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Salmon Pink Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

Original price $10.00
Original price $10.00 - Original price $10.00
Original price $10.00
Current price $10.00
$10.00 - $10.00
Current price $10.00
Approx. 175 beads |
2mm Hole |
24 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of pink Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 2-3 x 8-9mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Beautiful beads at a great price!

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Checkout this beautiful strand of pink Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 2-3 x 8-9mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Beautiful beads at a great price!

Specifications

Strand Length 24 inches
Bead Size 2-3 x 8-9mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 175 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Pink
Shape Saucer
UPC 739325867462
SKU SND-SCR-PNK-180
Checkout this beautiful strand of pink Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 2-3 x 8-9mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Beautiful beads at a great price!
Strand Length 24 inches
Bead Size 2-3 x 8-9mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 175 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Pink
Shape Saucer
UPC 739325867462
SKU SND-SCR-PNK-180

Customer Reviews

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Gina J.
Salmon Pink Ashanti Glass Saucer beads

Very beautiful color and great quality.

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N.B.

These are stunning

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Victoria S.
Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

Rustic ~ perfect for many projects ~

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Victoria S.
Perfect color

Exactly what I was searching for ~

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Marci M.
Great products

All the products in my order were wonderful. I sent one strand back as was a confusion but the customer service is always swift and very helpful.

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