How Do You Make Beach Glass With A Rock Tumbler?
Beach glass forms when glass products like bottles make their way into the ocean by means of littering, natural disasters or shipwrecks. Over time, the glass shards are agitated in the water and worn down by sand until they have a smooth, etched surface. Genuine beach glass can be quite expensive as it is a limited commodity, particularly in rare colors like blue. Making your own beach glass with a rock tumbler saves you money and gives you control over the color and surface texture of your pieces. Place a glass bottle or piece of mosaic glass inside a thick trash bag. Roll the trash bag into a bundle to ensure multiple layers between you and the glass shards. Wear safety glasses while breaking the glass into pieces with the hammer. Start with gentle tapping and add more force as required. You will want to have shards 30 to 50 percent larger than your finished beach glass. Fill the chamber of your rock tumbler about 2/3 full with glass shards. Add just enough water to cover the glass p
