60-70 recycled glass beads, assorted colors

$4.50

12 in stock

Description

16 inches (41 cm.) strand. Approx. number of beads: 60-70 They measure approx. 6-7 x 6-7 mm. Assorted colors. (rainbow).

Recycled glass are made by crushing old glass (from old bottles, windows, etc) in powder, which is then heated and poured int clay molds. A leaf stem (cassava) is used s a hole. As the beads are oven backed, the glass fuses and the stem burn away.
The bead making technique has been used in Africa for centuries.
It results in a beautiful rough, primitive appearance with a texture similar to sea glass.

Additional information

Weight 30 g

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