If you live near a non-polluted source of salt water you can make your own sea salt—simply gather salt water in clean milk jugs or soda bottles, pour it into a large pot through cheesecloth and/or a sieve to remove any sand or debris, and boil until 90% of the water has evaporated. Then pour the thick salt water (it should look like wet sand) into a shallow baking pan and leave uncovered for 3-5 days, stirring occasionally. More »