Collecting beach glass can lead to some interesting projects

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A few years ago, I picked up this framed picture of beach glass from the downtown market in Willoughby, Ohio. It was made by Summer Afternoon.

The scene touched me because it reminded me of the prayer "Footprints" where the person asks God why there weren't two footprints in the sand at such a difficult time in the person's life. How could there be just one if God was helping the person? God responded to the person: "There is just one set of foot prints because I was carrying you through your most difficult time."

What a statement.

The picture portrays is perfect. It is simple, and I love it.

It reminds me to find beauty in even the smallest things - such as beach glass.

Although I have never been patient enough to spend a day looking for glass along the shore of Lake Erie, I may give it a dry this summer.

When I did a quick Google search for beach glass, I didn't realize some colors were harder to find than others.According to the website treasuresbyjody.com,colbalt blue is typically from old Milk of Magnesia bottles, Vicks Vapor Rub and old medicine bottles. The color is considered somewhat rare in the great lakes.

Clear glass is more common. It can be from everything to jars, glasses or bottles. Aqua and Seafoam colors are in high demand, and considered rare. Other colors such a lime, green, amber and brown are rare. Lime green is the rarest. If you find colors such as red, yellow, lavender and orange, you hit the jackpot. Hang on to the pebbles.

If you are  into collecting beach glass, you should consider going to the Immense Sea Glass Collection at Ashtabula Harbor Beach Glass Festival June 28 and 29. The organization has over 100 pounds in sea and beach glass donations.

Donations come in from all over the world including Greece, Italy, London and Puerto Rico. 

The non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the art, science and history behind the one-of-a kind treasures.

Festival attendees are encouraged to bring any pieces of beach glass they are willing to donate to The Sea Glass Center booth at Bridge Street in Ashtabula between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

For more information, go to www.bridgestbula.com/events/beach-glass-festival-4/

Have fun enjoy your a hobby which costly absolutely nothing, but can produce fantastic finds.