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1 bracelet sized strands of 46 small thick disk Beads strung on string. These Recycled Glass beads are about 5x7 mm and are bright royal blue with white stripes. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The beads are then handpainted. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. Funky Frog bought these beads straight from the Bead Maker in Ghana. -
1 bracelet sized strands of 23 round Handpainted Beads strung on string. These Recycled Glass beads are about 12 mm and are dark grey with blue and grey swirls. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The beads are then handpainted. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. Funky Frog bought these beads straight from the Bead Maker in Ghana. -
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A strand of about 52 hand painted, translucent Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 20" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. Some of the designs on these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. These beads are a clear translucent green tinted glass with white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x9 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 2 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 11x8 mm and are black with a white design. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 12 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 25x10 mm and have a tribal design with brick, white and brown. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 23 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 12x11 mm and have a yellow background with designs. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
12 Handpainted Pink Recycled Glass Tubular Beads that are 6x20 mm. These are handcrafted by Tk Beads in Accra, Ghana. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. There is a larger version of this design here. -
A strand of about 36 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 18" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The design on these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. The beads are about 11x14 mm. These beads are hand made so will vary in size and colour. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 40 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 20" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The design on these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. The bead is blue glass. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and colour. Each bead is about 11x14mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 41 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 20" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The design on these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. The bead is green glass. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 46 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The bead is green glass with hand painted red and white designs. Each bead is about 11x14mm. The beads are hand made so will vary in size and colours. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 48 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The bead is blue glass with hand painted red and white designs. Each bead is about 11x14mm. The beads are hand made so will vary in size and colours. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
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A strand of about 47 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. Some of the designs on these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. There is a mix of green, taupe, clear, white and blue glass beads with various designs hand painted on them. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
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A strand of about 47 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. Some of the designs on these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. There is a mix of green, taupe, clear, white and blue glass beads with various designs hand painted on them. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. Would you like to see how they are made?? -
A strand of about 47 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. These beads are bottle green with white and yellow handpainted designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 68 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are dark blue with yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 8 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 68 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are green with yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 8 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 60 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 23" long. These beads are blue with green, red and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
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A strand of about 60 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. These beads are light blue with yellow and dark blue and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 60 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. These beads are dark blue with brown, yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 60 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 23" long. These beads are light blue with dark blue, red and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 60 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. These beads are blue with red and creamy yellow designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 66 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 27" long. These beads are green with red, yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of about 69 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 29" long. These beads are dark blue with yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11x14 mm. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven.
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