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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 about 24 tubular Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 30x6 mm and the hole size fits a 2mm cord. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size.
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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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A colourful strand of 100 Mali Wedding Beads strung on fishing wire 27" long. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo.
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26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive the wedding beads in the photo.
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26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive the wedding beads in the photo.
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3 large black and white flat round fused Recycled Glass beads that are about 11x23 mm. These beads would make good focal beads. 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! $3/ 3 beads
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Out of stockLarge black and white tube Bead that are about 17x21 mm. These beads would make good focal beads. 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! $1.50/ bead
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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
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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
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A bracelet strand of 11 tubular recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These handpainted beads are about 11x26 mm and are black with white designs. 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! $6/11 beads
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A bracelet strand of 11 large tubular recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These handpainted beads are 14x33 mm and are black with white designs. 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! $10/11 beads
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A bracelet strand of 12round recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These sandcast beads are 14 mm and are black with white designs. 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! $8/25 beads
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A bracelet strand of 12 tube shaped recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the Bead Designer/Artisan. These sandcast beads are 18x23 mm and are black with white wavy designs. 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! $6 /12 beads