Description
Checkout this beautiful strand of Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa & 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 & heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting & the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 5-6 x 13-14mm with a hole size of approximately 3mm. You will receive a full strand measuring approximately 27. Bead Size: 5-6 x 13-14mm Strand Length: 27" Approximate # of Beads: 92 Hole Size: 3mm MORE ETHNIC BEADS AVAILABLE Browse our Etsy store for thousands of other ethnic beads. We are fully stocked, & prepared to accommodate wholesale requests as well. BUY MORE & SAVE ON SHIPPING Pay shipping on your first item, & receive free shipping on all additional items. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING on USA orders $99 or more. Use coupon code FREESHIP99 during checkout. - ABOUT THE BEAD CHEST We work with developing communities throughout Africa to bring you some of the most beautiful, handmade beading treasures in the world. All items that we source direct are fair trade. Our unique business model enables us to support creative jewelry designers with quality beading supplies, while supporting developing communities at the same time. QUESTIONS? Just ask! We're here to help :) 92 Salmon Pink Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads 14mm Handcrafted Using Bottle By The Krobo People Of Ghana - Full Strand Artisanal
