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Black Strawstack Sandcast Beads

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Approx. 50 beads |
2mm Hole |
26 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of black strawstack 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s.

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Checkout this beautiful strand of black strawstack 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s.

Specifications

Strand Length 26 inches
Bead Size 13 x 8mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 50 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Black and White
Shape Cylinder
UPC 739325853281
SKU SAND-CYL-BLK-11
Checkout this beautiful strand of black strawstack 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 Ghananians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s.
Strand Length 26 inches
Bead Size 13 x 8mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 50 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Black and White
Shape Cylinder
UPC 739325853281
SKU SAND-CYL-BLK-11

Customer Reviews

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Carolyn A.
Matte vs shiny

I was surprised these are matte. Still great but not what i expected. Great size for bracelets or in between larger beads

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Deb G.
Unusual & beautiful

Very unusual coloring. Not quite as vibrant as photo, but beautiful

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Steven G.
perfect!

love them, beautiful! perfect for my design.

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Valerie T.
Nice

They worked well for earrings and bracelets. Very pleased.

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Betty H.
Lovely Beads

Will enjoy wearing these beads...great colors.

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