($20 after tax at the Home Depot here in canada)
One hammer whack to get it started, then the nippers (and gloves) to cut break the chunks up. I found a lot of glass was breaking in long, thin shards instead of the more circular/square shape I was looking for when I just used a hammer
Mintaka Cannot recommend ? Or you do recommend ? 😊
awesome tutorial,Great instructions thank you for sharing . I live near lake Michigan and it sure is getting harder and harder to find. i love this idea, now off to Harbor freight!!!!
JARI919 Thank you! Have fun 😊😊
Hi thanks for showing up today. I was waiting for your videos from long time 👍🤗
maninder kaur Thank you for your patience 💜🤗
Hi New to your channel, was very intrigued to see your video on making tumble glass and I was very impressed with your tutorial. I love sea glass ang collect it when I can. What an awesome idea of creating your own version of sea glass. Thanks so much for sharing, looking forward to watching more of your videos. Have a blessed day.😊
Rosie's Crafty Shack Thank you so much 😊🤗💜
lt came out nice good idea
You could even place the bag in a disposable roasting pan and set it inside it when smashing it in the bag outside so if any makes it out of the bag it ends up in the aluminum pan
Or a couple of newspaper pages - just fold up and toss. Lots better for the environment!!
Hi! Thanks for your video. I'm actually interested in making whole glass cups that are weathered. Do you think it's possible to get a weathered effect with an entire, intact glass in a tumbler?
Awesome video
Oh my gosh I really had my nose pressed into the tablet screen because I am besotted with sea glass! I envy you so, so much! I have nowhere to put a machine like that. Dang it! I can't wait to see what you make with them.
I Love my HF tumbler. Been using it for at least 12 years for some of my mosaic projects.
Would be worth it to buy a pair of wheeled nippers again at HF. I think they are about 10 or 12 dollars. Then you do not have to smash them in the bag which is a bit more dangerous.
Also if you use the flat side of the hammer instead of the head your bags will hold together a little better.
I just saw this😍👍thumbs up and subscribed😁 this reminds me so much of hunting for seaglass with my family on the west coast!😍🤗absolutely love what you did..now I want to try! Thank you bunches! Can't wait to see what you did with it😁
Candice Baker Thank you so much Candice 💜💜 Have fun!! 😊😊
Hello, ty for this great video ! My question is I want to do pottery and ceramics too. Do u need anything special to do that glass? Ty so much ...
Thanks for the tutorial. Where did you find the sunbeam scale?? Thanks!!
Love this, I love sea glass. It is so beautiful in its own way. Can’t wait to see what you are going to do with all of it.
Hi, great video thanks.
Those are smashing!! 💙💙🌊🌊😉🥰
Kreative Rainbow Thank you 💜💜
@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox You are very welcome!!
Just found your channel. I really enjoyed this video.
Awesome! Thank you!
Chicago tools are usually good. Thanks for tute
I'm new here so I'm curious what projects you can do with these. The finished lot of them are just beautiful. I was thinking these would be great with resin art. I'm so glad I saw this video
lexie Thank you Lexie and welcome! 💜
These would look great with resin projects. You could also wire wrap them to create pretty pendants or add them to polymer clay pieces, mosaics or mixed media projects. They look pretty on a tray or in a jar too 😊
Thanks so much for this video that explains alot. I have a question. Exactly what kind of sand did you use and where did you purchase it? Thanks again TOTB!!
Really looking forward to seeing what you do with the faux sea glass 🤗 I have a tumbler already, from my rock tumbling days. It's always so exciting when you open up the barrel 😀 I have some broken and cracked glass beads that might look good tumbled ??.... and some old crockery .... hmmm!! 🤔 You've given me a lot of food for thought!! Thank you. Missed your videos!!!!! 🤗😊
EMMA PARSONS Thank you Emma! I missed posting, life tends to get crazy at times and it all comes at once 😊
All those sound like they will be wonderful to tumble! Have fun! 💜
@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox Will do, thank you! Glad to have you back 😁