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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Brown with White Stripes and about 30 x 26 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads make a colourful focal point... $3/bead -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Blue+White and about 21 mm round. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads make a colourful focal point... $2.50/bead -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 28 tiny tube hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 9x7 mm and are colourful with a soft lime green background and blue dots circled in brown. The beads are all handcrafted so will vary in colour, size and shape. The strands you will received will be similar to the photo but may have variations in colours. 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. -
A strand of small Translucent Yellow Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
An oval shaped Clay Bead with engraved designs dusted with white 28 mm wide x 16 mm thick. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These tiny boule beads were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These brass boule beads are tiny at about 16mm x 8mm. $8/6 beads -
Due to popular demand we had these Filligree Birds handmade by the Kokofrom Gang in Kumasi so we could have them back in stock. The birds are quite quirky and have a naive quality. They are 2 1/2" long... Need an idea how to use them? Check out Funky Frog's Bird necklace in the second photo! Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These brass caps were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These brass bead caps are about 21mm long. The opening is about 16 mm in diameter. $3/2 bead caps -
A strand of Recycled Glass Waist beads strung on string 13" long. These are the smallest recycled glass beads and great spacer beads. These beads are a light pink. The waist beads are hand made and therefore there will be variations in size and colour. Funky Frog loves to use these beads in tassels! -
A strand of Recycled Glass Waist beads strung on string 16" long. These are the smallest recycled glass beads and great spacer beads. In the photos you will see photos of 4 very similar blues with subtle but real variations. This blue is the third one to the left as you face the image. This blue has a bit of smokey grey in it. Funky Frog loves to use these beads in tassels! -
Tuareg Pendants in the shape of hearts, disks and trees made of etched metal in silver and brass. A 1 mm cord can be used to make the pendant into a simple necklace .... Why not give your Valentine your heart? ... metaphorically of course!! There are also disks or shields (in case you need to defend your heart!) or trees (which stand for steadfast love for those of you who have been Valentines for awhile!) These delicate pendants will add to any project! -
Large brass filigree bead approx. 18 mm round. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. There will be variations from bead to bead. $2/bead -
Fancy Brass Football shaped beads with a string design around the centre approx. 14 x 22 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled brass and have an antique brass finish. $2/bead -
Vintage Christmas beads strung on raffia about 29'' long. Christmas Beads are colourful and liven up any project! -
A strand of 71 black Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 18" long. These beads are size 1 (about 5 mm in diameter). The beads are unpolished and natural. Photos don’t do these beads justice as they are translucent so it seems somehow the camera can’t quite catch them! They are handmade so colour, size and shape vary. 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. These small beads are the hardest to make as the smaller the bead is the easier it is to break. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent black Bodom Recycled Glass Beads on string 21" long. These beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
Vintage Authentic British West African Coin with a center hole. Used throughout West Africa from British Cameroons to the British Gold Coast. Well worn and patinated coins dating from the 30's and up. Used as currency in the colonial period. Left with the old patina. Fabulous for pendants and/or charms in jewelry making, collage, textile and artful embellishment.
