Krobo tribes-people are world-reknown for the beautiful recycled glass beads they create using a process developed by their forebears. Interestingly, the powder glass method used to make these African beads is as simple as it is elegant. The artists that specialize in making these beads will go about and gather old, broken, or otherwise unutilized pieces of glass. These they crush with stones or other tools into a versatile powder that can be shaped in bead molds designed for this purpose. Once heated inside a clay bead mold, the glass melts from thousands of small pieces into a single piece of glass that solidifies at room temperature. The production these recycled glass beads is most common in Ghana where is both good for the local economy, friendly to the environment, and a testament to an ancient bead making tradition that is both beautiful and historic at the same time.
Number of beads may vary depending on size of the bead and shade of aqua may vary slightly from strand to strand. Up to several beads per strand may be cracked due to extensive travel throughout multiple continents.
I am obsessed with all kinds of beads and I have never been as excited as I was to get these in the mail! They not only came within 3 days of me ordering them.. they were packaged nicely and none were broken.. I love the unique rustic feel they give off. Great in any home decor make over you plan on doing! I highly recommend :)
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Courtney P.
Beautiful
Exactly what I ordered
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Kim
Beautiful Beads
I love everything I have ever purchased from you. Shipping is fast as well.
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Trina R.
Best quality for the price
Love love these beads !!! Can’t beat the price and excellent quality... thank you The Bead Chest!
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Susan E.
Jumbo blue recycled glass beads (26mm)
Great size and color! Paired them with another strand of aqua 14mm ! Fast shipping too! Love them❤️
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Marty M.
Beautiful
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Shannon C.
Beautiful
Better than expected.
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Heather H.
Jumbo Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (24mm)
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Anne B.
Big blue recycled glass beads
These are very impressive, big beads. I am disappointed that one arrived broken.
