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A strand of 45 rich red and white Fused Recycled Glass beads on string 21" 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. 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. The last image shows the two sizes of these beads. To see the smaller beads click here.
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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! This pair of Bodoms are about 28mm. They are a beautiful a greenish yellow with two different brown and teal designs. 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/ 2beads
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Out of stockAbstract art in beads!! 3 football shaped Recycled Glass Beads about 19x32 mm and two Bodom type Recycled Glass Beads ... A swirl of colour for an amazing projet!!
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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Bodoms are little works of Abstact Art! The 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... If you would like to have a certain combo please contact us with the number of the combo ... or we will choose a set for you with pleasure! Each set is completely unique because no two bodoms are alike. $12/5 beads
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A Bodom Bead that is a soft black with a white stripes around middle about 27 x 30 mm. The Bodom is egg shaped with one end that is flattened. Handcrafted using ancient methods these beads will vary in shape, colour and size. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $3/ bead
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A Bodom Bead that is white with Black stripes about 25 x 31 mm. The Bodom is football shaped with the stripes along the longer side. Handcrafted using ancient methods these beads will vary in shape, colour and size. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $3/ bead
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23 Black + White Recycled Glass tiny tube beads about 12x5 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. 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!
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Sale!Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Black with white and some with colour Recycled Glass Beads in various sizes and shapes. There are two Bead Soups to choose from. You will receive all the beads in the image.
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A strand of 6 football shaped recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. His beads have a very contemporary and modern look. These beads are 15 mm and are black with white designs. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this 'collection' was born. There is a whole drawerful of Black and White Goodness now on line! $6 /6 beads
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A bracelet strand of 12 tube shaped recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These sandcast beads are 18x23 mm and are black with white wavy designs. 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! $6 /12 beads
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A bracelet strand of 12round recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These sandcast beads are 14 mm and are black with white designs. 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! $8/25 beads
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A bracelet strand of 11 large tubular recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These handpainted beads are 14x33 mm and are black with white designs. 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! $10/11 beads
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A bracelet strand of 11 tubular recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These handpainted beads are about 11x26 mm and are black with white designs. 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! $6/11 beads
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Out of stockLarge black and white tube Bead that are about 17x21 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! $1.50/ bead
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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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2 Black Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms about 22 x 23 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. There are small, medium, large, xtra large, disks and Bodoms in this Black Recycled Glass collection. This is the Bodom. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $4/2 bead
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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.
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A strand of 41 black Recycled Glass beads strung on string 22". The beads have a soft smooth texture and are a 10 x 15 mm football shape. These beads are an unusual shape and designed by an innovative designer (seen adding up my beads in photo!) who has a cottage industry making beads by hand just outside Accra. It is always a pleasure to go and check out what he has made. Check out the blog about our visit here ...
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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. The beads have a smooth polished texture and the colours are beautiful. This particular strand is a real black. You will receive 12 beads.
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Small Recycled Glass Disk Beads handmade in Ghana by an innovative Bead Designer, Tet especially for Funky Frog. These small beads will add a colourful flare to any project and mix well with all the other Recycled Glass Beads. The beads are about 4 mm strung on string. Each strand is about 24″ . The beads have a earthy texture and the colours are beautiful. This particular strand is a natural true black.
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A strand of about 117 translucent black 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.
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Out of stockPolished Black with a band of earthy brown oatmeal Sandcast Beads. Each bead is approximately 12 mm.