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New!! During the last Bead Hunt the Kokofrom metal smiths made Funky Frog some new bells including these. There are two sizes in this new shape - this one is the smaller Bell at 2.5" long. It makes a lovely jingle!! -
New!! During the last Bead Hunt the Kokofrom metal smiths made Funky Frog some new bells including these. There are two sizes in this new shape - this one is the larger Bell at 3" long. It makes a lovely jingle!! -
New!! During the last Bead Hunt the Kokofrom metal smiths made Funky Frog some new bells including these. There are now 4 sizes of this shape, xtra large, large, medium and small. This new one is in between the medium and xtra large size at about 20 mm. It makes a lovely ring!! -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These bells were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These large brass bells are about 23 mm across. The bells make a lovely jingle. There are now four sizes of these bells, small, medium, large and Xtra large. These are the Xtra large sized. $6/bead -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These bells were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These brass bells are about 18mm. The bells make a lovely jingle. There are now4 sizes of these bells, small, medium, large and xtra large. These are the medium sized. $4/bead -
These small brass bells are about 11mm. The bells don't make a noise when shaken on their own but paired up they make a lovely jingle. There are now 4 sizes in this bell... xtra large, large, medium and small ... these are the smallest size. $2/bead -
12 Mat Black Opaque Recycled Glass disk beads about 4 x 12 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. There are small, medium, large, xtra large, disks and Bodoms in this Black Recycled Glass collection. This is the Disk Bead. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole section of Black and White Goodness now on line! $4/12 beads -
6 Black Opaque Size 6 Recycled Glass large beads about 18 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. There are small, medium, large, xtra large, disks and Bodoms in this Black Recycled Glass collection. This is the Large Bead. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole section of Black and White Goodness now on line! $4/6 bead -
Everything is used in Ghana ... even the byproducts of animals for food. The heart pendants are handmade from leather by-product. The hearts are 2 1/2 x 2 1/2". -
African Amber Pendants with copper, brass and silver decorative additions. Three different pendants to choose from. -
Tuareg Pendants in the shape of hearts, disks and trees made of etched metal in silver and brass. A 1 mm cord can be used to make the pendant into a simple necklace .... Why not give your Valentine your heart? ... metaphorically of course!! There are also disks or shields (in case you need to defend your heart!) or trees (which stand for steadfast love for those of you who have been Valentines for awhile!) These delicate pendants will add to any project! -
Tuareg Pendants made of ebony wood in the shape of shields with copper, silver and brass inlay. Two sizes to choose from. -
Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Oval Wedge Pendant ..... a large thin oval folded over.. very simple and elegant. 1 3/4" long. Can be cleaned and polished for a brighter brass colour or left with the vintage finish. Hand made using the lost wax method in Kokofrom, Ghana. -
A Bracelet Sized strand of 19 Purple with Yellow Flowers Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 10 mm x 6 mm. The beads are Purple with bright starburst yellow flowers with red at their centers. These beads are handmade and handpainted so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. It was the one colour most people asked for before the 2020 Bead Hunt!! -
A Bracelet Sized strand of 19 Purple with Yellow, Blue and White Designs Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 12 mm x 10 mm. The beads are Purple with yellow, blue and white designs. These beads are handmade and handpainted so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. It was the one colour most people asked for before the 2020 Bead Hunt!! -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 12 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 25x10 mm and have a tribal design with brick, white and brown. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 23 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 12x11 mm and have a yellow background with designs. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 21 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 11x14 mm and have a tribal design with black, red, yellow and white. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
Two bracelet sized strands of about 2 (each) hand painted Recycled Glass Beads which are strung on string. The beads are about 11x8 mm and are black with a white design. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. The beads are then hand painted and then refired. If you would like to read more about this and see photos please check out the blog: Recycled Glass Beads ... Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
These Recycled Glass Beads are White with Brown and Blue handpainted dots. The beads are about 9x25 mm. There are about 11 beads strung on string. -
A Bracelet Sized strand of tiny Yellow Flower shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 11 mm x 2 mm. The beads are Yellow Flowers with tiny brown flecks. These beads are handmade so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. -
A Bracelet Sized strand of tiny Purple Flower shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 11 mm x 2 mm. The beads are Flowers with one side Purple and the other Red. These beads are handmade so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. -
Two strands of about 39 bottle Green and speckles Recycled Glass beads that are like ocean glass smooth but rough at the same time. Really pretty and like natural stone. Each bead is about 14x7 mm. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size and shape. -
Two strands of about 75 delicate flower shaped recycled glass beads strung on string. Each 'flower' is half a Lime Green and half Citron Yellow and about 9x3 mm. Makes a very delicate and fun spacer bead.
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