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Crimson Red Sandcast Seed Beads

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
19 Reviews
Original price $8.16 - Original price $8.16
Original price $8.16
$8.16
$8.16 - $8.16
Current price $8.16
Approx. 280 beads |
1mm Hole |
26 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of red sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Multiple strands shown. Each strand is sold individually.

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Checkout this beautiful strand of red sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Multiple strands shown. Each strand is sold individually.

Specifications

Strand Length 26 inches
Bead Size 3 x 3mm
Hole Size 1mm
Number of Beads 280 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Red
Shape Cylinder
UPC 739325860371
SKU SND-CYL-RED-88
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 19 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 16 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend these products
19 reviews
  • SN
    sarah n.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Love!!!

    Even better than the pictures, I love them

  • MH
    Mary H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Love These Beads as Spacers

    I love using these beads as spacers in my designs, they always add depth interest.

  • CS
    carolyn s.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Lovely color

    The beads are nice but a little sharp around the edges. The color is opaque not translucent. I’m the right piece they will be lovely.

  • L
    Linda
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    4 Stars

    Tiny need larger

  • L
    Linda
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    5 Stars

    Love

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