Thursday, October 9, 2014

Ornaments Are Ready!!!
Tis the season to make more of my famous one of a kind seaglass ornaments. Last year we had some trouble shipping the glass ornaments. This year I am making both plastic and glass at  22.00   I will present these this weekend.
Sea glass ornament by Eileen Clark Odonata Sea Glass
Do to limited production these will not be offered on the website. Shows or email orders only while supplies last.

 Killingworth Autumn Arts Festival
This Weekend
             Sat. October  11      9:30 - 5:30
             Sun. October 12     12:00 - 5:30
Madison Green, Boston Post Road, Madison, CT
Booth B-13 - outside row Meetinghouse Ln side of the green. 
Sat weather is questionable - but Sunday is going to be beautiful. So I will suck it up and be there rain or shine …ughhhh

Friday, September 26, 2014

Odonata Seaglass contest winner photo by Sharon Hirsch


SEAGLASS CONTEST WINNER - SHARON HIRSCH 
     These are pottery shards from Hudson Bay and the local shore. I am not versed in pottery - but they are quite old.
     The bottle neck looks to be over 100 years old.
Sharon tells me that it has a lavendar color. This is clue #1 for aging the piece. Between 1880 - 1915 manganese was used in the manufacture of clear glass bottles. They used it to mask out the aqua and green from iron and other impurities. Over time and sun exposure the manganese turns lavendar.The shape of bottle neck also gives us a clue. According to Richard LaMotte's Pure Seaglass - the shape of the neck verifies that it was made between 1850 - 1920.  Fun Stuff Huh?!

Friday, September 19, 2014

Odonata Seaglass Contest   
read on……….
Amber and Gold Cuff Odonata Seaglass by Eileen Clark

I just love September! The nights are cool for great snoozing. The days warm up without getting too hot. Did you smell Fall? 
The approach of Autumn inspired me to get back to the gold.





Amber  Earrings Odonata Seaglass


This weekend I will enjoy one last burst of summer weather at
Fairfield Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Fair
On the historic town hall green on Old Post Road in Fairfield, CT.
10:00 - 4:00    9/20/14 - 9/21/14




Gold Cage Necklace Eileen Clark Odonata Seaglass
Email me some photos of your best seaglass
finds. I will post them to my blog. My pick of "Way Coolest"  will win a seaglass cord necklace! Decisions will be posted on September 26.
Autumn Curly Tube Necklace by Eileen Clark Odonata Seaglas
email photos to: seaglass33@gmail.com 



Tuesday, August 12, 2014

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW ODONATA WEBSITE AND STORE OPEN NOW

New Website:
(same address different site)
www.odonataseaglass.com
New store site:
https://squareup.com/market/odonata-seaglass

The good news is that now that I am maintaining the sites myself I can keep your prices lower and add items more frequently.

If you attend a show and are not ready buy, you can access the store and look for a similar item. If you do not see it in the shop - simply email me a description. If it is still in stock I can post it to the store and you will have an opportunity to purchase it if you choose. All transactions are processed through Square. This is the same method I have been using at my shows.

Any questions or comments are welcome as this is new territory for me.
Eileen

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Weather looks splendid for a craft fair!

This Saturday
August 9
10 AM - 4 PM
Presented by the 
Guilford Lions Club

Come and see my new sea glass pendants. Have not given them a name yet.
What do you think we should call them?
Pick a winning name and win a wrapped seaglass cord necklace of your choice!
Please post to this blog in Comments section
(leave your email address with your comment and I will contact you if you are the winner)



WINNER IS:
SEA SPRAY
from Rilla
"Sea Spray" seaglass and sterling silver pendant by Eileen Clark Odonata Seaglass

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Check out this cool Seaglass info

How the Many Types of Sea Glass Get Their Colors

Odonata seaglass - seaglass colors - courtesy of jason kehe
Thank you to Jason Kehe
Hi All!
Another beautiful weekend in store for us. Before or after the beach come by and see me at an big show with 145 other vendors. 


Niantic Lions 
54th Annual Juried Arts and Crafts Show
Sat and Sun July 5 & 6 
10 - 5
East Lyme Town Hall Grounds
Exit 74 - south on rte 161 for 2.5 miles

Eileen Clark of Odonata Seaglass, Guilford CT

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

How to Clean and maintain Seaglass Jewelry? See my post.
Summer is Here and lots of events are happening!

Please see events listings for details.

BRIDES - Don't miss the Branford Garden Club show this weekend - see listing
CUSTOM DESIGNS  -  With your seaglass I can create special designs. Great for gifts!
How to Maintain my  Seglass Jewelry?:
WINDOW CLEANER! Yes that stuff that I cannot mention the name of here!
It is great for restoring the frost to your seaglass.. It will also brighten your silver. Heavily tarnished silver will need a good silver polish  - but dull silver and glass will brighten up in a minute.
To avoid loosing the frost on your seaglass remember the rule - Last On First Off. Put your jewelry on after you do your lotions and hair products. Take the jewelry off before you put on lotions or perfumes.
GLUED JEWELRY - Any pieces that are glued must be handled carefully. I use a waterproof glue in my work - but any tiny gap can allow water in between the glass and the finding. Do not wear glued items while swimming. After cleaning and allowing to dry please test your piece to be sure it is secure. If it is loose you can pull off the old glue and re glue with E - 6000 or call me and I will be happy to repair it!


