Sea Glass Beach Wedding Centerpieces

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Create unique sea glass beach wedding centerpieces as part of your wedding reception decorations. Centerpiece projects are often easy, especially if you happen to be an experienced crafter.

About Sea Glass

Sea glass is bits and pieces of glass that have broken off bottles, jars and other items. The bits have spent considerable amount of time in the water, making the edges smooth, not pointed or rough. The salt in water causes the glass to undergo a process referred to as "hydration," which leaves a somewhat frosted or etched looking surface. Beachcombers find these pieces near lakes and oceans, usually in green, white, and brown. Other colors are out there, but are more difficult to find.

Artificial sea glass is also available. It is sent through a tumbler to give it the same look as sea glass; it is not found on a beach. To distinguish between real and artificial sea glass, the North American Sea Glass Association offers a guide to genuine versus artificial sea glass. Either is suitable for use in crafts.

Make Sea Glass Beach Wedding Centerpieces

If you happen to live near the ocean or a large lake, you may have a large collection of sea glass all ready. Otherwise, you will need to buy real or artificial sea glass to make your centerpieces. Purchase additional sea glass pieces from craft stores and online sellers.

Easy Sea Glass Centerpieces

Undertaking a sea glass centerpiece project does not mean you need to be exceptionally crafty. These three centerpieces require minimal supplies, time, and skills.

  1. Votive Tray: Pick up a bunch of rustic style trays. Add three to five clear or colored plain glass votive holders. Scatter sea glass pieces around the votive holders. Light the candles before everyone arrives at the reception.
  2. Mirror with Candle: Glue sea glass pieces around the outside of small mirrors in any shape. Place a large pillar candle in the center for a light-reflecting glow.
  3. Vase with Flowers: Fill a large vase two-thirds full with sea glass. Add water until it is an inch below the top. Add a few silk or real flower stems for a unique twist on the typical wedding flower centerpiece.

More Centerpieces

Make more difficult sea glass beach wedding centerpieces if you have the time and skills needed to complete a larger project. Get started on your reception centerpieces early to avoid stress in the later planning stages. Check out these projects for your beach centerpieces:

Buy Sea Glass Centerpieces

Instead of making the centerpieces yourself, you can always opt to purchase them. Various online shops are devoted to sea glass artwork, decorations, and jewelry. You can also look for beach wedding centerpieces using sea glass on Etsy and eBay. Other places to look include craft shows, local gift shops, and craft or home décor stores.

Shop carefully when you are buying sea glass centerpieces. Research different products to tell if you are purchasing real or artificial sea glass. Some people may tell you their sea glass is authentic, when it is not, in order to charge a higher price.

Purchasing centerpieces may be right for you if you do not have the time to make them yourself. Buying a manufactured sea glass wedding table decoration with artificial glass pieces gives you a wider variety of color choices, like red, purple, or bright blue, than making your own using real sea glass.

Include sea glass beach wedding centerpieces in your wedding decorations for a twist on the typical seashells you find in many beach decorations. Sea glass will give your beach wedding decorations a little extra sparkle.

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