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Extra Fancy Sandcast Powder Glass Bead Medley

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews
Original price $19.58 - Original price $19.58
Original price $19.58
$19.58
$19.58 - $19.58
Current price $19.58
Approx. 45 beads |
2-4mm Hole |
30 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful long strand of fancy mixed African Sandcast 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 strand is unique and may vary slightly from photo. Two strands are shown in several of the pictures however strands are sold individually. Some variation between strands. Each strand is unique.

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Product Details

Checkout this beautiful long strand of fancy mixed African Sandcast 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 strand is unique and may vary slightly from photo. Two strands are shown in several of the pictures however strands are sold individually. Some variation between strands. Each strand is unique.

Specifications

Strand Length 30 inches
Bead Size 11-24 x 7-20mm
Hole Size 2-4mm
Number of Beads 45 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Multicolor
Shape Mixed
UPC 739325904235
SKU SAND-MIX-MIX-234
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
8 reviews
  • ES
    Eric S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Personal
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    13 seconds ago
    Powder glass bead medley

    nice beads. Some of my favorite beads to work with.

  • JD
    Johanna D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Wearing
    Type of Use Personal
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Beautiful

    Gorgeous beads

  • JG
    Jesse G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Wearing
    Type of Use Personal
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Bishop

    Very pleased

  • D
    Diane
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    5 Stars

    Very happy with it!

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    Patricia D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Necklaces made with sandcast powder glass beads

    They're just what you need for a chunky untailored look. Yet they remain versatile, you never know what you'll come up with

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