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Polished Red with a band of earthy brown oatmeal Sandcast Beads. Each bead is approximately 12 mm. -
Blue and Red Indian Glass Bead ... made in India, traded in Ghana, W. Africa and now available in Montreal, Canada!! Definitely a bead that has travelled!! About 14 mm with large hole. -
Green Indian Glass Bead ... made in India, traded in Ghana, W. Africa and now available in Montreal, Canada!! Definitely a bead that has travelled!! About 19 mm with large hole. -
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. -
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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 Dark Red Recycled Glass Beads on string 25" long. Option 2 is one 17 mm translucent Dark 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. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in blue with white,red and yellow designs. Each bead is about 12x13 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in a sand colour with white, black and red designs. Each bead is about 12x13 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in a watermelon red with light brown and black designs. Each bead is about 11x12 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
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 Fused Recycled Glass bead in fusion of colours. Each bead is about 18 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
Beautiful tile shaped Recycled Glass Beads 10x28-32 mm in black, soft red,blue and oatmeal. You will receive a bead from grouping in photo. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. Funky Frog got these beads directly from the amazing designer and maker Tet in Accra, Ghana. -
Large Venetian Vintage Glass beads found in the Agboblushi Market in Accra, Ghana. The trader told me these beads were from northern Nigeria but I have not been able to find out anything about them. So if you have any info I would love to hear from you! The beads are a whopping 28 mm and are a beautiful wine colour. $2/bead -
Small hearts made of recycled glass beads.. about 20 mm height! There are a mixture of colours available as you can see in the image ... There is yellow, orange, red, green, taupe and white. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are red and about 20 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/bead -
12 contemporary glass Chevron Beads in black, lime with touches of red. These beads were probably made in India and traded in Ghana W. Africa. I found these beads in one of the largest beads markets, Koforidua Bead Market. Each bead is about 6 mm in diameter. These are the only beads available in this colour. You can buy strands of other colours here. -
12 contemporary glass Chevron Beads in blue, green and red. These beads were probably made in India and traded in Ghana W. Africa. I found these beads in one of the largest beads markets, Koforidua Bead Market. Each bead is about 6 mm in diameter. The beads vary in size, shape and colour. You can buy a whole strand of this Chevron Bead here. -
A large translucent 30 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. -
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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 beautifully handpainted Recycled Glass bead in green with black, red, white and yellow designs. Each bead is about 11x16 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. This bead was created in the famous Cedi Bead Factory in Ghana, W. Africa. -
Red and white Football shaped Recycled Glass Beads... about 20x38mm. -
A red stone like Sandcast Bead with blue and grey bands. The beads are about 12x18mm. $2.25/3 beads -
5 watermelon red large tube Recycled Glass beads with a velvety polished finish. These beads vary in size as they are handmade. Each bead is around 22 mm x 9 mm. Funky Frog acquired these beads directly from the small factory in Accra which hand makes these beads. These beads make great accents adding colour and interest to any project. $3/5 beads -
These are rectangular beads (28mm x 15 mm x 8 mm thick) that are watermelon red with dark brown speckles. The beads are smooth to the touch. 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. $3 / 6 beads -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These bodoms are a cement colour with lots of colourful flecks ...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. These beads make an one of a kind focal point... There are 3 sizes to choose from. $3/ bead -
Sometimes you are doing a project where you only need a few beads not a whole strand. 4 different and gorgeous African Amber beads to choose from ... or pick a few of each. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive bead/beads similar to the image of the selection you have chosen. -
Hearts made of recycled glass beads! There are a mixture of colours available as you can see in the image ... There is yellow, orange, red, blue, white and green . The heart is about 45x38 mm. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These large Bodoms are a brick red with white and black swirled designs! 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 photo. These beads make a colourful focal point... $4/ bead -
3 sets of 3 Bodoms ... each Bodom one of a kind. You will get the bodoms in the group you choose. They are each handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You can see the size with the third photo of the Bodoms with a Canadian nickel. -
3 sets of 3 Bodoms ... each Bodom one of a kind. You will get the bodoms in the group you choose. They are each handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You can see the size with the third photo of the Bodoms with a Canadian nickel. -
A strand of Recycled Glass Waist beads strung on string 16" long. These are the smallest recycled glass beads and great spacer beads. These beads are a salmon red. There is an image which shows the different reds. And also an image that shows the two salmon reds. The salmon red is the lighter of the two. 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 Contemporary Bodom style Yellow Glass Bead with a red swirled teardrop inlay made to look like Old Trade Beads. These were found in the Agboblushi Market in Accra ... the trader said they were from Abijhan, Cote d'Ivoire ... they remind me of fimo beads with a soft smooth feel .. the bead is round about 20x23 mm with a large almost 3mm hole .. the beads are handcrafted so will vary quite a bit in shape, size and pattern. You will receive on that looks like the beads in the photo. $5/bead -
