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Multicolored African Sandcast Beads - The Bead Chest

Multicolored African Sandcast Beads

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Checkout this beautiful multicolored strand of African sandcast 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each unique strand measures approximately 32" in length and may vary slightly from picture shown.

Specifications

Bead Size 3-14 x 4-9mm
Hole Size 1.5mm
Strand Length 30-32"
Number of Beads 160 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Multicolor
Shape Round
SKU SAND-CYL-MIX-06
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9 Reviews
Reviewed by Janie M.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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African bead bracelets.

Love them!! You never disappoint!!

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Reviewed by Constance E.
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Funky funny beads

Very charming and fun for beach days!

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Reviewed by Donna S.
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Great experience

Loved all the beads!

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Reviewed by Carol N., from United States
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Colorful beads

I love these beads. I have them placed in a wooden bowl on my entryway table.. colorful touch.

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Reviewed by Katya, from United States
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Lovely variety

I ordered several strands and was able to create many pieces of jewelry with understated subtle colors. I made something with yellow tones, blue tones and green tones, spaced with brass spacers. I found the variety of sizes and colors fun to work with.

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