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Sandcast Beads (3 Strands) - The Bead Chest

Sandcast Beads (3 Strands)

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Checkout these three beautiful strands of African sandcast. 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. The strand measures approximately 14" with beads measuring anywhere from 12 - 18 mm in length.

Specifications

Bead Size 12 - 18mm
Strand Length 14" each
Number of Beads 21 (approximation)
SKU sandcast-218
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