Jumbo Red Vintage Glass Beads that are 27x44 mm with a large about 5 mm hole. These glass beads show their age with slight imperfections. The big beads would make a terrific statement necklace! -
6 large, tubular Red 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 as seen in second last image here. -
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 -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 19 mm and are clear with colourful specks swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 19 mm and are moss green with white,blue rust swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 19 mm and are a mix of colour swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads -
A strand of small Translucent Red 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. -
A beautiful Bodom ... with blue dots. A contemporary bodom with a vintage feel and look. The Bodom is about 23x28 mm with yellow, red and blue lines on black with blue dots. Little pieces of abstract art!! ... Would make an amazing focal for any project. -
A Bracelet Sized strand of tiny Purple Flower shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 11 mm x 2 mm. The beads are Flowers with one side Purple and the other Red. These beads are handmade so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 23 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung each string 8" long. The small beads are about 4x9 mm and are cranberry red with hand painted 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 woodburning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
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One bracelet sized strand of about 20 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 11x14 mm and have a tribal design with black, red, yellow and white. 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. -
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Large contemporary Chevron Bead with large hole. The bead is about 1 3/4" by 3/4". Each bead is $8. -
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 -
4 mixes of various shaped Recycled Glass Beads with slight variations .... The strand you pick will add colour and interest to any project. Two strands will make a fun necklace on their own!! 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. The beads are handmade so will vary in shape, size and colour. -
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A strand of colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 6" long. The beads are about 7 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the longer strand in the photo while available . The second strand is of Colourful Snake Beads that are slightly larger on cord 4" long. Please contact us if you would like the shorter strand. $8/ 6" strand $5/ 4" strand -
A strand of 21 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a black background and a white, yellow and red design. The beads are 12x12 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 10 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a grey background and a blue, red and white design. The beads are 25x11 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
6 Red Recycled Glass Beads that look like coral .. each bead is about 16 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
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 -
These red Vintage Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 29" long.The 'heishi' beads are about 3 mm. You will receive a strand that is similar to the ones in the photos. These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. Folklore has it that these beads were made from old records but apparently they are actually made from an early rubber product called Vulcanite. Vulcanite is a hard, moldable rubber that has been formed by “vulcanizing” natural rubber through a curing process that involves high heat and the addition of sulfur. The result is a hard substance sometimes called “ebonite” that was used in the Victorian period to make mourning jewelry, combs, ornaments and buttons. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These bodoms have the 'evil eye'. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. These Bodom Bead are squashed bicone shaped and are about 2mmH x 3mmW . These medium beads are taupe, black and rust red with 'evil eye' designs. The hole is about 5 mm. The beads have a rough, earthy, organic feel to them. These beads are handmade so will have slight imperfections and vary in size, colour and shape. Please note these are contemporary beads made with heirloom powder glass that the Bead Maker said is rare. -
A strand of Small Red Glass Beads strung on raffia about 34" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa.The beads are about 3mm x 2mm. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 13 tube hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 20x11 mm and are colourful with a green background and blue,white,red and yellow designs. 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 gorgeous focal African Amber Bead in various sizes and colours for your own necklace design! Baltic Amber, a fossilized tree resin, has been prized and coveted for its colour and natural beauty since ancient times. Because this amber is relatively rare and therefore expensive, there have been many attempts to replace it with other natural and synthetic resins. Research by Angela Fisher (author of Africa Adorned) and others suggests that very little African "amber" is 'true' amber. Most is probably made in Europe and carved in Africa. Some may be Copal resin (young tree resin) that is formed into beads, some may be a blend of natural and manmade resins, and some may be made from phenolic plastic. Horn that is a byproduct has also been called African amber. Even hard wood has been use and then called 'African Amber'. Funky Frog loves all the various kinds of 'African Amber' beads for their own intrinsic beauty and worth. 8 different focal Beads to choose from! -
