Page Gehrke

I find and collect authentic Washington and California sea glass then up-cycle it into jewelry, mosaics, wine stoppers, key rings and pens.  In addition to the sea glass, my jewelry may contain artist hammered fine silver, gold-filled or copper wire and gemstones and freshwater pearls.  Not all of my jewelry contains sea glass, but it is still “sea themed” in color, components, or style.

My sea glass mosaics are done on existing items, just as frames, boxes, mirrors or vintage windows. I make my own chalk paint and paint the items to give them a rustic look, like weathered seaside cottages. I adhere my found sea glass, sea pottery and shells on the items, then grout to give it a sandy shore look and feel.

My stacked home accessory items are double or triple drilled sea glass that fit over stainless steal rods to create wine stoppers, pens, and swizzle sticks.