Here’s an exceedingly charming project for beachcombers:
Above: Stones collected from the shore, strung together to form a simple gate clasp.
Above: Don’t have a diamond drill bit? You can order predrilled pebbles on Etsy. These Top-Drilled Sea Pebbles are sold by MixedCraftGoods; $7.29 for 9 stones.
Above: These Large Natural Beach Stone Beads are sold by LakehouseBeachGlass on Etsy for $7.50 for a set of 7.
For another of our favorite gate closers, see Cannonball Gate Closer.
Finally, learn how to successfully design a fence for any landscape or garden project with our Hardscaping 101: Fences & Gates guide.