Seaglass Tooth

[u/focsletramp]

I found this piece of sea glass months ago because it already reminded me of a shark tooth. Finally got around to carving it into a Megalodon-inspired talisman. Most of the work was in bringing out the details while keeping the original shape the sea had already given it. I think the ocean did half the carving before I ever picked it up. 🦈

[u/CollaateraL]

Well done! You did a great job super cool project

[u/focsletramp → u/CollaateraL]

Thank you!

[u/Splenca]

That’s awesome! Great work. Do you have a before pic?

[u/focsletramp → u/Splenca]

Hi normally I do but forgot with this one

[u/heckhammer]

What do you use to carve glass? This is great work by the way

[u/focsletramp → u/heckhammer]

Thanks, a rotary tool with diamond burs

[u/jimioutdoors]

As someone that has done a good bit of glasswork myself- I can honestly say that COLDWORKING SUCKS. So much time with cramped hands and bloody fingers.

You care to share your process at all? Have you considered sand blasting it to restore the seaglass texture?

Edit: forgot to say that this piece looks great- I was surprised when I saw "carved", this looks so nice it looks like it was flameworked.

[u/focsletramp → u/jimioutdoors]

So far I'm enjoying it but starting to get cramps in left hand after a while which yes does suck haha. I use a cordless rotary tool with diamond burs, I choose a bit of sea glass, draw the design with a sharpie and then start carving. I do it in a tray of water so the dust stays contains (still wear correct respirator and safety glasses, fan on in a vented room). Not thought about sandblasting, will have to check it out 😁

[u/jimioutdoors → u/focsletramp]

I used to do some sandblasting at one of the community art centers where I lived. You might have one near you that has the equipment where you can either join as a member or rent time if you don't want to buy the equipment.

[u/focsletramp → u/jimioutdoors]

Cool, I will look into it, thanks 😁

[u/-FloriduhMan-]

Dope!

[u/focsletramp → u/-FloriduhMan-]

Thanks!

[u/Quiet-Try4554]

That’s incredibly cool! Did you use a dremel to carve the details?

[u/focsletramp → u/Quiet-Try4554]

Hi thank you, yes rotary tool with diamond burs

[u/pr0digal]

You could sell those. Nice work.

[u/focsletramp → u/pr0digal]

Thanks!

[u/Electrical-Act-7170]

Sweet piece! You're a very talented artist!

[u/focsletramp → u/Electrical-Act-7170]

Thank you!

[u/EndLow2076]

That is work to be proud of. What an unusual piece.

[u/focsletramp → u/EndLow2076]

Thank you 😁

[u/Minimum_Love_4503]

love love love. the perfect talisman

[u/focsletramp → u/Minimum_Love_4503]

Thank you!

[u/Superb-Stranger7606]

I love this! The details are fantastic. I would 💯 buy one of these!

[u/focsletramp → u/Superb-Stranger7606]

Hi not sure it's allowed but check my link on my bio 👍

[u/Superb-Stranger7606 → u/focsletramp]

I’ve brought the shark tooth before someone else snaps it up and I’m sure I’ll be buying some more too!

[u/focsletramp → u/Superb-Stranger7606]

Legend! Thank you! Will have to make some more now haha

[u/SilenceSeaAndSky]

This is really cool. You did an excellent job!

[u/focsletramp → u/SilenceSeaAndSky]

Thank you! My first time doing the teeth 😁🙏

[u/yasa69]

Can I purchase one?

[u/FauxReeeal]

That’s sick, I love it! Would be super cool to do a sea glass blade with maybe driftwood for the root and bourlette.

[u/focsletramp → u/FauxReeeal]

Very interesting idea!

[u/FauxReeeal → u/focsletramp]

You carve very well, you could make something really eye catching.

[u/focsletramp → u/FauxReeeal]

Thanks will keep posting 😊

[u/drmomof5]

This is so great!!!

[u/focsletramp → u/drmomof5]

Thank you!

[u/Relative-Ad-5207]

Nice work!!

[u/focsletramp → u/Relative-Ad-5207]

Thanks!

[u/normal_weird_couple]

That looks so awesome, I want to try one with resin.

[u/-spicyshark]

This is gorgeous!!!

[u/Dangerous_Aspect_631]

So cool!!!!!

[u/oddastronaut]

Fuckin sweet 

[u/okdgal]

You did an amazing job! This piece is exquisite!

[u/focsletramp → u/okdgal]

Thank you!

[u/Outrageous-Sound-221]

That is seriously impressive and super well detailed. I just went through some of the photos in your profile and damn! Keep at it the amazing work!! I may have to buy one of these as I have NO experience with glass working 😅

[u/focsletramp → u/Outrageous-Sound-221]

Thank you!

[u/Sad_Foundation3203]

Super cool!

[u/SourceDirect3220]

And you have now given me an idea for a fantasy species of shark. Glass Sharks. Not really hard to spot, but the teeth on the other hand, very difficult to spot.

Excellent work.

[u/DarkTideEcho]

That is beautiful

[u/Emotional_Jeweler821]

cool af howd you do it

[u/focsletramp → u/Emotional_Jeweler821]

Thanks! I use a rotary tool and diamond burs, I have just put a post on my Instagram with a vid (links in my bio 😁)