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Out of stockPolished Black with a band of earthy brown oatmeal Sandcast Beads. Each bead is approximately 12 mm.
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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 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.
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Square recycled glass bead. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan near Accra. His beads have a very contemporary and modern look. These beads are 25 mm square and are black with white speckles or solid black. Two square beads to choose from. 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! $ .75/ bead
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Vintage Black with Millefiori insets Tubular Beads about 10 x 25 mm. These beads were a real find at the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana! 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! $1.50/bead
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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.
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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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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.
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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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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These bodoms are a cream with with black swirls ...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. These beads make an one of a kind focal point... The Bodoms are about 16 x 20 mm.
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3 Black with White Speckles Tube Beads in two sizes. 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 drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line!
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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. If you would like a strand all the same colour please do not hesitate to contact us. And also remember for most of the strands we will be happy to break them up if you would like to have only a few. 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???
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Gorgeous Ebony wood beads. Each large oblong bead is about 41x12 mm and the small ones are about 31x9 mm. These beads are a mix of dark ebony and various hues of amber. They make a real statement as a necklace strung togehter.. The trader in the Koforidua Market who sold these to me said they were "African Amber". A lot of beads are put under the name 'African Amber' but by any name they are gorgeous and add a certain something .... These beads are $3 each
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Out of stockA strand of 6 polka dot recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the beads markets of Ghana, West Africa. These beads are 15 mm and are black with white polka dots. 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! $3/6 beads
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2 Black Opaque Recycled Glass extra large beads about 15 x 16 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 Extra Large Bead. 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! $3/2 bead
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6 Black Opaque Recycled Glass medium beads about 10 x 12 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 Medium Bead. 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! $3/6 beads
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5 Sets of various Black and White Beads. Handcrafted using ancient methods these beads will vary in shape, colour and size. 4 of the sets are one of a kind. 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!
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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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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These bodoms are a black with lots of tiny white 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.On average the Bodoms are 14 x 24 mm. You will received one of the bodoms in the image. These beads make an one of a kind focal point... $3/bead
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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These bodoms are a cement with Yellow 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. You will received one of the bodoms in the image. These beads make an one of a kind focal point... The Bodoms are about 16 x 25 mm.
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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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6 Black Opaque Size 6 Recycled Glass large beads about 18 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 Large Bead. 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! $4/6 bead
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12 Mat Black Opaque Recycled Glass disk beads about 4 x 12 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 Disk Bead. 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! $4/12 beads
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A Bodom Bead that reminds me of granite,white with swirls of black, about 22 mm. 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! $4/ bead
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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