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Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest

Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of black color Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 14mm in diameter. Note this is a longer strand. Great value! Some strands may be strung with raffia while others on cotton.

Specifications

Bead Size 5 x 14mm
Hole Size 2mm
Strand Length 30"
Number of Beads 105 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Black
Shape Saucer
SKU SND-DSK-BLK-81
Ashanti Saucers styled on Instagram
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average rating 4.9 out of 5
Based on 144 reviews
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144 Reviews
Reviewed by M L.
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White Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
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White Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Used For
Designing Jewelry
Type of Use
Personal

Beautiful beads

These beads are so solid and perfect for my work. I will surely be buying more of them. Thanks for the quick delivery too.

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Reviewed by Virginia Angstadt D., from United States
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Dark Purple Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)
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Dark Purple Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5

Dark Purple Glass Ashanti Beads

These beads are wonderful! They have a good weight and are well matched. The color is very dark so be aware. I plan to order other colors.

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Reviewed by Diane L.
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Rainbow Medley Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
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Rainbow Medley Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Used For
Designing Jewelry
Type of Use
Personal

Nicely Sized Spacers

Good beads to use as spacers when creating multi color pieces. Always a helpful accent.

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Reviewed by Diane W., from United States
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Dark Grey Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)
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Dark Grey Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5

5 Stars

Awesome

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Reviewed by Lee Ann S., from United States
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Lime Green Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
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Lime Green Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5

5 Stars

Lime Green Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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