0.88 lbs, 15mm-20mm, 1 Strand, 31 beads, Green/Blue Sea Glass Beads, B35699
Length of Beads: About 15mm - 20mm
Thickness: About 21mm-24mm
Hole: 5mm
Strand Length: 22" - 24"
Origin: Ghana
Excellent options for designers, artist and decorations
Buyer will receive the exact item as pictured. Look at all images carefully before purchasing. These beads are not polished, not all even, some are rustic, there are wears & tears, uneven parts, chipped, inclusions, not all same sizes beads, beads possible could break in transit, they are huge sizes, and heavy. Many factors. In person beads may look slightly different due to lighting, device resolutions, cameras. There might be imperfections, so please zoom and look closely before placing an order. Damaged, chipped, repaired, and many other imperfections are very common in these types of products.
Sea glass from Ghana, Africa is made from recycled glass, such as old bottles, broken windows, and other repurposed glass. The glass is crushed into a powder and then poured into clay molds and baked in a special oven. The Krobo tribe of Ghana is a primary producer of these beads, which are often called "Krobo" beads.
Sea glass in Ghana is made using a technique that involves pouring glass into clay molds and baking them in an oven. The process is as follows:
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Break glass: Use a granite stone to break glass into small pieces.
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Sieve: Remove any remaining glass powder from the pieces.
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Pour into molds: Scoop and pour the pieces into molds to fill the holes.
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Make holes: Use a cassava leaf stem to make holes in the molds.
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Bake: Bake the molds in an oven until the glass fuses and the cassava stem burns up.
This technique has been used in Africa for centuries. The Krobo people in the Eastern Region of Ghana are known for making traditional glass beads, often called "Krobo" beads. The Ashanti people also make beads in Ghana.
Beads are an important part of Ghanaian culture, and are associated with fertility, marriage, and maturity. During the initiation ceremony for young women, called Dipo, beads are worn on the neck, ankles, and waist
