Painted sea glass pendants

by Sue B.
(NJ)

~Submitted by Sue B. - NJ

I have painted rocks in the past so I thought I'd see how well the frosted surface of sea glass would take paint.

Of course, it has to be sealed with a protective coating to wear well, and the only way to do that is to carefully coat just the painted area so the texture of the rest of the glass isn't affected.

Here are a few examples, both are quite small (about 1")

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Apr 28, 2015
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by: Crixux

Wow… This is so beautiful. I really loved this idea. Using sea glass itself for making ornaments alone is most unique and wonderful idea. So, using these types of painted ones above that is a wonderful idea.
Mar 09, 2015
 Beautiful Necklace
by: Victoria

Is it for sale?
Jan 17, 2012
 Beautiful painted sea glass
by: Feiser

I have done decorative painting for years and toyed with the idea of painting on sea glass but hesitated until I saw your beautiful pieces.

How well has it worn?

I know you said you sealed just the painted parts. Did you use glass paint and what did you seal it with?

Thanks for sharing both your pictures and any information.
Nov 24, 2011
 what kind of paint?
by: Anonymous

Love your work. What kind of paint did you use???
Aug 08, 2011
 ABSOLUTLEY ADORABLE..
by: Anonymous

YES..I LOVE IT...LOVE IT LOVE IT>>>>>>I have so much sea glass,,,,JARS FULL...
Jun 10, 2011
 Impressive
by: Anonymous

Great!!
I work with seaglass, doing jewels, already for some years, and i am always looking for new things to do with them
It would look great on my jewels to have such beautiful paitings
Have you posted a tutorial or a how to about this?

http://www.gatearte.com
Feb 27, 2011
 AWESOME
by: Anonymous

You really are an artist! Beautiful work. Thanks soo much for sharing!
Jan 24, 2011
 painted seaglass
by: Mona

That is so beautiful! Love the dragonfly! Great job.

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