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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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!! -
A strand of about 12 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a grey background and a white and orange star design. The beads are about 8x22 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 12 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a terracota background and a white, blue and teal design. The beads are 15x12 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 21 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a black background and a white, yellow and red design. The beads are 12x12 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of about 11 Jumbo Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with various colours and designs. The beads are about 12x30 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 10 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a white background and black and blue dots. The beads are 28x11 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of about 21 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a white background and black and blue dots. The beads are 11x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of about 11 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with an orange background and a white, blue and dark yellow design. The beads are 7x26 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 10 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a blue background and a yellow and white design. The beads are 27x10 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
A strand of 10 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a terracotta brown background and a blue and white design. The beads are 26x11 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
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A 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. -
A strand of about 12 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a soft grey backgroung and a white and blue dramatic design of dots. The beads are about 8x22 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
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. -
A strand of 10 Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads with a grey background and a blue, red and white design. The beads are 25x11 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
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. -
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??? -
A gorgeous barrel shaped bead 21 x 28 mm with a carved design that is brushed with a brick colour... Would make a beautiful pendant! Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive one that is similar to the ones in the photo. If you get six beads the sixth one is free ! (so in actual fact only order five and i will put in the free one :) My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Simple Star Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Star is about 45 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $4/star pendant -
There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Bright Star Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Star is about 33 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $5/star pendant -
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Geometric Hexagon Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Hexagon is about 55 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. Did you know the hexagon is the most efficient, least wasteful shape found in nature. ... The compressive characteristics of the shape allow it to be one of the strongest structures in the world.The cells of a beehive honeycomb are hexagonal. Cool. $5/hexagon pendant
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