A strand of about 11 Jumbo Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with various colours and designs. The beads are about 12x30 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of about 27 tube shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string 24" long. There is a range of colours, textures, colours and shapes! You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo with some variations. 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. Please note the strand you will receive will be similar to the strand in the photo. There will be variations as the strand is hand strung and handmade. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These recycled glass Bodoms are hand painted. There are 5 about 22mm beads strung on 2mm waxed cotton cord. The strand you will receive will be similar to the strands you see in the photo. These beads make a colourful focal point... -
A bracelet sized strand of about 11 large hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which is strung on string. The beads are about 25x13 mm and are colourful with various colours and designs. The beads are all handcrafted so will vary in colour, size and shape. The strand 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. -
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This mix of brown, red and black tiny Vintage Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is about 26" long.The 'heishi' beads are about 6 mm. You will receive one of the strands in the photo These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. Hunting for Vinyl Beads during the 2018 Beads Hunt proved to be a challenge. 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 and several clients had asked me to look for them. The markets have been flooded by the new Vinyl Beads in all sorts of bright vivid colours and sizes. The downside of the new vinyl beads are they are rougher and not as smooth and silky as the older vintage vinyl beads. It is these older Vintage Vinyl Beads that are sought after and are becoming harder and more expensive to find. Also the downside to the vintage vinyl beads is some of them are friable and break very easily especially the black. Funky Frog brought back a mix of the two. You will see all 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 Red Glass Beads strung on raffia about 32" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa.The beads are about 4mm x 3mm. -
A strand of Small Red Glass Beads strung on raffia about 28" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa.The beads are about 4mm x 4mm. -
A gorgeous strand of colourful Fused Recycled Glass Beads in a rainbow of colours. 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. Since the beads are handmade there will be variations in size, colour and design. You will receive a strand pictured in the photo. The beads are available in Small, Medium and Large clearly depicted in the third image. The strand of the small 9 mm Fused Recycled Glass Beads has 54 Beads on string 20″ long. $12 / strand The strand of the medium 14 mm Fused Recycled Glass Beads has 48 Beads on string 20″ long. $16 / strand The strand of the large 16 mm Fused Recycled Glass Beads has 40 Beads on string 22″ long. $19 / strand The Rainbow Collection consists of three size of round beads, 3 sizes of disk beads, a long oblong bead and a hexagon shaped bead. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! This mix of large beads are a gorgeous brick red with black swirled in! The beads are handcrafted using the methods of the ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. The sets are mainly 3 beads; with two sets that have 4 beads. You will receive one of the sets in the photo - if you would like a certain set please contact us with the number next to the set. -
A strand of about 26 mixed colours flat rectangular polished beads strung on string 26" long. The colours are red, blue and green with dark speckles that gives the bead a soft, earthy look. The beads are about 28x25 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. They are made in a small workshop in Accra run by a very talented designer who creates very contemporary beads.. -
A strand of 32 watermelon Red Recycled Glass Beads in the shape of a flower. These beads are about 5x14 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and even colour. You can choose a strand with or without a Bodom Bead. 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 red short tube spacer Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana strung on string 26'' long. Each bead is about 5x7 mm. These beads are hand made so will vary in colour, shape and size. A bead designed and made by TET Beads, Accra, Ghana. -
A strand of whimsical mixed red and white Recycled Glass beads on string 21" long. 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 beads are made by recycling previously used beads. The beads are melted together in a clay oven to make this beautiful mosaic of colors. -
20 Rainbow Fused Recycled Glass beads on cord. 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. 19x7 mm. The Rainbow Collection consists of three size of round beads, 3 sizes of disk beads, a long oblong bead and a hexagon shaped bead. $14/20 beads -
About 82 Opaque Brick Red Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. These beads are size 2 (8 mm). These beads are handmade for Funky Frog by the innovative Tet Beads so will vary in shape, colour and size within the strand. These beads have a lovely earthy look and feel. These beads come in an assorted range of beautiful colours. -
A gorgeous strand of 6 colourful Fused Recycled Glass oblong beads. 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. 15 x32 mm. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size and shape. You will receive one of the strands in the image. The Rainbow Collection consists of three size of round beads, 3 sizes of disk beads, a long oblong bead and a hexagon shaped bead. -
Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 9 mm and are a mix of colours swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker.
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