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Artisanal Sandcast Powder Glass Bead Medley African Multicolor Mixed Unique

$ 15.83

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Powder Glass
  • Condition: New
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Handmade: Yes
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Beautiful long strand of fancy mixed 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.
    Strand length: 14 inches or 36 centimeter
    Bead size: varies
    Approximate number of beads: ~45
    Please see pictures that are part of the description.
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