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Kintsugi Style: Repairing Seashells with Sea Glass

Seashells repaired by sea glass—a match made in the sea and reunited on land as art, kintsugi style.

We love our secret beaches: the thrill of making the first footprints in sand, a new inlet, and the anticipation of what waits on the shore.

See how to make jewelry by casting a shell using recycled silver.

Finding the beauty in flaws and appreciation over perfection are embraced by the mindsets of wabi-sabi and kintsugi...and beachcombing!

Check out these tips that can help you find seashells on the beach.

At low tide on the River Thames, colorful pottery sherds lie waiting to be discovered.

Sailor’s valentines are colorful, intricate shell mosaics that are highly collectible due to their beauty and history.

A hike through the woods turned up colorful beach glass in a river downstream from a glass factory.

See what happens when you come across extraordinary beach finds, wild animal beachcombers, and rogue waves.

The BS22 detects ferrous metal, even in the low quantities found in beach glass.

Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite Beachcombing cover from the first 5 years.

Meet Ukrainian artist Kateryna, who makes art with sea glass using stained glass techniques.

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