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A strand of soft black Sandcast Recycled Glass beads on string 25" 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. Recycling and Fairtrade! -
A strand of 52 Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia 32" long. The beads are around 12x7 mm and are a mix of colours; blue, white, mustard and brown. 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 about 65 Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 34" long. The beads are around 5x15 mm but vary and are blue and yellow. 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 78 Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia 34" long. The beads are around 10 mm but vary and are a mix of colours; green, yellow, white and red. 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 Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia 36" long. The beads are around 6x8mm and are yellow and green. 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 Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia (green) and string (blue) 30" long. There are two quite similar strands to choose from. A strand of green and yellow beads that are about 7x9 mm. Or a strand of blue and yellow beads that are about 8x12 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 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 bracelet sized strand of 10 tubular Sandcast Beads strung on string 9" long. The beads are 26x9 mm and are green with lime green and white stripes. 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. -
3 strands of vintage Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on raffia about 24" long. The beads are a real mix of colours and shapes. 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. -
58 Polished Mixed Colours with a band of earthy oatmeal or green Sandcast Beads strung on raffia. Each bead is approximately 12 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. They make a fantastic necklace as is or restrung. -
A strand of yellow Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. The beads are around 7x2 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 stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. These tiny beads are the most labour intensive. The beads are fired in a woodburning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
A strand of green Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. The beads are around 4 mm round. 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. These tiny beads are the most labour intensive. There are two sizes for this colour as you will see in the photo. This strand is the smaller beads. The beads are fired in a woodburning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
A strand of yellow Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 30" long. The beads are around 1x4 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 stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. These tiny beads are the most labour intensive. The beads are fired in a woodburning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
A bracelet sized strand of Yellow tiny disk heishi recycled glass beads handcrafted in Ghana. Each bead is about 11x1 mm and are Mustard Yellow. These beads will make a nice spacer bead in any project. 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 29 tube shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string 24" long. The tubular beads are about 23 x12 mm. There is a mix of colours orange, yellow, white and blue with stripes of green and an almost shimmery gold. These beads have a rough rock like feel. 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 28 tube shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string 24" long. The tubular beads are a mix of sizes and colours, some stripes and some solids. The colours range from solid blue, yellow, red black and white to orange, yellow and white with stripes of green and an almost shimmery gold. These beads have a rough rock like feel. 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 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. -
A strand of about 29 tube shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string 24" long. The tubular beads are about 23 x12 mm. There is a mix of colours orange, yellow, white and salmon with stripes of green. These beads have a rough rock like feel. 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. -
3 Saphire Blue Indian Glass Beads with gold specks and light blue glass embedded in the beads. The beads are about 27 mm and are a triangular shape. These beads would make a great focal bead for any project! -
A strand of about 117 translucent sea blue 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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Delicate pinky white Seashell Beads. The shells vary but are around 10x15mm depending on the strand. These delicate Sea Shell beads will add an ethereal quality to your beadwork! about 30/$12 -
A strand of about 75 brown seed beads that are very earthy but light in weight. The beads are strung on string about 24" in length and the beads themselves are about 8mm in diameter. Please note that the length of the strand and the beads themselves vary slightly from strand to strand. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautiful shield pendants were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The shield is about 51 mm in diameter. $4/pendant -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed brass tubes were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The brass tube beads are 20mm x 5mm. $2/bead -
Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu (siamese crocodiles) is a symbol of democracy and unity.
The Siamese crocodiles share one stomach, yet they fight over food. This popular symbol is a remind that infighting and tribalism is harmful to all who engage in it. This is a symbol of democracy and unity in a diverse environment. These reptiles share a common belly, yet they fight over food. There is urgency in implementing this ideology: the union of people from different cultural backgrounds must achieve commonly shared objectives despite their divergent views and opinions about the way of life. The symbol stresses the importance of democracy in all aspects of life. It also encourages inclusiveness, and naturally discourages discrimination. There are several pendants to choose from. Two pendants have two holes and are about 39 mm. The other pendant is about 31 mm.
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