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A strand of about 75 pastel blue Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 18" long. These beads are size 1 (about 5-6 mm in diameter). The beads are unpolished and natural. Photos don't do these beads justice as they are translucent so it seems somehow the camera can't quite catch them! They are handmade so colour, size and shape vary. 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. These small beads are the hardest to make as the smaller the bead is the easier it is to break during the process of making them. -
A strand of 200 bright light blue White Heart Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia 28" . Funky Frog found these in the stall of a favourite Trader in the Koforidua Market. -
Indian glass beads traded in Ghana, W. Africa ...Funky Frog found these beads in the Agboblushi Market, Accra. These red with blue and white patterns swirled in beads are a donut shape about 20 x 11 mm. Their texture is like velvet. Even though they are contemporary beads they have a vintage feel to them. $8/6 beads -
3 large black and white flat round fused Recycled Glass beads that are about 11x23 mm. These beads would make good focal beads. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this 'collection' was born. There is a whole section of Black and White Goodness now on line! $3/ 3 beads -
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Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Grey Recycled Glass Beads in various sizes and shapes. Included in this soup are several Mali Clay Beads and a Wooden Bead. There are three Bead Soups to choose from. You will receive all the beads in the image. -
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Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Yellow Recycled Glass Beads in various sizes and shapes.There are three Beads Soups to choose from. You will receive all the beads in the image. -
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Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Orange Recycled Glass Beads in various sizes and shapes.There are two Beads Soups to choose from. You will receive all the beads in the image. -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 4 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These bodoms are a black with white drops ...their beauty is hard to capture in a photograph! The beads are handcrafted using the methods of the ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. You will received one of the bodoms in the image you choose. These beads make an one of a kind focal point... There are 3 sizes to choose from. -
Fancy brass filigree beads in the shape of a long football. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 44 x 17 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary. $4/bead -
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These Vintage Red and Yellow Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 32″ long.The ‘heishi’ beads are about 19 mm. You will receive the strand of beads in the photos. These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. These unique thin disc (heishi) beads which are made with vulcanite, a vulcanized hard rubber and traces of vinyl (some of the older vinyl beads are made from recycled vinyl records) are a very popular item at Funky Frog. There are new Vinyl Beads in all sorts of bright vivid colours and sizes. The new vinyl beads are slightly rougher and not as smooth and silky as the older vintage vinyl beads. These older Vintage Vinyl Beads are sought after and are becoming harder to find. The Vintage Vinyl Beads will be labeled Vintage. These beads are becoming quite valuable.The new Vinyl Beads are fun, vibrant and plentiful. Funky Frog has both. Vinyl Beads make great Spacer Beads or as the feature beads for your jewelry. -
A strand of small glass Tubular Indigo Blue Beads strung on string 26" long. The beads are about 3x4 mm. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in a teal with light brown and red designs. Each bead is about 12x13 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of about 32 Bone Disk Beads with a circle about 3 x 19-26 mm from Kenya strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size between strands. -
A strand of about 40 gorgeous smoke grey and white Round bone beads from Kenya strung on raffia 24" long. Each bead is about 22 mm. These beads are handmade so will have a lot of variations in colour, shape and size. There are two different styles of beads to choose from: one with carved stripes and the other a smooth. There are now 4 different shapes in this gorgeous grey. -
A strand of about 52 Mixed Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 32" long. These beads have bold geometric designs and shapes that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. Each strand might be slightly different. -
Two sizes of Frog Pendants ... the larger of the two is 33 mm and the smaller is 28 mm. In Kokofrom there are master Metal Smiths making brass beads and pendants The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
A strand of about 25 tubular Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 26" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx.25x8 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog found these beautiful round Brass Drop Pendants at Kokofrom Cooperative near Kumasi. There are 4 different designs to chose from. $8/ pendant -
A strand of 10 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a white background and black and blue dots. The beads are 28x11 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
Gorgeous African Amber Pendant. There are four different pendants to choose from. These Pendants are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. You will receive a Pendant similar to the one in the photo. -
