MEET THE MAKERS: N.S. family’s hobby turns into Oceanside Gems business | SaltWire

No two pieces of sea glass are alike, so each necklace Felicia Schnare crafts is one-of-a-kind. - ContributedEditor’s note: The “Makers” feature is a weekly look at Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs who are tapping into the creative marketplace. If you know of a local, creative business owner that should be featured email:For Felicia Schnare, Oceanside Gems has everything to do with her family.

Schnare came up with the business name, inspired by the Northumberland Shore where she grew up. Although the main focus of Oceanside Gems is sea glass jewelry, Schnare has expanded into druzy jewelry and resin earrings. The majority of the sea glass they use is from Nova Scotian beaches, predominantly found along the north shore and south shore.

Schnare considers her business her creative outlet. She says it makes her happy to see others love something that she makes.What makes this pirate glass pendant special is the dark colour of the sea glass. - ContributedPirate glass, she explains, appears black when you pick it up, often mistaken for a rock, but when you hold it up to a light it is a variety of colours. The ones that Schnare created are different shades of green.

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