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These Vintage Pink with a band of Green Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 31" long.The 'heishi' beads are about 12 mm. You will receive the strand of beads in the photos. These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. Hunting for Vinyl Beads is proving 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 and going very cheap. 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. -
This colourful rainbow strand of Vinyl Beads is strung on string and is 30" long. The 'heishi' beads are 15 mm. Vinyl African Beads bought directly from traders in the Koforidua Market The strand you will receive will be similar to the ones depicted in the photographs. These Vinyl Beads are contemporary beads. -
These Vintage Pink Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 32" long.The 'heishi' beads are about 14 mm. You will receive the strand of beads similar in the photos. These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. Hunting for Vinyl Beads is proving 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 and going very cheap. 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. -
These colourful Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 34" long.The 'heishi' beads are 14 mm. These vinyl beads are contemporary. 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. -
These colourful new Blue and Pink Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 34" long.The 'heishi' beads are 14 mm. 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. -
These colourful new Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 30" long.The 'heishi' beads are 14 mm. These are the new Vinyl 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. But the downside to the vintage vinyl beads is some of them are friable and break very easily especially the black. The positive side to the new vinyl beads is they are bright and fun and modern. 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. -
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A mix of of bright coloured tiny new Vinyl Beads are strung on wool and a strand is 32" long.The 'heishi' beads are about 4 mm. You will receive a strand of beads similar to the one in the photos. These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. And terrific bracelets for when we frolic in the summer sun!! 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. -
These candy coloured Vintage Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 28" long.The 'heishi' beads are 5 mm. You will receive a strand that is similar to the ones in the photos. 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. -
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These bright colourful Vinyl Beads are strung on wool and a strand is 34" long.The colourful 'heishi' beads are about 8 mm. You will receive one of the strands in the photos. 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. -
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These Vintage Pink Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 32" long.The 'heishi' beads are about 9 mm. You will receive the strand of beads similar in the photos. These Vinyl Beads make great spacer beads. These vinyl beads are vintage. Hunting for Vinyl Beads is proving 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. -
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These pink Vintage Vinyl Beads are strung on string and a strand is 32" long.The 'heishi' beads are 9mm. 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 and going very cheap. 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. -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 4 different strands of mixed ceramic beads to choose from! -
30 Polished Mixed Colours with a band of earthy oatmeal or green Sandcast Football shaped Beads strung on string 24" long. Each bead is approximately 14x22 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. They make a fantastic necklace as is or restrung. Funky Frog got these in the last Bead Hunt from the Bead Makers themselves in Accra, Ghana. -
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. -
12 Handpainted Pink Recycled Glass Tubular Beads that are 6x20 mm. These are handcrafted by Tk Beads in Accra, Ghana. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. There is a larger version of this design here. -
A strand of about 11 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a black background and a pink swirly design. The beads are about 8x22 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. There is a smaller version of a similar design here. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 24 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads strung each string 8" long. The small beads are about 4x8 mm and are rose 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. -
A strand of 30 mixed colours tubular shaped Recycled Glass beads strung on string 24". The beads have a smooth polished finish and vary in shape and size. These beads are designed by an innovative designer, Tet 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. During this last Beads Hunt we made our regular stop there .... you can check out our blog by clicking here. -
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 blushing pink ... every time i look at them i think summer wedding! Again the photos don't do justice to the almost etheral quality of these beads - a very delicate soft hue. This is a particular hue which is difficult to capture - the pink is so delicate. I've come across another name for it 'Millennial Pink' - very in! There are 5 sizes in the 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 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 dusty rose... Again the photos don't do justice to the almost etheral quality of these beads - a very soft hue. This dusty rose is one of three pinks in the Pastel line. There is another pink which is the same hue but paler. This is a blushing watermelon pink whereas the other is more a pale beauty. The third pink is blush pink. There are 5 sizes in the 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. -
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Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Pink and Purple 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. -
A strand of about 39 pink Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 23" long. The beads are around 15x10 mm. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the coloured powder into 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. These beads were designed and made by a Contemporary Bead Designer, TET located near Accra. -
A special bead in the shape of a triangle with a two tone design - pink and white with a leafy design. Each bead is about 6x16mm. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour.
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