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Checkout this beautiful strand of white sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. 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.

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
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carolyn s.
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.

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Patricia H.
White Beads

These will work beautifully as accent beads to the larger and more colorful African beads. Beautiful!

J
Jane J.
beautiful Beads at the BeadChest

They have the variety, good prices, quick shipping - Thank you !!

M
Magda G.
Great beads

These beads are so beautiful. They have this slightly porous and slightly shiny surface and that's what makes them so interesting. Their color is also great!

White Sandcast Cylinder Beads

$7.00
$7.00 - $7.00
$7.00
$7.00
$7.00 - $7.00
$7.00
Approx. 118 beads |
2mm Hole |
25 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of white sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. 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.

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Product Details

Checkout this beautiful strand of white sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. 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.

Specifications

Strand Length 25 inches
Bead Size 5-6 x 7-8mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 118 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color White
Shape Cylinder
SKU SAND-CYL-WHT-85

Frequently Bought Together

White Sandcast Cylinder Beads
Round Rose Quartz Beads (5mm, Set of 100)
Orange Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)
Total Price:

Price $19.00

This item: White Sandcast Cylinder Beads
5 stars out of 5 stars ( 2 Reviews )
Price $7.00
Round Rose Quartz Beads (5mm, Set of 100)
Price $8.00
Orange Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)
5 stars out of 5 stars ( 1 Reviews )
Price $4.00
Checkout this beautiful strand of white sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. 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.
Strand Length 25 inches
Bead Size 5-6 x 7-8mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 118 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color White
Shape Cylinder
SKU SAND-CYL-WHT-85

Frequently Bought Together

White Sandcast Cylinder Beads
Round Rose Quartz Beads (5mm, Set of 100)
Orange Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)
Total Price:

Price $19.00

This item: White Sandcast Cylinder Beads
5 stars out of 5 stars ( 2 Reviews )
Price $7.00
Round Rose Quartz Beads (5mm, Set of 100)
Price $8.00
Orange Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)
5 stars out of 5 stars ( 1 Reviews )
Price $4.00

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
75%
(3)
25%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
c
carolyn s.
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.

User picture
P
Patricia H.
White Beads

These will work beautifully as accent beads to the larger and more colorful African beads. Beautiful!

J
Jane J.
beautiful Beads at the BeadChest

They have the variety, good prices, quick shipping - Thank you !!

M
Magda G.
Great beads

These beads are so beautiful. They have this slightly porous and slightly shiny surface and that's what makes them so interesting. Their color is also great!

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