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A bracelet sized strand of about 50 disk shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 11x4 mm and are Blue handpainted with yellow and white dots. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven.
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1 bracelet sized strands of 11 tubular Hand painted Beads strung on string. These Recycled Glass beads are about 6x24 mm and are dark grey with blue and grey swirls. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The beads are then handpainted. 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. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. Funky Frog bought these beads straight from the Bead Maker in Ghana.
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1 bracelet sized strands of 46 small thick disk Beads strung on string. These Recycled Glass beads are about 5x7 mm and are bright royal blue with white stripes. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The beads are then handpainted. 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. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. Funky Frog bought these beads straight from the Bead Maker in Ghana.
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1 bracelet sized strands of 23 round Handpainted Beads strung on string. These Recycled Glass beads are about 12 mm and are dark grey with blue and grey swirls. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The beads are then handpainted. 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. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. Funky Frog bought these beads straight from the Bead Maker in Ghana.
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A strand of colourful Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 26" long. These beads vary in size, design and colour. The shape is tubular. This strand would make a fabulous necklace as is or broken up would brighten up any project. Definitely one of my favourites!! The bead is also sustainable as it is made of crushed glass bottles ground to a fine powder. Each bead is then handpainted. A little work of art!!
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Out of stockA bracelet sized strand of about 68 disk shaped Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 11x4 mm and are Blue handpainted with yellow, green, light blue and dark blue stripes. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven.
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A strand of about 14 Recycled Glass Beads with a white Circles and Black handpainted design. Please note: The beads have a base of blue in some strands and a base of red in others but they are all painted on the surface with same pattern. The beads are 11x20 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape.
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A strand of about 11 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a black background and a pink swirly design. The beads are about 8x22 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. There is a smaller version of a similar design here.
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African Vegetable Ivory beads with striking markings that will make a great focal bead for a special piece. The beads are from Nature so will vary in size, shape and colour with each one being unique. There are 4 different beads to choose from. The bead you will receive will be similar to one in the photo.
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A strand of 6 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The design on some these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. The bead is a bottle glass. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and colour. Each bead is about 12x14mm. You will receive a strand similar to one of the strands in the photo. This is a way for you to get a variety for your beading. If you would like a strand all the same colour please do not hesitate to contact us. And also remember for most of the strands we will be happy to break them up if you would like to have only a few. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. Would you like to know how these beads were made???