A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Blue Recycled Glass Beads fused with Amber on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent blue with amber swirled in that has an earthy organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour.
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A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Clear Recycled Glass Beads fused with colourful specks on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent clear with colourful specks in that has an fun organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Clear Recycled Glass Beads fused with green on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent clear with green swirled in that has an earthy organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of small Translucent light Blue Glass Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Royal Blue Glass Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Green Glass Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Yellow Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Clear Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Purplish Brown Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel and the brown looks purplish. -
A strand of small Translucent Red Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of 49 (about 12-13 mm) Semi Opaque Pink Recycled Glass Beads fused with blue Glass on string 23″ long. This strand is pink with blue swirled in that is polished velvety smooth. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
Vintage Black with Millefiori insets Tubular Beads about 10 x 25 mm. These beads were a real find at the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana! Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $1.50/bead -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 4 different strands of mixed ceramic beads to choose from! -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 4 different strands of mixed blue and earth colours ceramic beadsto choose from! -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 2 different strands of mixed yellow and red ceramic beads to choose from! -
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A strand of Turquoise disk beads traded in Ghana, W. Africa. Found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader. Each strand is about 32" and the beads are about 1x6 mm strung on string. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. After some research it seems these beads are probably Howlite a stone or gem in and of itself but also well known for its ability to be dyed and look like other stones/gems. Howlite is a stone of patience and perspective, for those who feel they need to slow it down, absorb, and clear the constant stream of chatter from the mind, it's a crystal that marries you to a more mindful way of life. So not 'real' turquoise' but still a treasure! -
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40 Turquoise faceted beads traded in Ghana, W. Africa. Found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader. Each bead is about 8x17 mm. The beads are strung on string about 34" long. After some research it seems these beads are probably Howlite a stone or gem in and of itself but also well known for its ability to be dyed and look like other stones/gems. Howlite is a stone of patience and perspective, for those who feel they need to slow it down, absorb, and clear the constant stream of chatter from the mind, it's a crystal that marries you to a more mindful way of life. So not 'real' turquoise' but still a treasure! -
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11 strands of varying colours tiny Vintage Glass Masai Beads strung on raffia about 28" long. The colours, shapes and patterns vary in the groups of strands but will be similar to the ones in the photos.These beads are delicate and colourful! -
A strand of African Agate Beads strung on fishing wire about 26" long. The beads are a variation of rich verdant green. There are 4 varying strands and they are numbered in the second image. You will receive the strand shown in the photos. -
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??? -
11 round disk shaped old Soft Granite Stone Beads from Mali handcrafted in the ancient methods. These unusual beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. They range from 15 to 28 mm. You will receive a grouping of 11 beads similar to the groupings the second image. These beads are a soft Cement Grey with a rough earthy feel and look. -
A strand of 50 gorgeous warm orange Carnelian Agate Beads found in the Koforidua Market in Ghana. The beads are well matched with the average size being 22x11 mm. The beads are strung on plastic string 42" long. The colour varies from a dark burnt orange to a light orange ... very Autumn. You will receive a strand similar to the photo. Carnelian has a lovely story ... read the blog to find out what i pieced together researching this intriguing stone .. to read more check out the blog 'Wow! Carnelian is...' -
A gorgeous strand of lots of old Trade Beads strung on string 36" long. This mix of Venetian Beads range from tiny - 5 mm to 12 mm. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty.