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A strand of colourful Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 26" long. These beads vary in size, design and colour. The shape is tubular. This strand would make a fabulous necklace as is or broken up would brighten up any project. Definitely one of my favourites!! The bead is also sustainable as it is made of crushed glass bottles ground to a fine powder. Each bead is then handpainted. A little work of art!! Funky Frog got these straight from the beadmaker in Accra, Ghana. -
A strand of about 48 brown Hand Painted tubular Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 26" long. These brown beads have hand painted light blue designs and are various sizes. 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 bracelet and necklace of yellow, lime green and blue hand painted Recycled Glass Beads plus a yellow and lime Bodom strung on string. There are 12 beads on the bracelet and 35 on the necklace. Ghana is famous for these beads and this presentation is very typical at the market. -
Hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are a soft orange disks with black, red and white stripes. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. Each bead is approx. 13 mm round. This is a great spacer bead. These beads were purchased right from the small factory that produces them by hand. Would you like to see how these beads are made??? You can choose between a full strand of about 190 Handpainted Recycled Glass Disk Beads strung on string about 28" long or 24 single Handpainted Recycled Glass Disk Bead. -
A strand of about 68 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are black with blue,yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 10 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. 10 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 69 blackHand Painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. These black beads have hand painted green, red and white designs and are various sizes (around 10 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 blue with green, yellow and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 10 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 eye or sun designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11 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 star burst designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11 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 flower designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 11 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. 11 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. 11 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. 11 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 38 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 29" long. These beads are blue with yellow, red and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is rectangular and approx. 10x18 mm. These beads were found in the market and are unusual. -
A strand of about 35 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 29" long. These beads are white with green, red and brown designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is rectangular and approx. 10x18 mm. These beads were found in the market and are unusual. -
A strand of about 35 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 29" long. These beads are white with green, yellow and brown designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is rectangular and approx. 10x18 mm. These beads were found in the market and are unusual. -
A strand of about 36 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 29" long. These beads are black with green, red and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is rectangular and approx. 10x18 mm. These beads were found in the market and are unusual. -
A strand of about 36 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 29" long. These beads are black with green, red and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is rectangular and approx. 10x18 mm. These beads were found in the market and are unusual. -
A strand of about 52 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 19" long. These beads are green with lime and white designs. They are handmade so will vary in size and colours. Each bead is approx. 10 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 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 13 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 13mm. 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 and about 13mm. 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 14mm. 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 a soft blue glass with hand painted red and white designs. Each bead is about 13 mm. 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 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. 13 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 6 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The design on some 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 a bottle glass. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and colour. Each bead is about 12x14mm. You will receive a strand similar to one of the strands in the photo. This is a way for you to get a variety for your beading. 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 know how these beads were made??? -
A large translucent 30-32 mm Recycled Glass Bodom Bead in 5 beautiful colours. This jumbo bead needs a special project or simply a few Bodoms in a bowl is beautiful! Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A translucent Red large Recycled Glass Bodom Bead which is about 25 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 translucent Yellow large Recycled Glass Bodom Bead which is about 25 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 large translucent Green Recycled Glass Bodom Bead. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A string of 4 large translucent forest green Recycled Glass Beads. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A large translucent Aquamarine Blue Recycled Glass Beads. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A large translucent Stormy Blue Recycled Glass Bodom Bead. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A large translucent Smoke Blue Recycled Glass Beads. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A large translucent Moss Green Recycled Glass Bodom Bead. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A large translucent Mali Blue With dark swirls Recycled Glass Bodom Bead. Each Bead is 25 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled glass beads which are still handmade using the ancient methods from crushing recycled glass to firing the beads in a woodburning oven. -
A strand of 39 Recycled Glass Beads in a rainbow of colours strung on hemp 24" long. These 17mm Recycled Glass 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Red Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Red Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Black Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Black Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Lucent Blue Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Lucent Blue Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Indigo Blue Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. The strands are sold out. Please contact us if your would like to see these restocked. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Stormy Indigo Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Yellow Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Yellow Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Aquamarine Blue Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Aquamarine Blue Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Stormy Blue Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Stormy Blue Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Forest Green Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Forest Green Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Purple with Swirl Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Purple with Swirl Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent soft Light Green Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent soft light Green Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Orange Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Orange Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
These Recycled Glass beads have an earthy, natural feel and look. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. Option 1 is a strand of about 40 17 mm translucent Orange Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Orange Recycled Glass Bead. 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. -
A strand of about 53 10mm translucent cobolt blue 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. -
A strand of about 53 10mm translucent apple green 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. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent light orange Bodom Recycled Glass Beads on string 21" long. The last photo is of the two oranges, one light and one dark. 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. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent light cranberry red 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. There are two reds which is shown in the photo to show the difference between the dark and light red. 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. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent dark cherry red 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. There are two reds which is shown in the photo to show the difference between the dark and light red. 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. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent purple 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. Photos don’t do these beads justice as they are translucent so it seems somehow the camera can’t quite catch them! Especially these... the main photo is what they look like when held up to light and the others are when one looks down at them with no light going through them. The beads are handmade so colour, size and shape vary. 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. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent dark orange Bodom Recycled Glass Beads on string 21" long. The last photo is of the two oranges, one light and one dark. 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. -
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. -
A strand of about 53 10mm translucent aqua blue 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. -
A strand of about 53 10mm translucent lucent blue 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. -
A strand of about 53 10mm translucent forest green 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. -
A strand of about 53 10mm translucent stormy blue 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. -
A strand of about 53 size 3 (10 mm) translucent yellow 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. -
A strand of 74 red Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7-8 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. -
A strand of 74 stormy blue Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7 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. -
A strand of 74 translucent dark red Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These translucent dark red beads are size 2 (about 7 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. -
A strand of 74 translucent yellow Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7 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. -
A strand of 74 translucent light orange Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7 mm in diameter). The beads are unpolished and natural. The 5th and 6th photos show the two orange - light and dark. The last two photos show the difference in sizes of size 2 and size 3.. 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. -
A strand of 74 translucent aqua blue Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7 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! And in this particular case more than others. This blue is very similar to the Lucent Blue but with a tinge of green that reminds me of the tropical sea... the photo just doesn't catch this. 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. -
A strand of 74 black Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7 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. -
A strand of 74 purple Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. These beads are size 2 (about 7 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. -
A strand of 60 Pink Translucent Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 21" long. The beads are sabout 8 mm. 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 different colours come from the different coloured powdered glass that is poured into the molds (rather than being painted on later). 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.
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