Creative Containers For Sea Glass

If half the time when you walk on a beach your view is similiar to the picture above, you’re probably one of us. We are the sea glass seekers. We are the people who get completely jazzed to find a piece of essentially broken glass on the beach. Of course this broken glass has been tossed and tumbled by the sea, into smooth submission. And the mystery of how far it may have traveled intrigues us into pocketing it for our collections. Half the time, however, these collections end up stashed in a box or a drawer or are left at the bottom of our beach bags. Consignment and thrift stores are the perfect place to find creative containers for sea glass and finally daylight these collections. The next time your thrifting, consider picking up some of the following options…

Creative Containers For Sea Glass: The Basics

Really anything that shows off the beautiful colors of sea glass can work. Consider:

• Bottles – clear or with a slight tint. These are good for those tiny pieces of sea glass that you never know what you’ll do with but can’t pass picking up.
• Apothecary Jars – with or without lids. These make great containers for sea glass. By virtue of their size, they can hold a hefty collection easily and are suitable for almost any place in your home including the steps of your stairs, your coffee table or your mantel.
• Milk Glass Nappys (Small Bowls) – are, by their sheer lack of color, terrific displays containers for sea glass. Sit one on your chest of drawers or next to the soap dish in the bathroom.

Creative Containers For Sea Glass: The Unusual

• A Ship’s Decanter – makes a perfect container for sea glass. With its flat bottom and fairly wide mouth you can see a lot of your glass (pun definitely intended). The only draw-back with this one is that extra-large pieces will not go through the opening. Mix it in with the bottles on your bar for a cool double-take.
• An Oil Lamp – is a creative container for sea glass. Most of these lamps come apart (see above) for access to the bottom. You could also fill the chimney with sea glass pieces, but be careful when you move it or dust it unless you want a holy mess of sea glass.
• A Glass Tea Pot – with or without infuser insert. Use these glass pots for sea glass containers, especially on a shelf or windowsill in the kitchen. The wide mouth allows for larger pieces to be displayed easily.

So get yourself to your local thrift or consignment shop, like Consignments Ltd., to look for these creative containers for sea glass. And remember, if you see me on the beach, be sure to speak up, because I will, of course, be looking down. LOL

Still in a “nauti” mood? Check out my previous, coastal-inspired blogs like: How To Get The Coastal Vibe For Your Home and Best Places To Visit in Rhode Island.

Have a lovely day, my friends. Marianne