I was unable to go beachcombing recently, so I had someone pick up a few glass fishing floats off the beaches of the Aleutians over the past few weeks. I just sorted through about 250 floats. It is, by far, one of my favorite things to do. It is like opening up gifts on Christmas morning. I look at each float individually & classify them into different categories. I started listing a few in my Etsy store.
Here is a photo of them before I cleaned them & another of them sitting in the tub of water I use to clean them. I will be listing more in my store within the next few days! I found some beauties! :)
I just love them! The ones with netting are pretty rare, I assume.
ReplyDeleteMaya @ Completely Coastal
Hello Maya...
ReplyDeleteAll of the floats begin with nets, but I'd say about 90% of what I've found have lost their nets. They are, for sure, more uncommon!
I tend to prefer the floats without nets just because I like to be able to see the glass. However, they are all very cool & unique!! :)
Kamichia
I am so excited to visit your blog...I came from Completely Coastal! I love these floats and have a passion for everything from the sea! Great blog! ♥
ReplyDeleteGosh, I didn't know how these glass floats were obtained. It is pretty cool! I'm completely loving your blog and everything glassie...floatie...and junkie :-)
ReplyDeleteI also came from Completely coastal blog. Love you girlies!!
Thanks for the nice comments. I'm new to the blog world, but I am really enjoying it. I am going to keep adding new stuff on here as I can. I wish I could take you all on a beachcombing trip for floats!! It's SO exciting! Maybe one day I'll organize a trip!
ReplyDeleteI like them both ways - with the nets and without. It's hard to choose when you're buying them. They're all so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI especially love how the sea etched the floats, and you can see where the nets where. Gorgeous.
You've started my morning perfectly. I can almost feel the sea with me.
Thank you.