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Plum Purple Sandcast Seed Beads

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 11 reviews
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$7.53
$7.53
$7.53 - $7.53
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Product Details

Checkout this beautiful strand of purple sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist 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. Multiple strands shown. Each strand is sold individually.

Specifications

Bead Size 3 x 3mm
Hole Size 1mm
Strand Length 26"
Number of Beads 280 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Purple
Shape Cylinder
SKU SND-CYL-PRP-97
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average rating 4.9 out of 5
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11 Reviews
Reviewed by Deb G.
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Rose Pink Sandcast Seed Beads
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Rose Pink Sandcast Seed Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Used For
Designing Jewelry
Type of Use
Personal

Beautiful

Love the color

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Reviewed by Edith P., from United States
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Turquoise Blue Sandcast Seed Beads
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Turquoise Blue Sandcast Seed Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5

5 Stars

Good

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Reviewed by Anne, from United States
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Midnight Black Sandcast Seed Beads
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Midnight Black Sandcast Seed Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5

Just right!

Great small beads with the perfect color and finish I need.

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Reviewed by Nancy H., from United States
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Moonlight White Sandcast Seed Beads
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Moonlight White Sandcast Seed Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5

5 Stars

Lovely

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Reviewed by Mary H.
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Cream White Sandcast Seed Beads
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Cream White Sandcast Seed Beads
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Used For
Designing Jewelry
Type of Use
Business

Love These Beads as Spacers

I love using these beads as spacers in my designs, they always add depth interest.

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