A strand of about 130 Silver Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana. These Silver Balls are 4 mm in diameter and strung on string 26" long. -
These Polished Recycled Glass Beads are a beautiful set of mix and match beads. You can either mix and match sizes and shapes of one colour or if you want something more colourful you could mix and match colours and sizes and shapes!! This mix and match set is a gorgeous Sunflower Yellow. Here we are presenting the medium bead which is a size 5 or 12mm. There are about 47 beads on each strand. The beads are beautifully hand polished. -
100 Small brass coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 11-14 mm by 5-8 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. For a smaller amount ($10/12 beads) please click here. The last photo shows the different sizes of Funky Frog's Mali Brass Coin Beads. To see them please search 30m. -
A strand of about 117 translucent Butterscotch Recycled Glass Rondelle beads on string 20" long. Each beads is around 4x13 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. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Bodoms are about the sixe of a marble 18mm. They are a beautiful brick reddish brown with flecks throughout. All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $8/5 beads -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These relatively small Bodoms are the bottle brown with colours swirled in! The beads are handcrafted using the methods of the ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. You will received one of the sets in the photo. These beads make a colourful focal point... $5/5 beads -
Large Recycled Glass Disk Beads handmade in Ghana by an innovative Bead Designer, Tet especially for Funky Frog. These large beads will add a colourful flare to any project and mix well with all the other African Beads especially the Recycled Glass Beads. The beads are about 17 mm and strung on string. Each strand is about 22" . The beads have a smooth polished texture and the colours are beautiful. This particular strand is a Robin's Egg Blue. -
New colours in African Recycled Glass Beads ... a whole array of pastel colours ! The beads were created by the innovative Bead Designer, Tet in Ghana, West Africa. These gorgeous beads are hand made using the ancient methods with a fresh and soothing, soft look. This particular strand is in the tones of soft pink... Again the photos don't do justice to the almost etheral quality of these beads - a very delicate soft hue. This soft pink is one of two pinks in the Pastel line. The other pink is the same hue but more blushing. There are 5 sizes in the Pastel Line. Size 6 - 17 mm Size 5 - 15 mm Size 4 - 12 mm Size 3 - 10 mm and Size 2 - 8 mm. This size is size 6 - 17 mm with 37 beads on a strand. -
New colours in African Recycled Glass Beads ... a whole array of pastel colours ! The beads were created by the innovative Bead Designer, Tet in Ghana, West Africa. These gorgeous beads are hand made using the ancient methods with a fresh and soothing, soft look. This particular strand is in the tones of a Robin's Egg Blue! Again the photos don't do justice to the almost etheral quality of these beads - a very delicate soft hue. There are 4 sizes in this Pastel Line. Size 5 - 15 mm/40 beads Size 4 - 12 mm/51 beads Size 3 - 10 mm/60 beads and Size 2 - 8 mm/72 beads. The last image shows the two lighter Pastel Blues in this line. -
New colours in African Recycled Glass Beads ... a whole array of pastel colours ! The beads were created by the innovative Bead Designer, Tet in Ghana, West Africa. These gorgeous beads are hand made using the ancient methods with a fresh and soothing, soft look. This particular strand is in the tones of a soft Blue... Again the photos don't do justice to the almost etheral quality of these beads - a very delicate soft hue. There are 5 sizes in this Pastel Line. Size 6 - 17 mm Size 5 - 15 mm Size 4 - 12 mm Size 3 - 10 mm and Size 2 - 8 mm. The last image shows the two blues in the Pastel Line. -
New colours in African Recycled Glass Beads ... a whole array of pastel colours ! The beads were created by the innovative Bead Designer, Tet in Ghana, West Africa. These gorgeous beads are hand made using the ancient methods with a fresh and soothing, soft look. This particular strand is in the tones of blue summer skies ... Again the photos don't do justice to the almost etheral quality of these beads - a very delicate soft hue. There are 5 sizes in this Pastel Line. Size 6 - 17 mm/36 beads Size 5 - 15 mm/40 beads Size 4 - 12 mm/51 beads Size 3 - 10 mm/60 beads and Size 2 - 8 mm/72 beads. -
New colours in African Recycled Glass Beads ... a whole array of pastel colours ! The beads were created by the innovative Bead Designer, Tet in Ghana, West Africa. These gorgeous beads are hand made using the ancient methods with a fresh and soothing, soft look. This particular strand is in the tones of soft lavender/purple. Again the photos don’t do justice to the smokey quality of these beads – a very delicate soft hue. There are two hues in the lavender/purple – this one which is misty + lighter and the more smokey darker one. The two purples are shown in the last image. There are 4 sizes in this Pastel Line. Size 6 - 17 mm Size 4 - 12 mm Size 3 - 10 mm and Size 2 - 8 mm. -
New colours in African Recycled Glass Beads ... a whole array of pastel colours ! The beads were created by the innovative Bead Designer, Tet in Ghana, West Africa. These gorgeous beads are hand made using the ancient methods with a fresh and soothing, soft look. This particular strand is in the tones of soft lavender/purple. Again the photos don't do justice to the smokey quality of these beads - a very delicate soft hue. There are two hues in the lavender/purple - this one which is darker and the more misty lighter one. The last image shows the two lavender/purple beads. There are 4 sizes in this Pastel Line. Size 6 - 17 mm Size 5 - 15 mm Size 3 - 10 mm and Size 2 - 8 mm. -