Monday, June 2, 2014

Seaglass and pearls -  It just seems natural they they go together. Birthday or no birthday it is the perfect time to accessorize a summer wardrobe. I have created a new batch of seaglass/pearl bracelets and necklaces just in time for this weekend.
FAIR ON THE GREEN
Broad Street
Milford, CT
Friday and Saturday
June 6 & 7   10:00 - 5:00

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Odonata Joins Spectrum Gallery

The executive director of Arts Center Killingworth has opened a new gallery and fine artisan shop at 61 Main Street in Centerbrook, CT - across the street from Gabrielle's Restaurant. The sleek and sophisticated gallery is presently showing 'JAMMIN' a collection of Jazz themed art.

Odonata Seaglass has joined Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT


Barbara Nair, Executive Director of Arts Center Killingworth
welcomes Eileen Clark's Odonata Seaglass to her new
Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT

I presently have a collection of jazzy cuffs and earrings on display. Today I brought over dozens of pieces in time for the new show called 'All Natural' which opens mid June through August. It will feature art inspired by nature. Can't think of a better fit my seaglass jewelry. Barbara is great to work with and gallery is stunning!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

People often ask "How long have you been doing this?" I came across an awesome collection of family photos compiled by my Dad. I've been at this for quite awhile huh?!



"Alright - I'm outa here. Gotta go find stuff." Eileen Shields 1974
Eileen Clark - little did I know what this would lead to…..

Eileen Shields with Maureen and Tim fossil hunting 1974
Eileen Clark  contracts the dreaded disease - Rockhound Fever!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Eileen Clark and Suellen Heinrich with new seaglass books donated to The Guilford Free Library by Odonata Seaglass in celebration of 10 years in business. 
For the past several years I have been borrowing DVDs from both Guilford and Scranton libraries. I LOVE my weekend "happy hours" spent watching an old movie while creating my treasures. It was only fitting that I thank the libraries during my celebration month. Please go and enjoy the books!

Monday, April 14, 2014

Odonata Seaglass Workshop

Students busy practicing new skills at Odonata Seaglass Drilling Workshop with Eileen Clark

Thank you to those who attended the free workshop this past weekend. We had a great time! Here are two participants who had their seaglass drilled and then designed unique pendants to bring home.
Thank you to Jayne Crowley of JC Artglass and Ray Mathews of The Glass Putter for lending the space to me for the day.
NEXT SHOW: Woodbury Earth Day April 26 - see schedule for information

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

YAY!!!!!
Thank you to all my Seaglass Lovers!!!!!

10 years since the start up of Odonata Seaglass! 
Glass is getting harder to find - but you know it is still fun to hunt!

CELEBRRATION REMINDERS

Saturday, April 12 10:30 - 3:00
FREE Drilling and Design Workshop. 
The Glass Hut - 59 North Harbor Street, Branford CT
Get 5 pieces drilled FREE, receive free design help (if it is quiet we can do a little lesson!)
Supplies and Odonata Products available. Come in for a cupcake and a visit! No reservation needed.

ALL Month 
Any order over 30.00 from the website - you pick a free corded seaglass wrap  or a bookmark! When you place your order send me an email with item and color choice…sorry - no cobalt.
www.odonataseaglass.com

TODAY:
I will be donating Seaglass related books to Scranton and Guilford libraries
Seaglass Chronicles
Pure Seaglass
Anita Shreve's novel Seaglass
Seaglass Lover's Handbook
and more!

Happy hunting and don't forget your sunscreen!
XOXOX

     Eileen Clark & Kyle Clark Celebrate 10th anniversary of Odonata Seaglass

Monday, March 10, 2014


Escape To Spring
This Weekend!!!
Van Wilgen's Garden Center
51 Valley Road
North Branford, CT
I absolutely love this event! It is my first show of the new year. I feel like I am coming out of a cocoon! So many happy faces enjoying the warmth of the colorful greenhouses. Tasting, buying, learning. Such a great lift after a really wild New England style winter.
Friday 12 - 5, Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 10 - 5
Come and see my brand new dragonfly seaglass pendants and all of the other new designs for 2014!

Friday, February 28, 2014





WELCOME!

This blog has been created in order to update you on shows, shops and other sea glass miscellanea. See side bars for listings

This year
on Aprils Fools Day
Odonata celebrates 10 years of creating and sharing treasures from the beach! Having so much fun!
Eileen Clark - Odonata Seaglass
Seaglass collection Bermuda 2013
  Here I am on our cruise to Bermuda and the booty I found! I will not publish my secret spot….but you can email me to find out how to get there …..by kayak     :)