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Look for sea glass on beaches in highly populated or industrial areas. More people and industry means more trash, which means more glass.
Plan your search for right after a storm or near low tide. Check the tide tables to determine low-tide times for your sea glass-hunting adventure.
Walk the beach, a little above the line where the tide stops as it comes in. This allows you to look at what the waves uncover as they wash out while also keeping an eye on the drier sand above.
Scan from side to side about 8 to 10 feet out around you, looking for colored bits of glass. Most colors are easiest to spot on wet sand, but white and brown glass tend to show up better on dry sand. The very best sea glass is completely smoothed and frosted over, with no shiny spots, chips or sharp edges.
Watch for pebbly patches or spots that have lots of tiny shells and more grainy sand, as sea glass can turn up more frequently in these areas. Use a wooden spoon to move the pebbles and shells around and lift seaweed so that you can check underneath it.
When you find bits of sea glass place them in a bag for safekeeping while you search for more.
Wash your pieces of sea glass in a small tub or bowl and lay them out on a cloth or paper towel to dry. Empty the water outside to avoid getting sand into your plumbing.
Display your sea glass in decorative glass jars, sprinkle a few pieces around the bottom of your aquarium, make them into jewelry or line them up on a window ledge to catch the sunlight.