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.
Blue Brown Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm)
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
249 Reviews
Original price
$16.50
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Original price
$16.50
Original price
$16.50
$16.50
$16.50
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$16.50
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$16.50
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Approx. 40 beads |
3mm Hole |
28 inches Strand Length
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.
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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.
I just LOVE the quality of ALL of the beads in my last order. I am always impressed with the quality of each and every item, the use of 'green' packaging, fabulous customer service, and super fast shipping. The Bead Chest is a treasure trove of very unique beads at reasonable prices and I shall continue to support this fine business. Heartfelt thanks for everything you have done over the years.
CW
Claudine W.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Used For Designing Jewelry
Type of Use Personal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Amazing
The opaque transparency.
And very specially this beautiful turquoise coulor. They look better than on the picture.
BE
Barbara E.
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I recommend this product
Used For Designing Jewelry
Type of Use Personal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Wunderbar
Sehr schöne Glasperlen in ansprechender Farbkombination. Alles gut gelaufen.
JT
Jana T.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Used For Home Decor
Type of Use Personal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Gorgeous Dark Blue Beads
These surpassed my expectations. These glass beads are very nice.
I am extremely happy with them.
They arrived quickly, and rgwt were very well packaged.
I highly recommend these, if you are looking for a larger, dark blue glass bead.