How to create a sea glass fish
Make something beautiful out of beach waste to create this easy seaglass fish artwork.
Colourful sand-blasted fragments of sea glass are abundant on our shores. Collect a pile on your summer beach visits and use them to create a dazzling underwater scene.
You Will Need
- Pieces of sea glass
- One piece of stiff card
- strong glue
- Wooden frame
Step 1
Foraging for seaglass on the beach becomes an absorbing treasure hunt – but unless you are on a particularly productive beach (beaches near old bottle makers are the best!), it takes time. Once you have a good haul, separate them into separate colours.
Step 2
Use a piece of stiff card for your background – white or pale shades reflect light through the seaglass. Play around with your shapes, positioning larger pieces of glass for the head, tail and fins, and smaller pieces to create a scaling effect.
Step 3
Once you’re happy with the composition of your fish (a range of sizes works well) glue your glass to the card. A good-quality clear glue will provide enough adhesion. Be patient and, if you get frustrated, take a breather. This is a slow but rewarding process.
Step 4
Keep aside some brown and green glass to create fronds of waterweed or seaweed rising up from the bottom of the composition. You might want to add a pebble sea floor or other elements, but don’t overcrowd the picture. Frame it and hang on a brightly lit wall.
