Sea Glass Resin Tree

Now for a Bigger Tree!

Now to try something bigger and bolder. I made this mold last year and have not tried it out till now. I'm going to try and make a "Sea Glass Jewellery Tree" with stand. It measures 28cm high by 21cm wide - this should be fun!!

1st Stage - First I Laid out my tree mold, then poured the prepared resin into the mold after which I add the various sizes of coloured sea glass until the mold is completely filled.

2nd Stage - After the resin has cured in the mold for 24 hrs I demold it and lay it flat onto some silicone sheets. Now I give it a top coat to even out the layer.Then once this coat of resin has cured I need to turn it over and do the same on the other side but I will have to wait 24 hrs before I can turn it over. So far I have spent an hour altogether making this, but waiting 2 days in between for drying time - its no quick process unfortunately!!

I love the way the sea glass comes alive showing its vibrant colours just like when I spot it for the first time on the shore. I also love the fact that the sea glass I find has been rolling and crashing around in the sea for 60 years or more to get to that frosty pummeled stage and that each piece of sea glass carries a history of how it came to be and where its been!!

At last finally finished my "Sea Glass Tree" it took 3 hours but 5 days of waiting for the resin to cure between each layer, I'm pleased with my first result. This tree could be used to hang your jewellery on, or just placed in a sunny window to show of the coloured glass.
I will be selling this tree for £20 because of the work involved making the tree not to mention hunting for blue sea glass on the beach, hours and hours looking for those rare pieces of blue! The tree measures 28cm high by 21cm wide.

The Finished Tree