One of the most sought treasures along the coastline are Japanese glass floats. Discovering a rare color, a different shape or one perfectly intact excites many a beachcomber or treasure hunter. Seaweed, driftwood, seashells and even agates are a dime a dozen when compared to finding a glass float.

Glass floats were used by the Norwegians as far back as 1840. They began by using fishing floats that were the size of an egg, tied to their fishing lines. Glass was used because it was economical and could be found in abundance. The buoyancy also was an attractive draw as the use of nets became much more popula

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