Small Brass Bicone Beads about 7x11 mm. These beads traded and bought in Ghana are handmade so will vary in size and shape.These beads are available in strands as well here. $5/10 beads -
A strand of 49 (about 12-13 mm) Semi Opaque Pink Recycled Glass Beads fused with blue Glass on string 23″ long. This strand is pink with blue swirled in that is polished velvety smooth. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of about 63 polished Brown Recyled Glass Beads strung on string 23" long. These beads are size 3 or about 10 mm round. The beads are handmade so will vary in colour, size and shape within the strand. Tet, a Bead Maker in Accra with a very contempory leaning made these beads for Funky Frog. Usually Ghana's recycled beads are quite rough, Tet Beads was the first place Funky Frog found these polished glass beads. Remember these beads are made by hand so each bead is polished individuallly. The polished beads come in 3 sizes and various colours. There are sizes 1 (8 mm) this size 3 (10 mm) and size 4 (12 mm). -
6 Brass Coin Metal Mali Bicone Beads that are approx. 15 mm by 16 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. $12/6 beads The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
Small brass coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 11-14 mm by 5-8 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. For a full strand of 100 beads please click here. $10/12 beads The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
6 large, tubular Green Recycled Glass beads with brown speckles and a smooth, polished satiny finish. The bead is about 26 mm x 16 mm. These beads are handmade so there will be differences in colour and size among the beads. These beads are made by an innovative Bead Designer named Tet. It is always a pleasure to go and see what new designs he has come up with in his small cottage industry in the outskirts of Accra. $5/6 beads There are matching smaller Tubular Beads here. -
10 Gorgeous contemporary Glass Beads strung on cord. The beads are polished smooth and velvety. Each bead is about 13 mm. The beads are black with white swirls with a touch of fresh bamboo green and red. -
4 Opaque Soft Grey Polished Tubular Recycled Glass Beads that vary in size with the larger ones about 10x23 mm and the smaller ones about 10x18 mm with large holes. These Beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
3 beautiful Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a smooth polished feel. The beads are about 15x20 mm in diameter. -
12 Polished Smooth Watermelon Red Disk Shaped Recycled Glass Beads created by TET Beads, Accra, Ghana. The Disks are about 2x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in colour, Shape and size. -
A gorgeous strand of 46 polished mixed Forest Colours Recycled Glass beads on string 21" long. Each bead is approx. 12 mm. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 46 black Fused Recycled Glass beads with colourful specks swirled in on string 22" long. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory, TK Beads in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. These beads are made by recycling previously used beads, Ghana's answer to Fimo Beads! The beads are melted together in a clay oven to make this beautiful mosaic of colors. Each bead is approx. 11 mm. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
12 Polished Smooth Blue Disk Shaped Recycled Glass Beads created by TET Beads, Accra, Ghana. The Disks are about 2x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in colour, Shape and size. -
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A bracelet sized strand of about 68 disk shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 11x4 mm and are Blue handpainted with yellow, green, light blue and dark blue stripes. 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 large Boule Bead with an Elephant. This Boule Bead is 67 x 56 mm. These boule beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. This Boule Bead would make a beautiful statement as a pendant bead. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
These Recycled Glass Beads are White with Brown and Blue handpainted dots. The beads are about 9x25 mm. There are about 11 beads strung on string. -
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Very large translucent yellow Vintage Glass Balls. Would make an amazing focal point of a very dramatic necklace! The beads are a whopping 30 mm in diameter with a very large opening which is about 5 mm. They are beautiful and sparkling in the sunlight. A very soft yellow. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are multi colour like an artist's palette and about 29 x 34 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads make a colourful focal point... $5/bead -
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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Lime with White + Yellow splashes and about 24 x 28 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads make a colourful focal point... $3/bead -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautifully decorative tube beads were designed and made especially for Funky Frog . These tubes are various sizes.... Really quite unique! The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
24 Earthy Cement Grey with a band of mustard yellow and brown Sandcast Beads. Each bead is approximately 12 mm. $8/24 beads
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